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5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time
Procrastinate on Purpose by Rory Vaden suggests that time management is not about doing more in less time.
It's about understanding, identifying and eliminating things which stand in the way of true productivity.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with the demands on your time? If you do, you’re not alone. Research shows that the time we spend on routine tasks like getting dressed, household chores and eating can take 5 hours! According to a Newsweek report, simply trying to find our belongings takes sixty minutes of the day. Add in a full-time job, and it’s a wonder we get it all done. So, how can we manage our time better?
Surprisingly, the first step is to quit complaining about how much you have to do.
For many of us, this is difficult. Rory Vaden, for example, used to take pride in telling people how busy his life was. When they asked, he would sigh and explain how much he had to do. Of course, he was busy. Research finds that the average executive now receives a staggering 116 emails a day. As the cofounder of a global consulting practice, Vaden’s inbox was always brimming with demands on his time.
Nonetheless, looking back, he believes he crafted this image of being busy because it made him feel important. After talking to highly successful people who maximize their productive hours, known as multipliers, he realized that these high achievers never complain about how packed their schedules are.
Vaden asked one of these multipliers why they weren’t as busy as he was. She replied that it wasn’t that she didn’t have a lot to do. She just felt there was no point complaining about the demands on her time – that would be a waste of valuable mental energy. Instead of worrying about her to-do list, she gets on with it.
After spending some time with these prolific multipliers, Vaden noticed that accepting their packed agendas gave them a more peaceful frame of mind. They might have been busy, but they didn’t seem stressed. Instead, the multipliers took responsibility for their own lives and steered clear of a victim mentality.
You can follow suit by remembering that you made the commitments that make demands on your time. By taking ownership of these commitments, you’ll empower yourself to find a solution to your overloaded schedule. You are not a victim of your responsibilities – and you are not too busy to take care of them.
Procrastinate on Purpose (2019) provides powerful yet simple techniques for saving time and money. Packed with straight-forward advice, these blinks shed light on how to escape constant busyness. They reveal how to boost productivity by lightening your schedule and focusing solely on your priorities.
Procrastinate on Purpose (2015) by Rory Vaden is an insightful book that explores the art of productive procrastination. Here's why this book is worth reading:
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What is the main message of Procrastinate on Purpose?
The main message of Procrastinate on Purpose is how to manage your time effectively and prioritize your tasks.
How long does it take to read Procrastinate on Purpose?
The reading time for Procrastinate on Purpose varies depending on the reader, but it typically takes several hours. The Blinkist summary can be read in just 15 minutes.
Is Procrastinate on Purpose a good book? Is it worth reading?
Procrastinate on Purpose is worth reading for its practical strategies on overcoming procrastination and achieving productivity.
Who is the author of Procrastinate on Purpose?
Rory Vaden is the author of Procrastinate on Purpose.