Make Time: How to focus on what matters every day
This is a book about slowing down the crazy rush. It’s about making time for things that matter. We believe it’s possible to feel less busy, be less distracted, and enjoy the present moment more.
John Zeratsky • Make Time: How to focus on what matters every day
every mistake was just a data point, and we could always try again tomorrow.
John Zeratsky • Make Time: How to focus on what matters every day
The first thing we learned was that something magic happens when you start the day with one high-priority goal.
John Zeratsky • Make Time: How to focus on what matters every day
I felt relief. I felt free.
John Zeratsky • Make Time: How to focus on what matters every day
It is not this straightforward at first. However, my holiday to Reighton Sands with no internet has been easier. There's pressure to check my profiles.
In a fit of irritation, I grabbed my phone and furiously uninstalled Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
John Zeratsky • Make Time: How to focus on what matters every day
I did this and re-connected in December 2021. However, i deleted my accounts completely!
As a result of being constantly online, I wasn’t present enough with my children. And I was perpetually putting off my big “someday” goal of writing a book. In fact, I’d procrastinated for years without typing so much as a page.
John Zeratsky • Make Time: How to focus on what matters every day
When I am connected online, I get easily distracted with multiple 'ports' of distraction. What I want to know is: Am I looking for things to occupied?
Being more productive didn’t mean I was doing the most important work; it only meant I was reacting to other people’s priorities faster.
John Zeratsky • Make Time: How to focus on what matters every day
Writer's thought - reacting to others' tasks before your own. You should not go out of your way to help others. It's their problem, not yours.
check off another to-do?
John Zeratsky • Make Time: How to focus on what matters every day
Is it wise to aim for ticking off tasks over spending time with family.