Somewhere between endless meetings and half-finished projects, we all went looking for better ways to get things done this year. These are the 2025 titles that helped people stay organized, focused, and finally finish what they started.
Mastery: Why Deeper Learning Is Essential in an Age of Distraction
By Tony Wagner and Ulrik Juul Christensen
In a world where AI can deliver information faster and more accurately than any human, what matters most are the uniquely human skills of critical thinking, communication, creativity, collaboration, and character. This is why we need to replace our outdated, time-based education model with a mastery-based approach. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by coauthors Tony Wagner and Ulrik Juul Christensen, in the Next Big Idea app or view on Amazon.

Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents
By Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison
