The Checklist Manifesto

Who recommended it

1. 

   David Allen American productivity consultant and author

   Explicit recommendation

   One of five picks in the 2019 Five Books interview “The best books on Productivity”.

   Listed in the source as “The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right”.

   The best books on Productivity↗ Interviewfivebooks.com Five Books · 22 Aug 2019 · checked 12 Nov 2026

2. 

   James Clear American author and speaker

   Explicit recommendation

   On James Clear's curated "Best Science Books" list.

   Listed in the source as “The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right”.

   Best Science Books↗ Personal websitejamesclear.com jamesclear.com · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

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