Review: ✔ Have a Routine & Take Naps!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 26, 2014
Well, of course, this book is really more than my review title suggests, but "Routine" and "Naps" really are two of the key suggestions in this fun little book.There are 7 chapters:1 Stop Procrastination2 Commit to a Project Publicly3 Create a NOT to do list4 Prioritize your tasks5 Time Blocking6 Use Ultradian Rhythm or Pomodoro7 Create Daily rituals▲ The most original recommendation is found in Chapter 6, which discusses the "Ultradian Rhythm" and Pomodoro Timer.  They aren't as complicated as they sound. Ultradian Rhythm means the times when we are full of productive energy; the Pomodoro timer is a method to make best use of those productive times. With this "timer," we should work for about 25 minutes, then take a short break of about 5 minutes, then work another 25 minutes.  (However, I'm going to tell my boss that it means "Work for 5 minutes, then take a break of 25 minutes.")▲ Another good ideas is the notion of blocking out "Time Windows."  I use this notion and agree that it works.  For certain tasks that need some serious concentration, you simply reserve that time.▲ I did not find the "Prioritize" chapter very helpful, but that's probably because I already use that sort of system; other readers may find it more useful than I did.✔ All in all, a helpful book with commonsense ideas, as well as some UN-commonsense ideas. Plus, a really good value!Good overall design of the book, including very nicely designed cover and good Table of Contents.  Honestly, I cannot think of anything really critical to mention.Recommend!♫ A Review by Chris Lawson