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HappinessYou’ll learn
- Four steps to balance your day
- Tactics to set your priorities right
- The real cost of distractions for your brain
- Correlation between boredom and creativity
Table of contents
first KEY POINT
Calendars are full of tasks; everyone is always busy these days
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 passes.Why is our life so busy and full of distractions these days? It's because of two powerful forces that eat up our time, “Busy Bandwagon” and “Infinity Pools.” The Busy Bandwagon's core principle is: to be successful, you must keep up with the pace of time, using every second to your advantage. Unfortunately, the result is a full calendar with little time for significant events in your personal life.The second force, the “Infinity Pools,” are the apps and other sources of endless content, like emails and social media. These interruptions have become our default settings everywhere in our culture, workplace, and devices. The Infinity Pools from our TVs, phones, and laptops default us to endless and addictive distractions.
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.
The method offered here is about getting off the crazy treadmill and finding more time to do things that matter, whether driving your child to school, taking a dance class, spending more time with family, or mastering Korean. It is possible to be less distracted, less busy, and more in the moment.If you are stuck in the middle of the Busy Bandwagon and Infinity Pools, you will need more than willpower and productivity to get out. Soon you will learn to master the necessary skills and make the most of your life.
second KEY POINT
You can optimize your day with four steps
While Jake Knapp was working at Google, he started a “design sprint” — a redesigned workweek when the team focuses on solving only one problem by following a specific checklist of activities. Knapp and Zeratsky’s discovery during those sprints became the foundation for the four daily steps of “Make Time.”The first step involves selecting one daily highlight to focus on — deciding what you want to make time for. It may be taking a class, closing a deal, playing with your kids, or walking your dog. Your highlight might contain various steps to enable you to complete the task. You don’t have to do only one thing in a day; your highlight will be the top priority, allowing your frame of mind to be proactive and positive.The second step is to get into laser mode to beat distractions and make time for your highlight. The amount of stimuli competing for your attention is tremendous. Unless you can move to an uninhabited island, it would be wise to master tactics to lessen the impact of distractions on your life.
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first KEY POINT
Focus on daily highlights to savor life's amazing moments
second KEY POINT
How to choose your daily standout?
third KEY POINT
Staying present amid distractions is often challenging
fourth KEY POINT
Use these tactics to be a master of your time
fifth KEY POINT
Managing your energy level is half the success
sixth KEY POINT
Conclusion
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Frequently asked questions
What is Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day about?
Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day, authored by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky, is a practical guide designed to help readers prioritize their daily tasks and focus on what truly matters in their lives. The book introduces a straightforward framework for creating a better daily routine by choosing a 'Highlight' to focus on each day and implementing strategies to minimize distractions.
What are the key takeaways from Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day?
Key takeaways from Make Time include the importance of identifying your daily 'Highlight,' time blocking, and eliminating distractions to improve productivity. The authors emphasize adopting a mindset of intention, allowing individuals to prioritize their passion projects and personal goals effectively.
Is Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day worth reading?
Yes, Make Time is worth reading for anyone looking to reclaim their time and enhance their focus. Its actionable tips and relatable anecdotes from the authors' experiences make it a valuable resource for improving daily productivity and finding balance.
How many pages is Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day and when was it published?
Make Time spans 272 pages and was published on October 2, 2018. This length makes it a concise read, ideal for those seeking quick, impactful insights into managing their time effectively.
Who are the authors of Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day?
The authors of Make Time are Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky, both of whom have extensive experience in design and productivity. With backgrounds at Google, they combine their expertise to present practical strategies for making time for what matters.