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

by Robert W. Bly

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781601631336
Publisher:	Red Wheel/Weiser
Publication date:	12/20/2010
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Robert W. Bly is a freelance copywriter specializing in direct marketing. McGraw-Hill calls Bob Bly "America's top copywriter" and he was voted Copywriter of the Year by AWAI. Bly is the author of more than 75 books. His articles have appeared in many publications, including Target Marketing, The Writer, Cosmopolitan, and Amtrak Express. His online newsletter, "The Direct Response Letter," has more than 50,000 subscribers. Bly lives in River Vale, New Jersey, with his wife and two children. He can be found online at www.bly.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 Work Habits That Speed You Up 13

Chapter 2 Do You Really Want to Be Productive? 33

Chapter 3 Goal-Setting 51

Chapter 4 Save Time and Money When You Travel 61

Chapter 5 The 10% Solution for Increased Personal Efficiency 71

Chapter 6 Networking Online 87

Chapter 7 Using Technology to Save Time 103

Chapter 8 Going Mobile 117

Chapter 9 Delegation and Outsourcing 133

Chapter 10 Getting Organized 151

Chapter 11 Planning Systems and Software to Increase Your Productivity 167

Chapter 12 Maximizing Your Personal Energy 179

Chapter 13 Managing Information Overload 193

Chapter 14 Saving Time at Home 207

Index 219

About the Author 223

Editorial Reviews

"Robert W. Bly's helpful, amusing and slim volume is jam-packed with wisdom and plenty of tips to help you organize, manage your time better, cure procrastination and increase your productivity."
—Rolf Dobelli, GetAbstract.com

Reviews

"Robert W. Bly's helpful, amusing and slim volume is jam-packed with wisdom and plenty of tips to help you organize, manage your time better, cure procrastination and increase your productivity."
—Rolf Dobelli, GetAbstract.com

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