What truly matters is not the time you put in, but the results that you get. These books will help explain how doing less can often lead to better results.
The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less
Authors: Richard Koch,
Did you know that 80% of your best work is a result of only 20% of your efforts? Every aspect of your life operates in this way. Koch teaches you how to maximize on this 20% and make better use of your time, resources, and efforts. Richard Koch’s insights are guaranteed to change your life.
Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem
Authors: Kevin DeYoung,
The “I’m very busy” excuse is very common. According to pastor and writer David DeYoung, it is a really big problem as it’s effects go way beyond what you perceive, causing deep lasting impacts to your soul itself. He claims that the soul suffers the worst blow because of the busy-ness problem. In this book, he extracts some solutions from the Bible itself to provide a better time-management guide.
Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less
Authors: Alex Soojung-Kim Pang,
In today’s fast-changing world, people are expected to work, work and work. Rest is often looked at as a reward for the work done. Silicon Valley consultant, Alex Pang argues that this approach is wrong and proper, timely rest is essential for productivity and creativity. Discover what the likes of Darwin, Churchill, and Gates think of rest and how it contributed to their groundbreaking contributions.
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Authors: Greg McKeown,
You are in need of McKeown’s wisdom if you find yourself occupied all the time, but not productive. If you want to take a break and reorganize your life. If your schedule is full of doing things for other people. In Essentialism, you will learn how to weed out the unnecessary things so you can focus on what truly matters.
Do More Better: A Practical Guide to Productivity
Authors: Tim Challies,
Tim Challies is a writer, a husband and a father. In his humble way, he shares the most relevant ways of becoming productive, while still having enough time for your personal passions. Discover the common obstacles to productivity, the importance of a routine, the 3 essential tools for getting work done and many more principles that can quietly change your life.
Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done
Authors: Laura Vanderkam,
The secret to time-management, according to Laura Vanderkam, is to think that you have all the time in the world. Unlike other rigorous time-management techniques, she gives you an easy and simple way of doing more in your life and still remaining calm and at ease. Her insights will make life more productive and also more fulfilling.
The Power Of Less: The Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essential
Authors: Leo Babauta,
Leo Babauta trains you to limit your resources, find your focus and the maximize on what you already have. His practical approaches will make the path to success easier and more realistic. He also shows you how you can achieve goals by breaking them down, become more efficient and increase your productivity.
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