The goal: Audiobook
As an audiobook, The goal runs an estimated 10 hours (about 6.7 hours at 1.5× playback speed).
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 10 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 20 days |
| 1 hour / day | 10 days |
| 2 hours / day | 5 days |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 7 days |
You'll finish in–by –
What our data says
- At 10 hours (estimated), it's shorter than 72% of the thriller audiobooks we measured.
- That's 19% shorter than the average thriller audiobook (12.3 hrs across 717 titles in our dataset).
Computed from thriller audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.
Who is this for?
Best for thriller listeners: a solid week of commutes at 10 hours (estimated).
About the book
In celebration of thirty years since the first publication of Eliyahu Goldratt’s essential business classic, HighBridge is proud to present an expanded audio edition of The Goal , featuring the original novel, plus case study reviews, and the author’s highly regarded essay “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants.” Also included is an audio archive exclusive featuring Eliyahu Goldratt in conversation about the significance—both personal and professional—of his breakthrough work. Alex Rogo is the manager of a failing manufacturing plant who receives an ultimatum from corporate headquarters: Turn the situation around in three months or the plant will be scrapped. With help from a mysterious mentor, Rogo discovers a revolutionary new way to do business—a way for people in any field of endeavor to increase productivity, profitability, and personal fulfillment.
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Start the free trialQuestions listeners ask
How long is The goal as an audiobook?
The goal runs about 10 hours, our estimate from its 337 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 6.7 hours.
Can I listen to The goal free?
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Is The goal worth listening to at 1.5× speed?
At 1.5× you'd finish in about 6.7 hours, saving 3.3 hours. Most listeners adjust to 1.25–1.5× within a chapter or two.
When was The goal first published?
The goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Jeff Cox was first published in 1984.
