Marc Zao-SandersTimeboxing: The Power of Doing One Thing at a Time

Very good buy.

I've read so many books on productivity, and have partially adopted many tactics. But despite being productive by most standards, I never felt that way. I always feel like I am in a hamster wheel, spinning a million plates, expecting one or two to drop at any given time. This book spells out the end to that feelingI’ve been aware of Timeboxing for awhile. It has always sounded like a good idea to me, but I could never find a guide to go all in. In fact, I remember looking for articles on it 5-10 years ago. I was hooked from the intro, which deeply resonated with me and read the book in a weekend..Reading this book was a palette cleanse on productivity, which always felt out of reach. It's an exhaustive introduction to the practice of timeboxing. Not only is it beautifully written, but it's thoughtful and practical.I was timeboxing before the book was over. A few days in to timeboxing the way the book instructs, I already feel more productive and less stressed out.This is a must-read book for people who feel like they struggle to be productive (whether they are productive or not). I wouldn’t be surprised if it becomes one of the most popular productivity books in a few years.

If you’re starting the year off looking for some inspiration, look no further. Marc describes timeboxing as a meta-habit that can build and govern other habits. The book is full of incredible tips and advice to manage your time more effectively. I have already started to put in place my 15 for 15 (15 minutes at the start of my day to facilitate the following 15 hours). There’s also some great links to Learning and Development. One in particular is when Marc says, “learning activities can also be timeboxed, when the time is right, rather than forever being canned and kicked down the road.”. It’s an important habit for anyone engaging in an upskilling or reskilling journey. In an era when there is so much going on in our lives, with so much noise distracting us, this book gives simple and useful tools to help you cut through and make your life a lot more manageable and enjoyable. Check it out and hope it helps!

I really appreciate that the chapters are short and succinct. It should not be the only book about self management that one reads, but when it comes to implementing timeboxing, I know no better book a this time (January 2024) which is better.

It's possible Marc Zao-Sanders saved my sanity and my life. I started experimenting with the idea of timeboxing as I made my way through this book. Even just making small changes and establishing those changes as habits has had a profound effect on my ability to cope and to face the day with a degree of positivity that had been absent for a long time.If you're overloaded and you don't know where to start, begin here with this book and this concept.