18 Minutes

“An intensely smart, insanely readable, and eminently practical guide to boosting our effectiveness.” —New York Times–bestselling author Daniel H. Pink

Based upon his weekly Harvard Business Review columns, Peter Bregman's eighteen Minutes clearly shows how busy people can cut through all the daily clutter and distractions and find a way to focus on those key items which are truly the top priorities in our lives.

Bregman works from the premise that the best way to combat constant and distracting interruptions is to create productive distractions of one's own. Based upon a series of short bite-sized chapters, his approach allows us to safely navigate through the constant chatter of emails, text messages, phone calls, and endless meetings that prevent us from focusing our time on those things that are truly important to us.

Mixing first-person insights along with unique case studies, Bregman sprinkles his charming book with pathways which help guide us—pathways that can get us on the right trail in eighteen minutes or less.

“Feeling in control of your time is a key element of happiness. In the thoughtful, practical, and often funny eighteen Minutes, Peter Bregman explains how to make sure we have plenty of time to do the things that matter most to us—so that our lives reflect our true values and priorities.” —New York Times–bestselling author Gretchen Rubin