Time Management Book: Work Less & Do More
Posted by Jan Wencel on Wed, Jan 12, 2011
Stever Robbins shipped me a copy of his time management book, Get-it-Done Guys 9 Steps to Work Less and Do More, for review.
The premise of the book is to explain nine strategies for streamlining your everyday tasks so you can enjoy more life moments. These nine chapters were all filled with real-life implementation techniques and end with a recap to prompt action:
- Live and work on purpose
- Stop procrastinating
- Conquer your technology
- Cultivate focus
- Stay organized (mentally as well as physically)
- Don't waste time. A lot of supposedly “on task” work
- Optimize
- Build stronger relationships
- Leverage
Similar to Stever's popular podcasts, the book is intentional about being entertaining and funny. This sets him apart from most personal productivity experts.
He covers time management tips you might have heard before, but usually with a different slant. (Did I mentioned he grew up living in a traveling New Age commune putting on magic shows? His insight and wacky humor draw people in.) And he introduces valuable ideas like this behavioral theory that we love:
"Most of the time, we look at stuff and decide what to throw away...Since your brain thinks of the things as already part of your life, it doesn't want to give them up...Instead, tell your brain that you've already thrown everything away. Then invite your brain to rescue just the things to keep...Don't save everything and toss what you want to get rid of; get rid of everything and rescue what you want to save!"
We recommend you read or listen to the Stop Procrastinating chapter. If he speaks to you, then you should consume the rest. You won't be disappointed.
What do you have to add about this or other time management books?