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mchester24's review against another edition
3.0
So I started this book a number of years ago, fell out of my reading habits, and recently picked it back up to finish. I realize the irony that I essentially procrastinated in reading this book, but what I found when I revisited it and finished it was that it must have been effective, since many of the tips and tricks Bailey harps on I had adopted into my daily habits without recalling that's where I got them! So that's a pretty good endorsement I'd say.
Some of the science is a bit wishy washy, which is OK because he's a blogger more than a social scientist, but without diving into the specifics of scientific papers he references that takes some of the value away for me. It also does feel like he writes from a pretty self-important and vague standpoint so at times that put me off.
But overall, some great insights, suggestions, and I feel everyone who reads this that wants to get more out of their work day can find something small here and there to adopt that will be helpful. So in the end, a helpful book.
Some of the science is a bit wishy washy, which is OK because he's a blogger more than a social scientist, but without diving into the specifics of scientific papers he references that takes some of the value away for me. It also does feel like he writes from a pretty self-important and vague standpoint so at times that put me off.
But overall, some great insights, suggestions, and I feel everyone who reads this that wants to get more out of their work day can find something small here and there to adopt that will be helpful. So in the end, a helpful book.
stroberry's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
3.0
Good book that somehow helped me to relax and fall asleep
mazerbeams's review against another edition
3.0
There were a few good points, but nothing I couldn't find on pinterest...kind of a waste of money in my opinion. (Especially since he has a whole blog about all of this. For free.)
mikeschouw's review against another edition
4.0
Book contains a lot of valuable insights into small ideas and tricks that can increase your productivity. Book is also written more lightly, with a more personal touch from the author, which makes the book easier to read as well.
Not all ideas in the book are original and unique when you have read other similar books before. However, the read is still valuable and you will definitely take away a few good principles from this book.
Not all ideas in the book are original and unique when you have read other similar books before. However, the read is still valuable and you will definitely take away a few good principles from this book.
psyckers's review against another edition
4.0
A good book as Chris charts how he experimented different theories to boost productivity.
It is an engaging book as each theory is thoroughly analyzed, deployed and what Chris found about each technique.
In many ways this is a unique productivity book, where it is not endorsing any single pathway, but explains each pathway in depth and see what the pros and cons of each one.
You are therefore free to pick out the pathways and techniques you think will work for you, as Chris explored the science of each one.
It is an engaging book as each theory is thoroughly analyzed, deployed and what Chris found about each technique.
In many ways this is a unique productivity book, where it is not endorsing any single pathway, but explains each pathway in depth and see what the pros and cons of each one.
You are therefore free to pick out the pathways and techniques you think will work for you, as Chris explored the science of each one.
yates9's review against another edition
5.0
Annoying at times and morally questionable (incentive of productivity is to outperform all other hunans) but actually packed with useful advice. I will be taking on a number of the suggestions...
theresahalvorsen's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this one and will put several of the ideas into practice.
I was a little frustrated by the emphasis on not being interrupted and protecting your time at all costs. I understand that it increases productivity, but it's not possible in my job, unfortunately.
But there were many great ideas about working with intent and putting down the social media devices I'm excited to try.
I was a little frustrated by the emphasis on not being interrupted and protecting your time at all costs. I understand that it increases productivity, but it's not possible in my job, unfortunately.
But there were many great ideas about working with intent and putting down the social media devices I'm excited to try.
kmirea's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
3.5
This book was fine! Nothing ground breaking but still relatively entertaining and some cool concepts were tried. Good for beginners.
vaibhav_tripathi's review against another edition
2.0
This 300 page book has less information than a good 500 words article. It's repetitive and takes lots of time to say the most obvious of things. Watch a few YouTube videos on productivity instead, the surface level advice will be the same but it will save a lot of time wasted in reading this book.