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The gloriously simple practice of choosing one thing to do, when to do it, and getting it done.
Every day, a billion knowledge workers wake up, gravitate towards a pixelated screen and process information for eight hours or more, facing an endless and bewildering array of work and life choices. We’re confronted with countless always-on options; untimely, unsolicited notifications; and a constant competition for our attention. This depletes our faculty for choosing the right things to do, leading millions to become perplexed, frazzled, anxious, or depressed.
Timeboxing by Marc Zao-Sanders is a comprehensive guide to carefully and intentionally selecting what to do, specifying start and finish times, focusing solely on that single activity, and getting it done to an acceptable standard within that timeframe. This is the fundamental, transcendent time-management practice; countless luminaries, from Carl Jung and Albert Einstein to Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, have employed some form of it in their daily lives. Zao-Sanders provides an informative and accessible look at every aspect of this revolutionary method– how to do it consistently, and how to do it well.
Timeboxing offers guidance on what you can, should, and will do at any given moment. This pragmatic and life-changing practice of intentional daily activity has been proven to yield what almost every human being wants most: a chosen, cherished life.
Publisher : St. Martin’s Essentials (March 19 2024)
Language : English
Paperback : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 1250340152
ISBN-13 : 978-1250340153
Item weight : 1.05 kg
Dimensions : 15.56 x 2.24 x 23.32 cm
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Michael Wallace –
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Very good buy.
Brad Zomick –
I’ve read so many books on productivity, and have partially adopted many tactics. But despite being productive by most standards, I never felt that way. I always feel like I am in a hamster wheel, spinning a million plates, expecting one or two to drop at any given time. This book spells out the end to that feelingI’ve been aware of Timeboxing for awhile. It has always sounded like a good idea to me, but I could never find a guide to go all in. In fact, I remember looking for articles on it 5-10 years ago. I was hooked from the intro, which deeply resonated with me and read the book in a weekend..Reading this book was a palette cleanse on productivity, which always felt out of reach. It’s an exhaustive introduction to the practice of timeboxing. Not only is it beautifully written, but it’s thoughtful and practical.I was timeboxing before the book was over. A few days in to timeboxing the way the book instructs, I already feel more productive and less stressed out.This is a must-read book for people who feel like they struggle to be productive (whether they are productive or not). I wouldn’t be surprised if it becomes one of the most popular productivity books in a few years.
JJLondon –
Often books focused on time management and productivity can be hopelessly aspirational – that by implementing a new philosophy you can somehow manifest your dream life into reality. Timeboxing on the other hand is very practical – focusing on what you can achieve in a given day or even hour, which of course all adds up. It also gives you a greater feeling of control or intentionality. I have found it especially useful for days when I don’t have any firm deadlines or commitments, but still have plenty to do and unsure where I should prioritize.It’s a very simple technique – it’s almost annoying that something so simple can work so well – but it does!
Brotkopf –
I really appreciate that the chapters are short and succinct. It should not be the only book about self management that one reads, but when it comes to implementing timeboxing, I know no better book a this time (January 2024) which is better.
Dustin Cordier –
4 star because there’s only 2-3 chapters with real meat, the rest is fluff. However, I would have paid double just for those chapters. Once you realize how prone you are to distraction the real productivity starts happening. Amazing how much more gets done. I can’t imagine managing my schedule without time boxing.
Kim Bala –
If you’re starting the year off looking for some inspiration, look no further. Marc describes timeboxing as a meta-habit that can build and govern other habits. The book is full of incredible tips and advice to manage your time more effectively. I have already started to put in place my 15 for 15 (15 minutes at the start of my day to facilitate the following 15 hours). There’s also some great links to Learning and Development. One in particular is when Marc says, “learning activities can also be timeboxed, when the time is right, rather than forever being canned and kicked down the road.”. It’s an important habit for anyone engaging in an upskilling or reskilling journey. In an era when there is so much going on in our lives, with so much noise distracting us, this book gives simple and useful tools to help you cut through and make your life a lot more manageable and enjoyable. Check it out and hope it helps!