Just seven minutes of focus are enough to make a person more organized and effective, whether in professional or personal life. It is what the productivity expert reveals, columnist ofForbesand authorbestseller, John Brandon, in the bookSeven minutes to boost your productivity. Result of ten years of research on the subject, this release is a practical guide for those who want to structure their own routine and focus their attention on what really matters, in order to achieve better results in less time
Brandonpresents a practical method to optimize time management, maximize focus and gradually increase performance, from daily schedules. Among these strategies, the author suggests starting the morning with a quick planning, when noting the three most important tasks of the day; set fixed times to check emails; adopt short breaks for rest every 90 minutes of intense work; and eliminate digital distractions, for example, mute social media notifications during moments of concentration. With the application of these simple habits, the specialist demonstrates that it is possible to achieve beneficial effects without resorting to drastic changes
Many people spend the day just reacting to external demands. It is essential to take control of your own time and set clear goals. After all, effective productivity does not mean doing more tasks, but yes, focus on what really brings results
(Seven minutes to boost your productivity, p. 32)
The reader also finds real examples of routines and conscious planning from great CEOs such asJeff BezosandDavid Rubenstein. Bezos is not so strict with his early morning hours, however, he is extremely intentional about the first period of the day and always schedules important meetings at this time, aware that we are more productive and intelligent in the morning…a routine helps to start the day with predictable activities, logo, you need to do the same thing daily to be able to develop focus, explainJohn Brandon.
Seven minutes, published byHábito Publisher, argues that productive days do not happen by chance, because they are the result of the development of discipline and the elimination of harmful habits that hinder high performance. This method is based on the idea that small daily changes can generate significant positive impacts on professional performance, without the need for extra hours of dedication or mental overload
Technical sheet
TitleSeven minutes
Subtitleto increase your productivity – how to manage your schedule, overcome distractions and achieve the results you desire
PublisherHabit
GenderPersonal development
Edition1st ed., 2025
ISBN: 978-65-8479-521-1
Pages: 288
Price: 64,90
Where to find: AmazonandE-commerce Hábito Publisher
