Autopilot (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789386538062)

Escape the nonstop hustle and reclaim your brain with Autopilot, a witty and science-backed guide from neuroscientist Andrew Smart. Drawing on cutting-edge research in cognition, productivity, and human factors, Smart reveals why our relentless push to "do more, faster" actually hurts creativity, focus, and well-being. With a blend of humor, insight, and practical science, this compact paperback challenges readers to do less--and think more--explaining why stepping back can be the smartest move of all. It's a refreshing manifesto for anyone seeking balance in an age of constant busyness.

Slow down to speed up your mind.

• Explore neuroscientific evidence showing why downtime is essential for creativity and focus.
• Discover practical strategies for incorporating "slow time" into your personal and work life.
• Enjoy the author's witty, accessible tone--ideal for readers tired of dry self-help tomes.
• Written by a neuroscience expert, making complex ideas relatable and actionable.
• Reclaim cognitive clarity by understanding the brain's need for rest and unstructured time.