Maximize: A Playbook-Style Countdown of the Top 100 Productivity Practices

by Alex Dripchak

You really can do it, do it well, and do it well often.

For everyone who wishes for more hours in their day, who needs a to-do list for their to-do lists, who yearns for specific actions to take over generic this is especially for you.

Take your favorite Top 100 list and marry it with your favorite, most useful self-help book, and you’ve got Maximize, featuring the top 100 practices to increase your focus, energy, commitment, alignment, and motivation.

Maximize is the curation, collation, and consolidation of the world’s best thinking fused with personal application. It’s the perfect potential springboard to becoming your best self.

Whether you’re starting, refining, or fine-tuning your personal performance, Maximize is the resource for each stage of your journey.

Together let’

Cure time blindness. Cultivate energy. Tap into hyperpresence. Optimize performance. Capitalize on opportunities. Amplify your purpose. Maximize your life.

Genres: Business

355 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 6, 2026

Reviews

[Aileen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a standout in the crowded self-help and productivity space because it respects the reader’s time while delivering real, usable value. Instead of long theories or abstract motivation, it presents 100 proven productivity practices in a clear, easy-to-read format that makes immediate action possible.

What truly sets the book apart is its structure. The practices are thoughtfully organized into four core skills, giving readers a mental framework to understand why each habit matters, not just what to do. This categorization makes the content feel cohesive and strategic rather than overwhelming.

Each practice comes with clear action items, which is where the book really shines. The emphasis on self-accountability turns ideas into behavior. You’re not left inspired but unsure of what to do next, you’re guided to apply the concept immediately, measure your progress, and adjust. This makes the book practical, not just motivational.

The writing style is concise, accessible, and refreshingly free of fluff. You can open the book at any page, read for five minutes, and walk away with something you can implement the same day. That makes it especially invaluable for people with limited time, busy schedules, or short attention windows.

I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to level up. It’ll be something I’ll be referencing for years to come!

[Anthony William · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t say this often, but this is one of the most actionable productivity books I’ve read.

I enjoyed this more than I expected. It’s a really well-researched, well-formatted “tool kit” of 100 productivity practices that are structured in such a way that allows you to focus on the exact friction you’re experiencing in life (starting, sustaining, finishing, optimizing) rather than wading through a single linear system. 

The book is very well written. You’ll see practical ideas like identifying your chronotype, reducing long-form negativity, scheduling distractions, shrinking time-to-action, and protecting distraction-free windows. There’s also bigger themes around aligning your time with purpose and identity.

Highly recommended.

[Gabrielle Bacarella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maximize - A true and practical guide to peak performance.
Maximize is a concise, action-driven resource that brings together the best ideas from top shelf-help strategies into 100 practical practices. Focused on five key pillars - focus, energy, commitment, alignment and motivation - and man did I sure feel motivated after this read. This book shined a light on areas I didn't even think about. Now each day I live intentionally.
Unlike general advice, Maximize delivers specific actions, making it ideal for busy professionals who want results, not theory. Whether you're building momentum or fine-tuning your routine, this book is your roadmap to becoming your best self. GIVE IT A READ!

[Jayme · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maximize is a layout of productivity tips with each tip being short and to the point. The book also works well as a quick reference if needed The book also works well as a quick reference. The author pulls from different productivity experts and methods so that you get a mix of ideas rather than just one person's system. The countdown format makes it easy to read in short bursts.

[Nesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m not typically a nonfiction reader, so I figured any book that can succinctly summarize a ton of top rated books on productivity would be useful. Maximize did not disappoint. I liked the list format, clever illustrations, and conversational tone. It’s such an easy read, and very ADHD friendly! Don’t think about it, just get the book.

[Jovonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A life hack to unlocking the most time in your day. Don’t skip this, great content and reads easy. Looking forward to his next one