I have just finished reading:The 168 Hour Week:Living Life Your Way 24/7 by Kevin Hogan. What a great book!
What I like about this book is that it tackles the REAL issues of time management. It’s all very well having well organised to-do lists or a matrix of urgent/important tasks or a nice system to get things done,but that’s not the issue. Most of us know what tasks we SHOULD be doing,but it doesn’t necessarily mean we do them! Why is that?
Dr Hogan’s practical understanding of human behaviour,the way we REALLY are,rather than the way we like to think we are,helps to answer this question,tackling such issues as motivation,procrastination,inertia,feelings,self sabotage,why goal setting rarely works,and understanding the value of your time. His coverage of procrastination is the most comprehensive I’ve seen and hits the nail on the head in terms of both how procrastination works and how to stop it.
Some of this book can make uncomfortable reading –the author quotes Dr. House (from the TV series):“People don’t change”and “Everybody lies”,and explains why this is mostly true and what to do about it! He talks about “5 Stupid Things People Do That Lead To Failure”. But I like the fact that Kevin doesn’t try to be politically correct or dress things up. He tells things as they are,warts and all,and backs up his assertions with facts.
Kevin Hogan then presents and explains in detail his system:See,Believe,Begin,Continue,Finish. This is written in a down to earth,entertaining and compelling way –again richly illustrated with all-to-familiar examples of “normal”human behaviour. It’s difficult to do this section justice in a review except to say that it is focused on how you can apply the system to you,and includes The Only Goal Setting System That Works,Getting What You Really Want and Shifting From Overwhelm To Productive.
The final section is really a workbook in which Kevin coaches you step by step through his system,no stone unturned. This I haven’t completed yet (the book has only just been published). But,having had a detailed look through:not completing this section would make this a thoroughly interesting book;completing this section may just change your life.
Martin
It’s great that the workbook is included. It is so silly for books that mean for you to take action to not bother with the workbook portion.
Bravo to Kevin for the new book.
Katie
I like how it is for “normal”behavior. I have found other self-improvement/time-management books just too lofty and unrealistic of a person’s actual life.
MissMentor
Best time management book ever!
Jose Escalante
http://www.joseescalante.com
Martin,
Great review!
Health,Fitness for Working People —Darryl Pace
I review the book and now going through it the second time and doing the exercises. It sure makes a person think/act on issues. I find it a great read and do.
Vicki http://www.bridal-threads.com
Hi Martin,
I agree. Dr. Hogan’s book is a must read. I read it once all the way through and now want to return to it to read and absorb more of it so it will impact my life and the lives of my clients well.
Happy Dating and Relationships,
April Braswell
Single Boomer Dating Expert
Great book! I liked it so much I bought a 15 copies for business associates.
Kate
I love KH’s take on time management. It is great to read a book from someone who has such an in depth understanding of psychology and its practical application.
Keri Eagan
AlternativeHealing*Insight
If you haven’t write a review on the book on Amazon,then pls do it. Your review would be useful for others. (I had written mine on it. So I do what I “preach”here.)
It’s an amazing book but it does require massive actions to get its massive benefit.
After all,that’s life is all about:Massive actions towards your goals.
John Ho
Numerology Expert Helps Understanding Personality for Better Influence &Persuasion