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There are numerous self-help books on the market but most will only leave you feeling inadequate. You keep reading that you need to know a lot of things about yourself, your lifestyle or your habits. “Make Time” is a knowledge-packed book that empowers you and gets you to feel excited about improving your life by making small changes. You will learn a lot of easy techniques to become happier and more productive. In the end, productive life is one in which you feel fulfilled by your daily routine. Jake Knapp is a bestselling author who has coached many teams on his methods. John Zeratsky is a bestselling author. He studied journalism at the University of Wisconsin and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the UW School of Human Ecology, where he's now an advisor to the Dean and faculty. “We believe it’s possible to feel less busy, be less distracted, and enjoy the present moment more. Maybe that sounds a little hippy-dippy, but we’re serious.” Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky

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Calendars are packed with tasks and everyone is always busy these days

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Do you know how people communicate these days? Busy busy busy is the word on everyone’s lips. Our smartphones never stop beeping, and our calendars are always overflowing with tasks and meetings. We are doing so much yet we keep wondering why we aren’t accomplishing much as time flies past. Some activities and projects are now stuck on the someday list.

This summary is all about getting off the crazy treadmill and finding more time to do things that matter, whether that is taking your child to school, taking a dance class, spending more time with your family, or mastering Korean. It is possible to be less distracted, less busy and more in the moment.

But why is our life so busy and full of distractions these days? It’s because of two powerful forces that eat up our time. The first force is known as the “Busy Bandwagon,” which is our culture of endless busyness i.e., endless to – do lists, full calendars, and overflowing inboxes. The mindset of this force is that you need to fill your time with productivity if you want to meet the needs of the modern workplace. The second force is known as the “Infinity Pools,” which are the apps and other sources of endless content, e.g., emails. These forces have turned into our default settings that are present everywhere in our culture, workplace, and devices. The Infinity Pools default us to endless and addictive distraction from our TVs, phones, and laptops.
To be successful, you need to decide what to focus on, how to get the energy to do it, and how to be more intentional about your life.
When you are stuck in the middle of the Busy Bandwagon and Infinity Pools, willpower or productivity won’t get you out. The more you try, the more you will learn about yourself and the more the system will improve. Keep reading to find out how you can master necessary skills and make the most of your life.
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You can optimize your day with four steps that you need to apply daily

While Jake Knapp was working at Google, he started a “design sprint” — a redesigned workweek where the team focuses on solving only one problem by following a specific checklist of activities. The discovery that Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky made during those sprints became the foundation for the four daily steps of “Make Time.”
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Focus on a daily highlight to slow down, stop the blur, and savor the amazing moments in life

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There are a lot of fun, challenging, and helpful tactics for choosing a daily highlight

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It’s usually difficult to focus one’s attention on the present because of so many distractions

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You can implement some tricks and tactics to get into laser mode and last longer there to enjoy your highlight

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It is good to focus and avoid distractions but you also have to boost your energy level daily

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Taking some time off to refresh yourself will boost your energy level and enable you to think better, feel better, and rest better

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Do you find yourself staring at your computer for long minutes, unaware of time slipping by? Do you enter a room and suddenly cannot remember why you stepped in the first place? Is it a herculean task for you to sit through ten pages of a book without reaching for your phone? If yes, your focus needs some work and fast.

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