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authoraugust's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent little piece of work. I'm totally sold on his philosophies and tips (and to think it was written so long ago!). A great, quick read.
glenjbowen's review against another edition
3.0
~Book Insights~
It is always the man who has tasted life who has a desire to more of it.
1) Go to bed earlier and get up earlier.
Everyone gets their own 24 hours a day.
You can only waste the passing moment so once you realize put it to work since readily available.
We have to create a day within a day.
8-6 pm -work
6-8 - Another box - train mind and body
After work we work on the tired feeling. Then you eat after about hour.
Bed - Probably 6 hours after work.
Evening routine creation. At least 3 hours left for work in the evening.
It is always the man who has tasted life who has a desire to more of it.
1) Go to bed earlier and get up earlier.
Everyone gets their own 24 hours a day.
You can only waste the passing moment so once you realize put it to work since readily available.
We have to create a day within a day.
8-6 pm -work
6-8 - Another box - train mind and body
After work we work on the tired feeling. Then you eat after about hour.
Bed - Probably 6 hours after work.
Evening routine creation. At least 3 hours left for work in the evening.
kimball_hansen's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
Good book. Savor it slowly like we don't do with anything these days. Brandon recommended it to me. It had short chapters to take bite sized pieces from.
But listening to it on YouTube was annoying because it had way too many ads. I remember the Olden Days when the audiobooks I'd listen to on YouTube didn't have any ads. But back then I couldn't adjust the playback speed whereas now I can. So it's all a trick.
In order to live on 24 hours a day it is essential to know that some sacrifice is required.
Good book. Savor it slowly like we don't do with anything these days. Brandon recommended it to me. It had short chapters to take bite sized pieces from.
But listening to it on YouTube was annoying because it had way too many ads. I remember the Olden Days when the audiobooks I'd listen to on YouTube didn't have any ads. But back then I couldn't adjust the playback speed whereas now I can. So it's all a trick.
In order to live on 24 hours a day it is essential to know that some sacrifice is required.
bupdaddy's review against another edition
2.0
I feel dumb even counting this as a book. Whatever - I obsess about everything.
Anyway, here's the book: Carve out some time a few nights or mornings a week to better yourself. How should you better yourself? Read some serious non-fiction and contemplate it. That's really living, man.
Anyway, here's the book: Carve out some time a few nights or mornings a week to better yourself. How should you better yourself? Read some serious non-fiction and contemplate it. That's really living, man.
seanallday's review against another edition
3.0
I'd give it 3.5 stars. The book was written around 1910, so some of the examples are a bit dated, but the ideas can be applied to your life today. The "voice" of the author is a bit like a crotchety old man telling you to suck it up and get down to business, so he can be entertaining at times It isn't a book about time management, but rather a push to improve the "life" you get out of each day. The main ideas are:
* Time is a precious commodity.
* The supply of time is gloriously regular (you get a fresh 24 hours each morning), yet cruelly restricted (you need to get as much "living" in as you can).
* You have more time each day than you think (and this is before modern distractions of TV and e-mail).
* You should be using time each day to improve your mind/intellect.
* The improvement of your mind is like exercising in the morning - the increased fitness carries over, and adds zest to other parts of your life.
It is such a short work, and the text can be found online for free (I downloaded it to my Kindle), I'd say it is a worthwhile read for nearly everyone.
* Time is a precious commodity.
* The supply of time is gloriously regular (you get a fresh 24 hours each morning), yet cruelly restricted (you need to get as much "living" in as you can).
* You have more time each day than you think (and this is before modern distractions of TV and e-mail).
* You should be using time each day to improve your mind/intellect.
* The improvement of your mind is like exercising in the morning - the increased fitness carries over, and adds zest to other parts of your life.
It is such a short work, and the text can be found online for free (I downloaded it to my Kindle), I'd say it is a worthwhile read for nearly everyone.
vigneswara_prabhu's review against another edition
4.0
A Good read at a sedate pace.
Some of the things are dated which is understandable considering the vintage quality of the Book.
One thing that it does right is not provide quick tips to improve your efficiency or howto better utilize your day. It calls for a shift in your own mental state. Which enables one to be better equipped and enthusiastic in adopting the changes you see fit, into your life.
One doesn't merely implement quick help tips to improve oneself. Rather, look into yourself and ask what you want in life. where you see yourself being happy and accomplished. This perspective is endearing.
Some of the things are dated which is understandable considering the vintage quality of the Book.
One thing that it does right is not provide quick tips to improve your efficiency or howto better utilize your day. It calls for a shift in your own mental state. Which enables one to be better equipped and enthusiastic in adopting the changes you see fit, into your life.
One doesn't merely implement quick help tips to improve oneself. Rather, look into yourself and ask what you want in life. where you see yourself being happy and accomplished. This perspective is endearing.
ida_s's review against another edition
3.0
Very funny read. My favorite is the preface where he advises the reader to have the maid prepare tea in the evening so he can get up extra early and make his own breakfast without her. To get the most out of the day. Amazing.