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Books about Time Management
Around the World in Eighty Days
by Jules Verne
An epic journey of adventure and exploration, pushing the boundaries of the known world.
The story starts in London on Wednesday, 2 October 1872. Phileas Fogg is a rich British gentleman living a solitary life. Despite his wealth, Fogg lives a modest life with habits carried out with ... (Wikipedia)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
by Stephen R. Covey
A guide to creating lasting personal and professional success through developing timeless habits.
When Stephen Covey first released The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, the book became an instant rage because people suddenly got up and took notice that their lives were headed off in the ... (Goodreads)
On the Shortness of Life
by Seneca
Philosophical reflections on the importance of living life to its fullest potential.
The Stoic writings of the philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into the art of living, the importance of reason and morality, and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their ... (Goodreads)
The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal
by Jim Loehr
Strategies to reduce stress and improve performance through managing energy, rather than time.
“Combines the gritty toughmindedness of the best coaches with the gentle-but-insistent inspiration of the most effective spiritual advisers” (,Fast Company,). This groundbreaking, New York Times, ... (Goodreads)
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
by Brian Tracy
Practical strategies for tackling procrastination and improving time management skills.
The legendary, Eat That Frog!, (more than 450,000 copies sold and translated into 23 languages) provides the 21 most effective methods for conquering procrastination and accomplishing more. This new ... (Goodreads)
The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels
by Michael D. Watkins
Practical advice for new leaders on how to navigate their first three months in a role.
Since its original release, The First 90 Days has become the bestselling globally acknowledged bible of leadership and career transitions. In this updated and expanded 10th anniversary edition, ... (Goodreads)
The 4-Hour Workweek
by Timothy Ferriss
A guide to creating a lifestyle of financial and personal freedom by optimizing work and lifestyle.
What do you do? Tim Ferriss has trouble answering the question. Depending on when you ask this controversial Princeton University guest lecturer, he might answer: "I race motorcycles in Europe." "I ... (Goodreads)
The One Minute Manager
by Kenneth H. Blanchard
A practical guide to improving productivity and motivation through effective management.
For more than twenty years, millions of managers in Fortune 500 companies and small businesses nationwide have followed The One Minute Manager 's techniques, thus increasing their productivity, job ... (Goodreads)
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
by Dale Carnegie
Advice on overcoming worry & anxiety and living a happier, more fulfilled life.
The book 'How to stop worrying & start living' suggest many ways to conquer worry and lead a wonderful life. The book mentions fundamental facts to know about worry and magic formula for solving ... (Goodreads)
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
by David Allen
A guide to improving efficiency and productivity through better organization.
The book, Lifehack, calls ,"The Bible of business and personal productivity.","A completely revised and updated edition of the blockbuster bestseller from 'the personal productivity guru'",—,Fast ... (Barnes & Noble)
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
by Cal Newport
Strategies and techniques to help readers stay focused on tasks and achieve greater success.
One of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare. If you master this skill, you'll achieve extraordinary results. Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on ... (Goodreads)
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
by Greg McKeown
An exploration of the power of focus and clarity of purpose to create a more meaningful, productive life.
Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin? Do you simultaneously feel overworked and underutilized? Are you often busy but not productive? Do you feel like your time is constantly being ... (Goodreads)
The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
by Gary Keller
A guide to unlocking potential by focusing on a single goal and eliminating distractions.
The One Thing explains the success habit to overcome the six lies that block our success, beat the seven thieves that steal time, and leverage the laws of purpose, priority, and productivity. ... (Goodreads)
Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible
by Brian Tracy
Strategies for setting and achieving goals, to help you reach your highest potential.
Based on more than 20 years of experience and 40 years of research, this book presents a practical, proven strategy for creating and meeting goals that has been used by more than 1 million people to ... (Goodreads)
First Things First
by Stephen R. Covey
A practical guide to finding balance and making time for what matters in life.
From the author that brought you the New York Times bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People comes a guide to prioritizing your personal and professional goals. I'm getting more done in ... (Goodreads)
The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play
by Neil A. Fiore
Strategies for overcoming procrastination and creating a balanced, productive lifestyle.
Learn how to overcome procrastination and enjoy guilt-free play! One of the most effective programs to combat procrastination, THE NOW HABIT has sold over 100,000 copies, has been translated into 11 ... (Goodreads)
How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind: Dealing with Your House's Dirty Little Secrets
by Dana K. White
A practical guide to cleaning and organizing your home, with humor and empathy for overwhelmed homemakers.
Bring your home out of the mess it’s in—and learn how to keep it under control. Do you experience heart palpitations at the sound of an unexpected doorbell? Do you stare in bewilderment at your messy ... (Barnes & Noble)
Cheaper by the Dozen
by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.
An autobiographical account of a large family living in the early 1900s, navigating the joys and challenges of a large family.
The book tells the story of time and motion study and efficiency experts Frank Bunker Gilbreth and Lillian Moller Gilbreth , and their children as they reside in Montclair, New Jersey , for many ... (Wikipedia)
Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time
by Brigid Schulte
A journalist's exploration of the modern-day time crunch and how to find balance in work, love, and play.
"[Schulte's] a detective in a murder mystery: Who killed America's leisure time, and how do we get it back?"— Lev Grossman,, Time, When award-winning journalist Brigid Schulte, a harried mother of ... (Barnes & Noble)
How to Live on 24 Hours a Day
by Arnold Bennett
A guide to making the most of your time, emphasizing the importance of self-improvement and personal growth.
You have to live on twenty-four hours of daily time. Out of it you have to spin health, pleasure, money, content, respect, and the evolution of your immortal soul. This timeless classic is one of the ... (Goodreads)
No Plot? No Problem!: A Low-Stress, High-Velocity Guide to Writing a Novel in 30 Days
by Chris Baty
A guide to writing a novel in 30 days, emphasizing creativity and fun over perfectionism and planning.
You've always wanted to write, but . . . just haven't gotten around to it. No Plot? No Problem! is the kick in the pants you've been waiting for. Let Chris Baty, founder of the rockin' literary ... (Goodreads)
Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business
by Charles Duhigg
Strategies for using science and psychology to maximize individual and organizational productivity.
NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER •, From the author of, The Power of Habit, comes a fascinating book that explores the science of productivity, and why managing, how, you think is more important than, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life: Before 8AM
by Hal Elrod
A system of habits to help you become the best version of yourself.
What if you could miraculously wake up tomorrow and any—or every area of your life was transformed? What would be different? Would you be happier? Healthier? More successful? In better shape? Would ... (Goodreads)
Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem
by Kevin DeYoung
A guide to help busy people find rest and balance in their lives by prioritizing and focusing on what truly matters.
Constant busyness is dangerous for our souls. In this short, honest, and often humorous book, DeYoung rejects the “busyness as usual” mindset, helping us to make time for the things that really ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Best Yes Study Guide: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands
by Lysa TerKeurst
A guide to making wise decisions in a world full of endless demands, helping readers prioritize and say "yes" to the best choices.
Are you living with the stress of an overwhelmed schedule and aching with the sadness of an underwhelmed soul? Lysa TerKeurst is learning that there is a big difference between saying yes to everyone ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Productivity Project: Proven Ways to Become More Awesome
by Chris Bailey
A guide to increasing productivity by managing time, attention, and energy. Offers practical tips and insights for achieving more in less time.
A fresh, personal, and entertaining exploration of a topic that concerns all of us: how to be more productive at work and in every facet of our lives., , Chris Bailey turned down lucrative job offers ... (Barnes & Noble)
Daily Rituals: How Artists Work
by Mason Currey
Examining the daily lives of 161 famous artists, uncovering their creative rituals and habits.
Franz Kafka, frustrated with his living quarters and day job, wrote in a letter to Felice Bauer in 1912, “time is short, my strength is limited, the office is a horror, the apartment is noisy, and if ... (Goodreads)
The Present: The Secret to Enjoying Your Work and Life, Now!
by Spencer Johnson
A parable about a young man's journey to find happiness and success by living in the present moment.
For over two decades, Spencer Johnson has been inspiring readers with his simple yet profound stories of the challenges we face in these times of unprecedented change. The Present is an engaging ... (Goodreads)
The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime!
by M.J. DeMarco
A step-by-step guide to becoming a millionaire, exploring the secrets of wealth creation and financial freedom.
**, THE MILLIONAIRE FASTLANE: NOW AN INTERNATIONAL BEST-SELLER!, ** TRANSLATED IN OVER 15 LANGUAGES WORLDWIDE!, ,** UPDATED AND REFRESHED FOR THE BITCOIN / CRYPTO ERA!, Is the financial plan of ... (Barnes & Noble)
Sink Reflections
by Marla Cilley
A practical guide to decluttering and organizing your home, with tips on cleaning routines and developing positive habits.
Fly Out of CHAOS (Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome) Into Order—One BabyStep at a Time With her special blend of housecleaning tips, humor, and musings about daily life, Marla Cilley, a.k.a. The ... (Barnes & Noble)
No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline
by Brian Tracy
An exploration of the power of self-discipline, and how it can help you achieve your goals.
Most people think success comes from good luck or enormous talent, but many successful people achieve their accomplishments in a simpler way: through self-discipline. No Excuses! shows you how you ... (Barnes & Noble)
The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens
by Sean Covey
A guide to help teens become successful, by developing the right habits and attitudes.
Being a teenager is both wonderful and challenging. In, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, author Sean Covey applies the timeless principles of the 7 Habits to teens and the tough issues and ... (Goodreads)
The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals
by Chris McChesney
A guide to achieving goals through focus, discipline, and accountability. Provides a framework for executing on important objectives.
“,The 4 Disciplines of Execution, is a book every leader should read.” —Clayton Christensen, Professor, Harvard Business School, and author of, The Innovator’s Dilemma, For fans of, Good to Great, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload
by Daniel J. Levitin
A guide to managing information overload and improving productivity through organization and understanding of the brain's cognitive processes.
New York Times, bestselling author and neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin shifts his keen insights from your brain on music to your brain in a sea of details. The information age is drowning us with an ... (Goodreads)
Manage Your Day-to-Day: Build Your Routine, Find Your Focus, and Sharpen Your Creative Mind
by Jocelyn K. Glei
Strategies for effective daily routines, productivity, and creative work.
Stop doing busywork. Start doing your best work., Are you over-extended, over-distracted, and overwhelmed? Do you work at a breakneck pace all day, only to find that you haven’t accomplished the most ... (Barnes & Noble)
Today Matters: 12 Daily Practices to Guarantee Tomorrow's Success
by John C. Maxwell
A guide to help readers prioritize daily actions and habits to achieve long-term success and personal growth.
Most of us look at our days in the wrong way: We exaggerate yesterday. We overestimate tomorrow. We underestimate today. The truth is that the most important day you will ever experience is today. ... (Goodreads)
On Becoming Baby Wise: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep
by Gary Ezzo
Guide to setting healthy sleep schedules for babies, helping both child and parents get the rest they need.
The infant management concepts presented in this book have found favor with over two million parents and twice as many contented babies. On Becoming Babywise brings hope to the tired and bewildered ... (Goodreads)
The 12 Week Year
by Brian P. Moran
A guide to achieving more in 12 weeks than most do in 12 months, through focus, accountability, and execution.
5 hrs and 17 mins The guide to shortening your execution cycle down from one year to 12 weeks Most organizations and individuals work in the context of annual goals and plans; a 12-month execution ... (Goodreads)
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