Make Every Second Count: Time Management Tips and Techniques for More Success with Less Stress

by Robert W. Bly

Make Every Second Count goes beyond the usual time-management books to bring you a broad range of strategies and tactics--dozens of proven methods to get more done in less time.
You'll discover how to maximize your time by setting priorities, create useful schedules, and overcome procrastination, how to boost your energy level and productivity with proper diet, exercise, and sleep. You'll also learn how using the latest technology can enable you to manage information and communicate more effectively and efficiently.
Make Every Second Count will show you:
How to eliminate bad habits and unnecessary activities that slow you down.
The painless way to handle paperwork.
How to master the art of saying no.
The three types of to-do lists every person should keep.
Make Every Second Count also contains time-tested advice on goal setting, business travel, social networking, mobile technology, planning systems, and time management in the home.

Genres: Productivity, Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published December 20, 2010

About the author

Bob Bly is a freelance copywriter with 4 decades of experience in direct response and business-to-business marketing. He is the author of 100 published book on topics ranging from science, sex, satire, and science fiction -- to small business, writing, advertising, and online marketing. McGraw-Hill calls Bob Bly “America’s top copywriter.”

Reviews

[Amber House · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book may be good for someone starting a business, but I didn't find many useful time management ideas. I agree with a previous review, that some of his ideas are unrealistic. He gives the impression that work is the only important thing. Most of the chapters offered some good ideas, but were about networking, communication, etc and not time management.
In addition, there were several spelling errors.

[Manoj Kakran · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very good "time management" guide for businessmen. It have many soundproof ways and ideas to stay productive.

[Srijith Jagdish · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent start if you are looking to organise yourself better and to get more done…

The author has given neat headings to important sections, thereby making it easy to skim through sections and not having to read unit all…

The technology time savers may not be relevant today but I would urge readers to look at what problems they are solving for rather than the tool it self…for eg. Facebook for business may not be relevant in today’s times but one can always find today equivalent for FB…

Thanks,

Sri

[Nikki Punjabi · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a good book. One time read. Few things to learn from this.

[Ben Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent work for the everyday "busy person". Bly's principles are simple, relevant and practical.

[Steve Cioccolanti · Rating 1 out of 5]

Bought this book when I was preparing for my DVD series on "Redeeming the Time".
I ended up sticking with Biblical wisdom which deals with the heart of procrastination and the incentives to obey the Lord. Nothing will motivate you faster than discovering you have a purpose and destiny. I should say I redeemed my time by not finishing this book.

[April Kohrt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did like this. I did like parts of this a lot - like the chapter "Do you really want to be productive" & several others. I found the history of cell phones and travel tips a bit boring but the the rest of it well worth the read. The author let's you see glimpses of his own life and I appreciate that. It makes it seem more personal and attainable.

[Valerie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome in so many ways! Thank you for letting me borrow it, dear library, but I'll be buying this one. It is all the info I need in one book!

[Harsh Eglesiaa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book is great for understanding time management, well exampled and of course the words are to the point.