What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast

A Short Guide to Making Over Your Mornings--and Life

Laura Vanderkam

The book provides insights into the morning routines of highly successful individuals, emphasizing the importance of using the early hours for personal development, strategic planning, and self-care. It offers practical advice on how to transform mornings into a time for achieving goals and setting a positive tone for the day.

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168 Hours

You Have More Time Than You Think

Laura Vanderkam

The book challenges readers to reevaluate how they manage their weekly allotment of 168 hours, advocating for a focus on prioritizing tasks that align with personal and professional goals. It provides strategies for time management, including tracking time, planning, and outsourcing, to maximize productivity and satisfaction.

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I Know How She Does It

How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time

Laura Vanderkam

The book analyzes time management strategies of successful women by examining hour-by-hour time logs to reveal how they balance professional success with personal life. It offers practical advice on prioritizing tasks, maximizing efficiency, and finding time for self-care, family, and career advancement.

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Off the Clock

Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done

Laura Vanderkam

The book provides strategies for managing time effectively to increase productivity and satisfaction, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing tasks, setting goals, and making conscious choices about how to spend one's hours. It offers insights into how successful people allocate their time and suggests practical tips for creating more leisure time without sacrificing accomplishment.

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Tranquility by Tuesday

9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters

Laura Vanderkam

The book presents nine actionable strategies for organizing one's time to prioritize personal and professional goals, reducing stress, and enhancing overall life satisfaction. It offers practical tips and real-life examples to help readers create a more structured and fulfilling weekly schedule.

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The New Corner Office

How the Most Successful People Work from Home

Laura Vanderkam

The book provides strategies and insights for maximizing productivity while working from home, covering topics such as setting up a dedicated workspace, managing time effectively, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. It offers practical advice and tips for remote workers to stay focused, motivated, and connected with their teams.

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