Self-growth
Business & Career
Success
Communication
Healing
Relationships
Psychology
HappinessYou’ll learn
- About things that keep you from progress
- Why you’re afraid to evolve
- How to plan your week to balance life and work
- To achieve goals you’ve had for a while
Table of contents
first KEY POINT
Respect your time to respect yourself
What do we consider a productive day? Is it being unable to sit still for a minute because of all the emails, calls, and meetings? Or brainstorming the whole day just to develop one small idea? Arriving first and leaving last? There are countless options, and many people who'd choose one of them or even none. But the common denominator is time. Workaholics would love to see their family not only at the dinner table, but stay-at-home parents would also love to restart their careers or relieve their home duties. In other words, we all want something more from our life. But according to our own descriptions, we have no time. Is it true, however?
Acknowledging every minute is the first step to using it wisely.
We have 168 hours per week at our disposal. Is it a lot? Is it too little? One thing is sure 一 we can't add more hours by forcing the planet to move slower. In other words, we have to deal with what we have.Luckily for us, Laura Vanderkam wondered the same thing when her career started interfering with her family life. A promising journalist, she met enough successful people to want to dig deeper into their secrets. The most important thing she discovered was that Earth doesn't revolve differently for those on top. However, they learn to tame their timetable and simultaneously create new, practical habits.The good news is we don't have to stop dreaming when we procrastinate. Instead, we can use it to achieve our desired lifestyle without sacrificing our ambitions and connections.
second KEY POINT
How to win the world without skipping lunch
Humans are unique. We are creatures with incredible minds, full of dreams and aspirations. Every waking moment, we are ready to solve world hunger, become a best-selling author, or promote gender equality in a TED Talk. Our minds are so unparalleled they let us experience it in alternative universes. But in the real world, we don't dare step beyond casual routines. In our unique but wicked minds, there's not enough time for the essentials, not to mention our dreams. Ironically, there's too much time for everything if we look closely at our schedule.For the past few decades, business magazines and sociologists have fought for our time. The primary hammered words like “60-hour workweek” appear in their headlines while arguing that they are nothing but surrogates of reality. In better terms, people are used to the concept of the 60-hour workweek, so they answer exactly like this whenever asked, “How much time do you spend at work?” The truth is respondents never record it; as a result, they give more abstract time limits that fit social expectations. After all, they're exhausted by the end of the day, having no time for family or hobbies. Isn't it an indicator?Ironically, according to studies, we sleep eight hours at night and work no more than 35-43 hours per week. However, because we rarely monitor the actual time and don't include distractions, we often work more than we say. Suddenly, we have more than ten more hours to do... What exactly? We have no clue what we want to do.
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first KEY POINT
Love your work as yourself
second KEY POINT
Enemies to lovers with success
third KEY POINT
How to be a 21st-century housewife
fourth KEY POINT
Don’t waste a minute
fifth KEY POINT
Conclusion
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What is 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think about?
168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam explores the concept of time management, emphasizing that we all have the same amount of time each week. The book encourages readers to rethink how they allocate their hours by identifying priorities and focusing on what truly matters in their lives.
What are the key takeaways from 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think?
Key takeaways from 168 Hours include the importance of being intentional with your time, tracking how you spend it, and recognizing that we often have more flexibility than we assume. Vanderkam's insights push readers to shift their perspective on time to boost productivity and fulfillment.
Is 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think worth reading?
Yes, 168 Hours is worth reading for anyone seeking to optimize their time management skills and enhance work-life balance. Laura Vanderkam’s practical strategies and relatable anecdotes can inspire you to take a fresh look at your daily routines.
How many pages is 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think and when was it published?
168 Hours has 240 pages and was published on December 28, 2010. This book offers timeless advice on managing your 168-hour week.
How can 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think help with time management?
The book provides actionable techniques and a fresh perspective on time management by encouraging you to identify your core values and align your activities accordingly. Vanderkam’s approach empowers readers to reclaim their time and prioritize their goals effectively.