"If an individual is not aware of a systematic, objective approach to their own efficiency systems, they are at a disadvantage to all 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 something here for everyone that will have an immediate impact on their day-to-day lives.
The Efficiency Playbook includes examples and illustrations
- Why multi-tasking is a myth and should be avoided - Personal & business workflow analysis and modifications - 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 - How to cut through thought clutter - The top efficiency secrets of successful entrepreneurs
This book is a phenomenon in of itself. With over 25 years of experience, Michael Andrew has pinpointed a plan for anyone wanting to improve their personal life as well as their employed life by leaps and bounds. I was blown away at how much information was packed into this book. A jewel of a find if you are interested in how to make accurate decisions in seconds, measuring your own personal time value, cutting through clutter and even measuring your own thought processes and much more. There are written assignments after many of the chapters where we can write our own thoughts about the ideas presented in the book which gives this book an air of classroom learning. With a football playbook set up, there are countless great quotes and ideas to help everyone improve their life exponentially. One of my favorite lessons taught is the idea of consolidating two or more problems into a single course of action called using the double-edged sword in solving our problems. This should be required reading for every business manager as there are so many great ideas and opportunities to create more efficient experiences for ourselves through the experiences and thoughts in this book from running our own companies to improving our own habits. Well worth the time to read.
The Efficiency Playbook is a really good book. It is full of information and ways to improve your efficiency. The author won me over at the beginning when he stated that if you are looking for errors, you will find them. Honestly, I have read a lot of books that need a good editor. This is not one of them.
He breaks down different elements of efficiency into groupings so that it is organized. So that you can easily remember the topics, each topic has an appropriate label and a symbol. To illustrate each topic, he provides examples. There is a wealth of information in this book, and I will be going back to it again and again. I’m glad that the author took the time to write the book to share his knowledge with everyone.