An interesting concept. Very Cleary written and consise. Not really ground breaking ideas. But a very good concept and well put together.
I will see how implementing these goes helps my life.

Use "fearsome focus" to make changes that have significant impact with minimal effort.

Don’t waste your time on this book.
The ideas are outdated and uninspired.

To simplify, the key points are:
t•tMake lists
t•tCreate a distraction-free environment
t•tDon’t assume what you think is true—do your research, check statistics, etc.
t•tTo cultivate a more creative mind, do things you wouldn’t typically do, such as “eat ethnic food.”

It feels more like common sense than anything insightful.

I got the audio book through the library app and realized there's enough value in Lakhani's questions at the end of each chapter that I bought a hard copy of the book to use regularly.

If you've never read a time management book, this is a great place to start. If you have, you'll be bored. There's nothing new hear, but t works as a great introduction to tactics of the masters. Or a brief refresher course in the tips you already knew, but forgot.

Отличная книга для самоанализа

HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Fearsome focus 45 min, 15 admin/break.

2. Next step task.

Yawn.

2 stars for the two principles that I thought could be of some value. Don't bother unless you are stuck in an island with no other book but this.

I thought this book was okay. I didn't agree with everything the author suggested, but I did find some interesting info in some of the chapters. I was surprised by his recommendation to look long and hard at friendships and associates to see which relationships were value added to your life. This seemed a little cold at first. However, after thinking about it some, I have realized that I spend way too much time at work talking with acquaintances and listening to their problems, which means I have less time (and energy) to listen to my wife and kids. This means that I have been choosing people I hardly know over my own family. So I did learn an important lesson from this book, and I will be looking to make appropriate changes in my work and personal life moving forward.

I have read better personal development books than this one. However, I do believe there are good lessons in this book that someone can apply to improve their life.

Some good tips and thinking questions but awfully specific. I was hoping more fire generic strategy for maximizing an hour.

I found the book readable and quite interesting. That said, it isn't for everyone - mainly because it's basically a highly structured approach that (I feel) won't gel with everyone.

A should-read book on business life.