Timeboxing: The Power of Doing One Thing at a Time

by Marc Zao-Sanders Narrated by Marc Zao-Sanders

Overview

This program is read by the author.

The gloriously simple practice of choosing one thing to do, when to do it, and getting it done.

Every day, a billion knowledge workers wake up, gravitate towards a pixelated screen and process information for eight hours or more, facing an endless and bewildering array of work and life choices. We're confronted with countless always-on options; untimely, unsolicited notifications; and a constant competition for our attention. This depletes our faculty for choosing the right things to do, leading millions to become perplexed, frazzled, anxious, or depressed.

Timeboxing by Marc Zao-Sanders is a comprehensive guide to carefully and intentionally selecting what to do, specifying start and finish times, focusing solely on that single activity, and getting it done to an acceptable standard within that timeframe. This is the fundamental, transcendent time-management practice; countless luminaries, from Carl Jung and Albert Einstein to Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, have employed some form of it in their daily lives. Zao-Sanders provides an informative and accessible look at every aspect of this revolutionary method- how to do it consistently, and how to do it well.

Timeboxing offers guidance on what you can, should, and will do at any given moment. This pragmatic and life-changing practice of intentional daily activity has been proven to yield what almost every human being wants most: a chosen, cherished life.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press Essentials.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

A masterclass in intentional living. This book on timeboxing is essential for anyone seeking focus in a distracted world. I've long championed the benefits of timeboxing, and Marc’s book brings it to life."
—Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life

“Timeboxing can help you get things done, but more importantly, it can help you do more of what you love and less of what you hate. Zao-Sanders will explain to you how timeboxing the stuff you have to do but don't want to do as well as the things you do want to do will help you get more pleasure and less tedium out of life. As you internalize the lessons of this exceptionally wise book, you’ll begin to feel the presence of a coach who’s there with you every step of the way.”
—Kim Scott, author of Radical Candor

“Timeboxing is a delight. The book is interesting and practical. Each chapter serves a purpose. Best of all, the method really works. For over 30 years I’ve sought to optimize my work and my life. I thought I had things pretty much figured out. But then I read Timeboxing. The impact was immediate and dramatic. My new habit of timeboxing each morning has lifted me to a new level of focus, calm, and productivity. We all can benefit from more focus and more impact. That’s exactly what Timeboxing offers. The short chapters are well organized and easy to read. You can use the techniques immediately to boost productivity with less stress each day. If my Stanford students could read only one book this year, I’d want it to be Timeboxing by Marc Zao-Sanders.”
—BJ Fogg, author of Tiny Habits

“Now more than ever effective focus is a problem many, probably most of us feel. We are confused and overwhelmed on a daily basis. This smart and engaging book presents a deceptively simple, subtly powerful technique for structuring our lives and work to actually get things done. It's a revelation.”
—Michael Bhaskar, New York Times bestselling author of Curation and co-author of The Coming Wave

"Timeboxing is an eminently practical book that changed my habits almost immediately—and also changed the way I think about time itself. Box time on your calendar right now to read this book."
—Luke Burgis, author of Wanting

“Constraint=Freedom. In Timeboxing, Marc Zao-Sanders explores the why behind constraining your time as well as the practical details of how to make it happen. The goal isn't to live a rigid existence but instead a life vibrant with intention and full of what truly matters to you. If you feel like you're floating through life without a plan, read this book.”
—Elizabeth Grace Saunders, time management coach and author of The Three Secrets to Effective Time Investment

"This brilliant book will teach you how to stop trying to do too much, so that you can actually get more done! Bound to become a classic in the productivity literature."
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, author of The Talent Illusion and I, Human

"A simple productivity method to transform your focus."
—Women’s Health

Library Journal

★ 04/01/2024

Tech company CEO Zao-Sanders published an article related to timeboxing in the Harvard Business Review that inspired this book. The author emphasizes that the concept of timeboxing is not new and can be adopted by anyone, as it basically synthesizes the to-do list with a daily calendar. He promotes the benefits of timeboxing and provides guidance on how readers can implement this practice to save time and complete more tasks without feeling overwhelmed. Zao-Sanders offers hands-on activities that allow readers to experiment with timeboxing practices and suggests tips on how to avoid pitfalls that might derail this method, such as distractions or rushing through tasks. He also includes timeboxing testimonials from around the world. Zao-Sanders notes that readers may have to try out or alter certain timeboxing techniques, as it is a flexible method not set in stone. VERDICT Timeboxing is a mindset and a method that could assist readers in staying focused when completing any type of task. Written in a pragmatic, straightforward style, this book is highly recommended for anyone seeking to improve their time-management skills.—Erica Swenson Danowitz

Product Details

BN ID:	2940159785763
Publisher:	Macmillan Audio
Publication date:	03/19/2024
Edition description:	Unabridged

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