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24 alternatives to Hit Makers

The science of popularity in an age of distraction

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Hit Makers launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Smarter Faster Better▲72

   Use the science of productivity to get better at life

   2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Makers▲226

   The life-changing moments of the most influential makers

   2016 · dribbble.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Makers: The New Industrial Revolution▲72

   The front lines of a new industrial revolution

   2015 · amazon.co.uk · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Idea Makers▲58

   Insights into some of our greatest thinkers + makers

   2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Wait▲74

   The art and science of delay

   2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Deep Work▲69

   Rules for focused success in a distracted world

   2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Deep Work ▲71

   Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

   2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Productive Habits▲88

   Work smarter, not harder (now in book form)

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Smarter Faster Better▲83

   The secrets of being productive in life and business

   2016 · hudsonbooksellers.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Idea Makers▲53

    Personal Perspectives on the Lives & Ideas of Notable People

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Decoded▲62

    The science behind why we buy

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    The Distracted Mind▲72

    Ancient brains in a high-tech world

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Captivology▲120

    Capture attention for your products and ideas (book)

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Hacking Growth▲72

    The modern marketing mindset to create fast growing

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Gather The People▲61

    A human-centered approach to making and marketing

    2016 · gatherthepeople.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    The Second Machine Age▲66

    Work, progress, and prosperity in a time of brilliant techno

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    The Science of Practice▲119

    How to rewire your brain for performance, from Hardbound

    2016 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long▲63

    What neuroscience knows about your productive life.

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing▲60

    Learn what separates the winners from the losers

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Smartcuts (book)▲69

    How Hackers, Innovators, and Icons Accelerate Success

    2014 · shanesnow.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Mindset▲75

    The New Psychology of Success

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Jobs-to-be-Done: Theory to Practice▲100

    Turn innovation into a science.

    2017 · anthonyulwick.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    The Todoist Ninja▲79

    Work Smarter and Increase Your Productivity

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Algorithms to Live By▲70

    The computer science of human decisions

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →