The Ultimate Guide To Time Management
Reading this book was definitely an eye-opener for me. At first, I was reluctant, mainly due to the fact that I have never read a management book, but also because I am not much of a voracious reader. The first few chapters focused on explaining why is time-management necessary. I thought to myself, “Well duh, Time-management is knowing how to allocate your time properly”. But this book really caught me with my pants down. It was literally schooling me on what it really means to know the value of time, and its importance especially when handling a business. It took me awhile to digest some of the information and techniques listed, but once I’ve tried applying it in a much simpler situation, I know longer questioned its validity and reliability.
This book has a lot of concepts and theories. From time-saving concepts to knowing the value of your time in the form of monetary gain, this book tackles the time-management in every aspect entrepreneur should know in order to be successful. Like what the book says, it’s knowing how to “get later earlier”. Knowing how to cut down on the time wasters and establishing a more effective approach in management. What I really liked about the book is that it shatters the “idealistic” image of an effective manager and provides examples that ameliorate the reasoning behind the approach. I particularly enjoyed his viewpoint on “open-door” policy. The Author states how much of a “b.s.” approach it is in management, simply because it is an invitation to problems and nuisances. Dan Kennedy’s viewpoint on time-management and its importance in business is unique and radical, not because of how he states their relationship, but through his crafting of a fool-proof guide that clearly defines the finer details of time-management.
In general, this book is an essential tool for the everyday businessperson. Every chapter doesn’t emphasize on just “time-management”. The book breaks down “Time-Management” into detail, and it either gives us with profound insight, or a possible appalled reaction, depending on the reader. The manner in which the author explains his theories makes me a believer. Stating that everything we perceive, read in books, or hear in seminars, are not necessarily what is seen in the workplace. He talks about the harsh reality of being in the corporate world or managing a business, and not the fantasy of just making money with mere scheduling.
There is one chapter in this book that I can truly relate to, and it is identifying the time-wasters or time-vampires. As a person, knowing the factors that greatly diminish my time is important. To be able to properly react in those situations, and to make sure that the frequency of them arising is reduced to its most minimal degree. If this is achieved, time-management would be much more effective and chances to perform the necessary activities is increased.
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