Although Ray Joseph’s time management guide “How to earn an extra hour every day” first published in 1955, it contains principles that remain highly relevant. It is still highly regarded in Japan as one of the main efficiency benchmarks.
While more than 500 time management tips are included in the 240+ pages, I have put together my top ten list of favorites here that will give an idea of the scope of this book:
1. Get motivated out of bed every morning, spending a few minutes after waking up to focus on the most enjoyable and enjoyable activities of the day. Page 5.
2. For men: learn to use a Electric razor it can save a lot of time in the mornings. Investing in a good quality razor along with the use of a pre-shave preparation will give you a close shave. Just have the discipline to last the 7-10 days it takes for your skin to adjust before you can enjoy optimal results. Page 11.
3. Regardless of the exact organizer you use, be sure to create a to do list for each day and update and re-prioritize as the day progresses. This single step can pay huge dividends in time management and productivity, as the mind is trained to focus on the most important task at hand. Page 20.
Four. Determine your body Peak periods productivity. This may involve keeping a note for two to three weeks and monitoring your activity, but once identified, your peak periods should be kept for your most important tasks. Page 44.
5. Here is a simple but very effective time management method for handling paperowrk. Deal with paperwork using two simple rules:
First, handle the sheet of paper as soon as it reaches your hand.
Secondly, decide which of these four actions you will take:
- do something about it
- pass it on
- file it
- Discard it
Page 65.
6. To get better reading rate and retention in four easy steps:
- Read with a purpose, not aimlessly
- Focus on the first few sentences
- Don’t move your lips while you read
- Avoid reading word for word
Mastering these four steps can make a big difference in how much material you can absorb and remember. Page 158.
7. Use wait time usefully by reading or relaxing. Always have reading material with you to use up those odd minutes when you have to wait. However, learn easy relaxation techniques so you can conserve your energy and stay fit and alert throughout the day. Page 179.
8. Turn your why in an educational center. Use your travel time wisely and listen to audio programs or audiobooks while driving or getting stuck in traffic. Page 193.
9. Make sure you are no more sleep of what you need. Take control of your body for a period of ten days by reducing your sleep time by an hour or half an hour and see if it can still work too. According to some analysts, many people sleep the number of hours they do out of habit, not out of necessity. Page 216.
10. Do Grocery shopping early in the morning, just after the store opens, when there are no crowds. This can be a huge time saver! Page 228.
We may not be able to change the length of a day from 24 hours to 25 hours, but we can use those 24 hours in such a way that we gain an additional hour through prudent and balanced time management.
Ray Joseph’s book certainly serves that goal by providing a storehouse of time management tips and advice from which to choose.
Title: How to earn an extra hour every day
Author: Ray Joseph
ISBN: 0722529953
Revised Edition: 1994