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The Efficiency Playbook
"If an individual is not aware of a systematic, objective approach to their own efficiency systems, they are at a distinct disadvantage to those who are.” Michael Andrew
25 Years in the making, The Efficiency Playbook illustrates over 65 core foundations and tactics to readers allowing them to adapt and personalize into their own productivity game plan. The short, easy to digest chapters draw from the stories and experiences of the author Michael Andrew, as a Division-I footballer, missionary, scientist, photographer, independent film producer, disaster-aid responder, and serial entrepreneur, there is someone for everyone.
The Efficiency Playbook includes examples and illustrations of:
- Why multi-tasking is a myth and should be avoided
- How to measure new career opportunities and which ones to reject
- How to make objective, accurate decisions in seconds
- How to measure your own personal time value
- How to manage your own thought processes
- How to measure and expand your own thought size
- Proven Offensive and Defensive business tactics
- How well intended ideas and thought systems rob us of momentum
25 Years in the making, The Efficiency Playbook illustrates over 65 core foundations and tactics to readers allowing them to adapt and personalize into their own productivity game plan. The short, easy to digest chapters draw from the stories and experiences of the author Michael Andrew, as a Division-I footballer, missionary, scientist, photographer, independent film producer, disaster-aid responder, and serial entrepreneur, there is someone for everyone.
The Efficiency Playbook includes examples and illustrations of:
- Why multi-tasking is a myth and should be avoided
- How to measure new career opportunities and which ones to reject
- How to make objective, accurate decisions in seconds
- How to measure your own personal time value
- How to manage your own thought processes
- How to measure and expand your own thought size
- Proven Offensive and Defensive business tactics
- How well intended ideas and thought systems rob us of momentum
400 pages, Paperback
Published July 15, 2017
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August 12, 2017
I love this book, full of great ideas, love the chapter the War Horse, I have actually read about the war horses of old and you were spot on. Love the idea of taking cold showers, tried it this morning was very shocking, but I survived. Keep on writing or You Tubing, love to see another book. LP 8-11-17
August 24, 2017
In summary: this is a US citizen, American football player, entrepreneur ( video, photo-reportages, apps, accessories for camera’s,…), scientist ( bio-science) and blessed with a sense of continuous analysis in all he does in order to seek ways to optimise.
The result of 25 years of his personal ventures is condensed in a book. It is based on his personal experiences, and the more experienced business literature reader/economist will find many references ( although not mentioned by the author) to more popular business books or economic theories.
Written by an American, with a lot of examples only comprehensible to Americans ( if you are not introduced into american football tactics you will skip a lot of examples) and with little apprehension for Europeans ( mentioning Napoleon as a “general” will do no good for most French people…)
The author captured 68 concepts or tactics around 7 core groups. I have not discovered a master scheme on why one topic belongs to a core group or how core groups are somewhat related to each other, but the author is fine describing that each tactic has a value on its own.
the main concept of his theory is to minimise friction and to maximise the output/input ratio.
( comes from his scientific background, and also is a bit of slamming open an open door)
the core groups are : speed - information systems - simplicity - automation-communication skills - emotional management - gap management.
Some concepts are slamming the open door, some concepts are key for not only an efficient life but also a purpose-full life.
Sometimes you wonder if this book is written for clueless 18-years old as the tactic is so basic, sometimes you find a deep well of wisdom that you can take along in your personal growth plan.
The book could use a better lay-out specialist.
Overall, thank to the Author to share his private experiences. You can always learn from someone else. ( tactic 11, the spyglass).
The result of 25 years of his personal ventures is condensed in a book. It is based on his personal experiences, and the more experienced business literature reader/economist will find many references ( although not mentioned by the author) to more popular business books or economic theories.
Written by an American, with a lot of examples only comprehensible to Americans ( if you are not introduced into american football tactics you will skip a lot of examples) and with little apprehension for Europeans ( mentioning Napoleon as a “general” will do no good for most French people…)
The author captured 68 concepts or tactics around 7 core groups. I have not discovered a master scheme on why one topic belongs to a core group or how core groups are somewhat related to each other, but the author is fine describing that each tactic has a value on its own.
the main concept of his theory is to minimise friction and to maximise the output/input ratio.
( comes from his scientific background, and also is a bit of slamming open an open door)
the core groups are : speed - information systems - simplicity - automation-communication skills - emotional management - gap management.
Some concepts are slamming the open door, some concepts are key for not only an efficient life but also a purpose-full life.
Sometimes you wonder if this book is written for clueless 18-years old as the tactic is so basic, sometimes you find a deep well of wisdom that you can take along in your personal growth plan.
The book could use a better lay-out specialist.
Overall, thank to the Author to share his private experiences. You can always learn from someone else. ( tactic 11, the spyglass).
August 23, 2017
This book was full of helpful tips for increasing efficiency (as the title suggests). I think the best thing about this book is the way that it is laid out. Key phrases are italicized and important points to remember are centered and in bold. Since I wanted to read this book because I wanted to learn how to manage my time better, I did not want to have to spend a long time deciphering the key messages of the book...and with the layout of this book, I certainly didn't have to! The book offered interesting ways to think about productivity and the author himself sounds like a pretty interesting sort of guy who's done all sorts of things-from football and scuba diving to photography and owning a business! The author writes in a very ironic way that frequently made me smile, even though the book wasn't comedy. For example, the book opens up with the author describing how he tried to make running up the stairs more efficient-something that we don't usually think about and so funny in a sort of "nerdy" way. There are frequent references to football, but even as someone who has no interest whatsoever with football, I found value in many lessons. The most valuable idea for me was the idea of the "procrastination tax." At the same time, as someone with a chronic illness, I found many of the suggestions to be from an "ableist", harsh viewpoint. So if you are looking at this book to increase your efficiency and you have a chronic illness like me, please keep that in mind. Thanks so much for the ARC copy, Michael!
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August 4, 2017This is my own book, so Im not qualified to give an objective review, but I certainly hope you read it and write a review of your own! Best wishes!
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