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168 hours

You Have More Time Than You Think
Pages
272
Published
2010
Language
English

About the author

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Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam is an expert on time management and productivity. In books like 168 Hours, she offers practical advice for making the most of your week and finding time for what matters most.

Frequently asked questions

  • How does this book relate to Laura Vanderkam's other work?

    168 Hours introduces many of the core time management principles and productivity strategies that Laura Vanderkam expands upon in her later books, such as "Off the Clock" and "I Know How She Does It." It lays the foundational framework for her approach to maximizing time by focusing on priorities rather than just efficiency.

  • What makes this time management approach different?

    Unlike many productivity guides that focus on minute-by-minute scheduling, this book encourages readers to look at their time in weekly blocks of 168 hours, shifting the perspective from daily tasks to broader life priorities. It emphasizes that everyone has the same amount of time and challenges the notion of being 'too busy' by prompting a re-evaluation of how time is actually spent.