Time Wise: Productivity Secrets of the World's Most Successful People

by Amantha Imber

Discover productivity secrets from the world's foremost thinkers, leaders, and entrepreneurs.

High achievers most definitely approach their workday differently. This book gives access to the secrets and strategies they've found for making things work. From Wharton Professor Adam Grant's trick to get into flow when he starts work, Google's Executive Productivity Advisor, Laura Mae Martin, and her inbox shape-shifting, to Cal Newport's multiple kaban boards, this isn't your typical productivity book.

You know the basics and have heard the swallow-the-frog platitudes. Time Wise goes deeper and unveils some of the more counterintuitive but effective time management methods that boost your productivity. Some of the high achievers featured, along with their personal strategies, include Adam Alter setting systems instead of goals, Rita McGrath who consults her own personal board of directors, Jake Knapp who focuses on the one important thing of the day and Oliver Burkeman's approach to beating the to-do list.

This book will allow you to master the superpower of using your time wisely to achieve success in business, life, and beyond.

Praise for Time Wise:

"This charming book will save you more time than it takes to read." —Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Think Again

"A must-read. This book will transform how you approach your workday." —Greg McKeown, New York Times bestselling author of Effortless and Essentialism

"Read this book!" —Jake Knapp, bestselling author of Sprint and Make Time

"Bursting with actionable ideas on how to use your time better." —Nir Eyal, author of Indistractable

Genres: Self Help

315 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 25, 2023

Reviews

[EmG ReadsDaily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dr Amantha Imber is an Australian organisational psychologist, with a highly ranked business podcast – How I Work – where she shares the habits of highly effective people.

This is a practical non-fiction read about productivity, with the intention of ‘achieving more in less time, with less stress and hopefully greater joy’, by becoming ‘time wise’. Many habits, rituals, strategies and hacks are offered throughout this book, relating to topics including self-talk, decision-making, digital distractions, priorities and connection.

There is certainly immense privilege required for some of these suggestions, although overall there were many valuable takeaways and would be a beneficial read for anyone interested in personal productivity.

3.5 stars

[Salma · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found the book was repetitive at times and some points felt too obvious. I also expected the book to have a more general approach to time management and it was largely focused on managing meetings and emails which at the moment I can’t relate to but I get how those tips could be useful for someone who’s currently working. I liked the author’s casual tone as it made the book easy to read. I will definitely be trying out some of her tips this year. I also liked how she organized the book in sections making it easy for readers to focus on what they truly feel they need to improve.

[Sara Al-Ajlouni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Time Wise by Amantha Imber is an insightful, practical guide to making the most of our time. One of the things I loved most about this book was its perfect balance between brevity and comprehensiveness. Each section is concise yet packed with valuable content, making it easy to digest without feeling overwhelmed. The structure of the book allows readers to quickly grasp key concepts while still offering enough depth to provoke thoughtful reflection.

A standout feature for me was the “Put It Into Action” summaries at the end of each section. These actionable takeaways are incredibly helpful for consolidating what you've learned and putting it into practice right away.

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

*audiobook