Rajat K R

Make Time : Book Review!

This article is all about a book titled ‘Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day’. Read More To Find Out.

The Book in 3 Sentences

  1. Make time is a non-fictional book written Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky
  2. It is mainly about Making time for things that actually matter
  3. Make time revolves around 4 major principles - Highlight, Laser, Energize and Reflect

Cover of the bookMake Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day Image Cred- maketime.blog

Impressions

Make time is a fantabulous book by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky. In the book the authors provide some tactics which helps to make time for the things that actually matter to you. The book revolves around 4 major principles, Highlight, Laser, Energize and Reflect.

The Make time Principles image cred - maketime.blog

I tried some of the tactics mentioned in this book and all of them worked. The thing that made this book even more interesting to me was the fact that it always sharp and to the point. I really enjoyed reading this book. This book combined with 10 steps to earning awesome grades(while studying less) (which I’ve previously reviewed) is one of the best combos in the world.

Something else that I found interesting was the make time app which is available both on the playstore and on the appstore. If you want even more info about this book you can visit the website maketime.blog . As of now this is MY FAVOURITE BOOK (it might or might not change). I am giving this book a 5 star rating.

How I Discovered It

I think, I found this book as a recommendation on goodreads. The cover of the book was so vibrant and beautiful so I immediately bought it.

Who Should Read It?

This book, I think perfect for anyone who just can’t make enough time. I would say that anyone from grade 7 can read this book.

My Notes

Highlight

A Highlight is basically one thing that you decide to do in a day. It should be the main task for the day. Believe in your Highlight: it is worth prioritizing over random disruption.”

  1. Write your highlight down in a piece of paper
  2. Do yesterday again
  3. Schedule time for your highlight
  4. Just say NO when someone interferes during your highlight time
  5. Be a morning person

Laser

When you are in laser mode, you are focused on your work and your mind is as focused as a laser beam. Focus on you highlight and you’ll get into laser mode.

  1. Make a distraction free phone (delete all distracting apps)
  2. Log out of all apps after use
  3. Turn off all the notifications
  4. Wear a wristwatch and use it to check time rather than your phone
  5. When stuck don’t give up
  6. The more the friction (to use a software), the less the distraction will be

Energize

You must energize before going to Laser Mode.

  1. Exercise
  2. Eat real food (nuts, fruits etc)
  3. Optimize coffee
  4. Meditate
  5. Take a 15 min short nap
  6. Go outside
  7. Eat without screens
  8. Take out all the electronic devices from your bed room

Reflect

Write down some notes after you finished your highlight. Learn and improve from these notes.

How the Book Changed Me

  • I’ve started using my daily highlights and the other make time techniques.
  • I’ve started taking a 15 minute nap
  • I’ve started taking TIME more seriously

That’s it for now,

Thanks for reading,

Stay home stay safe,

Bye 👋🏻

-Rajat KR