Marc Zao-Sanders

Timeboxing can help you get things done, but more importantly, it can help you do more of what you love and less of what you hate. Zao-Sanders will explain to you how timeboxing the stuff you have to do but don't want to do as well as the things you do want to do will help you get more pleasure and less tedium out of life. As you internalize the lessons of this exceptionally wise book, you’ll begin to feel the presence of a coach who’s there with you every step of the way.

Kim Scott, the bestselling author of 'Radical Candor'

A masterclass in intentional living. This book on timeboxing is essential for anyone seeking focus in a distracted world. I've long championed the benefits of timeboxing, and Marc’s book brings it to life.

This brilliant book will teach you how to stop trying to do too much, so that you can actually get more done! Bound to become a classic in the productivity literature.

Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, the author of 'The Talent Illusion' and 'I, Human'

Now more than ever effective focus is a problem many, probably most of us feel. We are confused and overwhelmed on a daily basis. This smart and engaging book presents a deceptively simple, subtly powerful technique for structuring our lives and work to actually get things done. It's a revelation.

Michael Bhaskar, the author of 'Curation' and 'Human Frontiers'

Timeboxing is an eminently practical book that changed my habits almost immediately—and also changed the way It think about time itself. It helped me organize my life around the people and things that matter most, and gave me a practical guide for doing so. Box time on your calendar right now to read this book.

Luke Burgis, the author of 'Wanting' and 'Unrepeatable'

Constraint=Freedom. In Timeboxing, Marc Zao-Sanders explores the why behind constraining your time as well as the practical details of how to make it happen. The goal isn't to live a rigid existence but instead a life vibrant with intention and full of what truly matters to you. If you feel like you're floating through life without a plan, read this book.

Elizabeth Grace Saunders, the author of 'Divine Time Management'

Timeboxing is a delight. The book is interesting and practical. Each chapter serves a purpose. Best of all, the method really works. For over 30 years I’ve sought to optimize my work and my life. I thought I had things pretty much figured out. But then I read Timeboxing. The impact was immediate and dramatic. My new habit of timeboxing each morning has lifted me to a new level of focus, calm, and productivity. We all can benefit from more focus and more impact. That’s exactly what Timeboxing offers. The short chapters are well organized and easy to read. You can use the techniques immediately to boost productivity with less stress each day. If my Stanford students could read only one book this year, I’d want it to be Timeboxing by Marc Zao-Sanders.

BJ Fogg, the bestselling author of 'Tiny Habits'

Like so many of us, there are always a thousand things to do and the feeling of overwhelm and stress is never far away. Timeboxing is a simple system for living a more intentional and lower stress life. And it works. After I read the book I asked my entire leadership group to do the same. It's well worth using this method to do one thing at a time, in this era of digital, always-on, social media excess.

Timeboxing provides essential strategies for thriving in today’s fast-moving world, with practical tips everyone can adopt.

Timeboxing is a must-read for anyone looking to boost their productivity and take control of their time. This practical guide offers simple yet effective principles that are easy to implement and deliver real results. For me, the 15 minute planning sessions at the beginning of the day are like magic. Whether you've just picked up a new set of responsibilities or simply seeking to optimize your daily routine, this book provides the tools you need to succeed.

Jared Spataro, Chief Marketing Officer, AI at Work

The Power of Doing One Thing at a Time

Do you feel like you're always busy, but never truly productive? 
 
Do you crave a simpler, more intentional life? 
 
Look no further than timeboxing: the gloriously simple practice of choosing one thing to do, when to do it, and getting it done. 
 
In concise, easy to digest chapters, this book will dive deep into the discipline of timeboxing, explore the benefits of incorporating this time management practice into your daily life and most importantly, show you the tried and tested ways to make it a habit that sticks. 
 
Say goodbye to feeling overwhelmed and hello to a more intentional, fulfilling life with timeboxing.

Marc Zao-Sanders

Praise for Timeboxing

Timeboxing can help you get things done, but more importantly, it can help you do more of what you love and less of what you hate. Zao-Sanders will explain to you how timeboxing the stuff you have to do but don't wa ...

A masterclass in intentional living. This book on timeboxing is essential for anyone seeking focus in a distracted world. I've long championed the benefits of timeboxing, and Marc’s book brings it to life.

This brilliant book will teach you how to stop trying to do too much, so that you can actually get more done! Bound to become a classic in the productivity literature.

Timeboxing can help you get things done, but more importantly, it can help you do more of what you love and less of what you hate. Zao-Sanders will explain to you how timeboxing the stuff you have to do but don't wa ...

A masterclass in intentional living. This book on timeboxing is essential for anyone seeking focus in a distracted world. I've long championed the benefits of timeboxing, and Marc’s book brings it to life.

This brilliant book will teach you how to stop trying to do too much, so that you can actually get more done! Bound to become a classic in the productivity literature.

Timeboxing can help you get things done, but more importantly, it can help you do more of what you love and less of what you hate. Zao-Sanders will explain to you how timeboxing the stuff you have to do but don't wa ...

A masterclass in intentional living. This book on timeboxing is essential for anyone seeking focus in a distracted world. I've long championed the benefits of timeboxing, and Marc’s book brings it to life.

This brilliant book will teach you how to stop trying to do too much, so that you can actually get more done! Bound to become a classic in the productivity literature.

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