"If you're ready to create order in your everyday life, hour by hour, this book is for you."-Susan Piver, New York Times bestselling author of The Buddhist Enneagram
"A wonderfully accessible guide that will forever change how I think about time. Mind blown!"-Michael MacLennan, TV writer and creator of Netflix's Tiny Pretty Things
A revolutionary system that gives you back 1 hour or more of lost time every day
People think they can manage time the way they manage money and other tangible things. But Andrew Mellen, the "Most Organized Man in America," has discovered that the only way to increase productivity sustainably is to change our relationship with time-our most precious and nonrenewable resource.
Combining cutting-edge neuroscience with common sense and compassionate tough love, Mellen will help you call BS on the cultures of FOMO and wearing "busy" as a badge of honor. By getting real about how you're currently spending your time, you will learn how to quickly set yourself free from the stories that have kept you stuck-feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed out every day.
Transform your life as you learn the most effective ways to:
- Break free from procrastination's gripStop multitaskingManage interruptions, distractions, and time wasters like social mediaUnclog your email inbox fastAvoid time-wasting meetings and run effective ones insteadTreat "no" as a complete sentenceTame the other deadly time thieves, including poor planning and overcommitting
Calling BS on Busy unleashes the power of a radically positive mindset paired with simple, practical actions you can take to instantly reclaim your life.
"Refreshing and probing, this is the book for anyone who needs more time."-Sharon Salzberg, New York Times bestselling author of Lovingkindness and Real Happiness
"Andrew's book blows up the lies we tell ourselves and lovingly replaces them with actionable strategies."-Peter Walsh, New York Times bestselling author of It's All Too Much