168 Hours  (English, Paperback, Vanderkam Laura)

168 Hours is a definitive guide to time management. This book will enable readers to make the most of the time in hand and plan their work better.

Summary of the Book

168 Hours is a popular self-help book by renowned author, Laura Vanderkam. There are 168 hours in a week and the author provides guidelines and a brand new approach to making the most of them. In this modern day world, where everyone is busy with their jobs, families and the internet, the author shows the readers how to manage their time better. With a little examination and prioritizing, the readers will find it possible to sleep for eight hours a night, exercise five days a week, take piano lessons, and even write a novel without sacrificing on the quality time for work, family, and other things that really matter. Drawing on the stories of successful individuals, who have fulfilled their goals with the help of effective time management, this fun, inspiring and practical guide which will help people of any age, lifestyle or career get the most out of time and their lives.

About Laura Vanderkam

Laura Vanderkam is an American author, blogger and motivational speaker. She is a member of USA Today’s Board of Contributors, and writes the “168 Hours” blog for CBS MoneyWatch. Her extraordinary work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, City Journal, Scientific American, Reader’s Digest, Prevention, Fortune.com, and other publications. She has also appeared on several television programs, including The Today Show and Fox & Friends. A 2001 graduate of Princeton, Laura enjoys running, writing fiction, and serving as president of the Board of Trustees for The Young New Yorkers’ Chorus. She is currently based out of Philadelphia, where she stays with her husband, two young sons and baby daughter.