Smarter

Being busy has become a status symbol, often seen as a sign of success. The “more is more” mindset dominates, leaving us exhausted and drained. We struggle to juggle work, family, mental health, and personal challenges, all while believing that long hours, excessive caffeine, and constant hustle lead to achievement. Instead, many of us are burnt out and less motivated than ever. That’s where SMARTER comes in.

SMARTER redefines the notion that overworking equals success. It highlights that those who work smarter, not harder, achieve greater long-term success. With 10 actionable steps and insights from successful entrepreneur Emily Austen, SMARTER will help you shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance. You’ll learn how to join the 8 AM club, detox from busyness, define your own success, track your energy instead of your time, set healthy boundaries, and focus on one task at a time, among many other strategies. This guide empowers you to embrace your strengths, enhance your productivity, and create a sustainable work-life balance.

This isn’t for those who settle for “bare minimum Mondays” or “take it easy Tuesdays.” It’s for ambitious individuals who want to achieve it all, who understand that you must invest effort to reap rewards. It’s for those who have something to prove—the overlooked, the underappreciated, the full-timers, and those still on their journey to success.

With this essential guide, you won’t need to unlearn what you’ve been taught; instead, you’ll modify your existing knowledge to unlock your potential and lead a SMARTER life.

• "Smarter is the productivity guide that every woman needs."
  Roxie Nafousi, bestselling author of Manifest
• "Smarter is the book that every budding entrepreneur, woman and soul should have."
  Metro UK
• "In a post-#Girlboss world, Emily Austen manages to cut through clichés to offer women a sharp, fresh and engaging guide to having it all. Without condescension, she speaks to women in a way that feels simultaneously motivational and reassuring, using her extensive experience to encourage others in a positive, uplifting way. For those exhausted and disappointed by the endless Instagram mantras, empty hashtags and patronizing tropes which are consistently used to discuss women in the work environment, this is the perfect antidote."
  Grazia UK
• "A new, practical guide and empowering manifesto for those ready to break free from burnout and redefine what it means to thrive... This book will be your blueprint for leveraging your strengths, boosting your productivity, and achieving lasting success on your own terms." 
  Vanity Fair (UK)