15 minutos para dejar de procrastinar

by Sam Bennett

¿Estás agobiado porque tu lista de tareas es interminable? ¿Sueles aplazarlas hasta último momento y luego te sientes presionado por la acumulación de pendientes y la falta de tiempo? No te preocupes, este libro puede cambiar tu vida para siempre. 

Con 15 minutos para dejar de procrastinar aprenderás el arte de la productividad saludable para aprender a organizarte y sentirte menos abrumado y sin tiempo para ti.   

En estas páginas encontrarás un método tan simple como eficaz, que consiste en organizar tus tareas priorizando las que se pueden realizar en 15 minutos (o menos) para ir despejando esa lista que te agobia. A medida que las tareas vayan siendo realizadas, comenzarás a notar como el tiempo que no tenías comienza a aparecer y cómo puedes dedicarte a hacer esas actividades que te ayudarán a tener una vida más plena y equilibrada. 

Además, este libro te ayudará a dejar de lado algunos factores que no ayudan a la concreción de tareas como el perfeccionismo, las dudas sobre nuestra capacidad de llevar adelante una tarea, el síndrome del impostor, entre otras. 

No dudes en seguir este sistema para descubrir que aquello que nunca podías hacer hoy puede ser una realidad. 

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Productivity

228 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 28, 2025

Reviews

[Toby Welch]

3.25428078 stars rounded up since I appreciated what the author was going for with this book. It was just a bit too scattered for my liking

[Madison Sowle]

I am fifty-fifty with this book. I enjoyed that she has great questions, tips, definitions, ah ha moments, and it is easy to follow along. However, there was some fluff in here I did not necessarily care for or commentary that I didn’t think added any value. Would I read it again? Maybe. I would read over the areas that I put tabs on because I do feel those add value and I can apply to my life easily. It’s just kind of wishy washy for me unlike my response to Atomic Habits where I knew I really enjoyed it. Love-hate relationship I suppose.

[Zoya]

I liked the first half but not the second half

[Allison Lane]

Really liked that this book starts with accepting the chaos we all live in. and really appreciated the "do this, not that" directness and can say, it actually worked. Working in 15-minute spurts, I completed a project that's been overdue for a month. I stepped off a volunteer role that kept expanding and always seemed to conflict with family time... something I've been wanting to do for months but I felt bad about it. Using these methods, I finally took a few minutes (15 in fact), wrote a single email without guilt, and didn't even feel the need to justify my decision. what a relief!

Now, my "do this" list is clearer, and getting those things done is easier. Plus, I'm doing more of the things that make me happy.

Highly recommend, especially for anyone battling guilt, franticness, kids' sports schedules, kids' homework demands, and for small business owners who never turn off the lights.

[MK]

I started off reading this slowly as the book features short chapters that have a 15 minute experiment and a challenge at the end. I very shortly found that I wanted to just keep reading to capture Sam's words of wisdom. I got a big a-ha when she suggested one of the reasons for procrastination is that you are bored. That was exactly what was going on with me.

She also shares more personal stories in this one than in her previous books. She developed long-Covid and it really gave her more space to be philosophical in this one. It's still immensely practical but I enjoyed the chapter where she talked about what she found useful in Stoic philosophy. It is definitely a book that deals with the realities of our post-pandemic world. Highly recommend.

[Brendan Reed]

The 15-Minute Method by Sam Bennett is a solid read for anyone struggling with procrastination or getting things done. The book offers a simple yet effective approach to tackling tasks in just 15-minute bursts, which makes everything feel less overwhelming. I love how practical and straightforward it is – no gimmicks, just real advice. It’s easy to apply in daily life, and you can start seeing results right away. While some of the ideas feel a bit basic, it’s definitely worth reading if you need help getting more productive without burning out. Overall, a helpful and motivating book!

[Daniel Schneider]

“The 15-Minute Method - The Suprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done” is an intriguing phrase so I figured I’d buy it.

The entire message is delivered in the introduction and first chapter of the book (pgs. 1-11). The remaining 45 chapters (nearly 200 pgs) focus on the author’s life and her ideas on how you can use your daily 15 minutes. Quite the time-waster for those who are interested in using their time effectively.

To be brutally honest, I have received more value from several Instagram reels than this entire book. They did get my $20 though, so I guess I’m the real dummy here.

[Flo]

The initial premise of this book, getting things done and how many times you can get things done in just 15 minutes was promising but after that, I didn't care for the rest of the book. Also, the author is an actor and I kept thinking as I was reading it, what does an actor know that the rest of us don't know?

[Jeni]

I raced through this book, and now I look forward to savoring it over time as I implement Sam's 15 minute method in my life. She has written something that is powerful and yet so simple, while also making it incredibly accessible for anyone, wherever their life is right now.

[Jenn.]

Read as an audiobook borrowed from GR Hoopla. Excellent narrator. Abandoned about an hour in. While an interesting concept, just not what I was expecting or interested in right now. May pick up again sometime in the future.

[KotKulturowa]

Zadziwiająco rozsądne. Kilka naprawdę dobrych pytań i pomysłów, które kradnę. Po tytule się nie zapowiadało

[Judy]

Audio book I stumbled upon and listened to during my commute. There are a few good points, nothing earth shattering. 1. everyone can find 15 minutes a day to set aside to work towards a goal. 2. 15 minutes a day adds up over time. 3. get over your preconceived notions.

[Jessica]

3.5

[Stephanie Rose]

it contained some useful advice but at times the authors quips were aggravating and unhelpful

[Lissa]

VERY MUCH ENJOYED and still thinking about it months later. Might re-read soon.

[Jamie Hursey]

This is the book you need.