How to Live on 24 Hours a Day
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“How to Live on 24 Hours a Day,” a classic personal time-management book originally published in 1908 has inspired generations of men and women to live deliberate lives. Not just another collection of timesaving tips, “How to Live on 24 Hours a Day” is more of a challenge to leave behind mundane everyday concerns, focus on pursuing one’s right desires, and live the fullest possible life. Reflection, concentration, and study techniques make it simpler to accomplish more truly rewarding undertakings than anyone ever dreamed possible. Though written a century ago, “How To Live on 24 Hours a Day” addresses the inadequacies, frustrations, and disappointments of people today in all walks of life–and it does so with humor and wisdom. A daily dose of “How To Live on 24 Hours a DAy” is at least as nourishing for the brain and soul as a multi-vitamin for the body. Arnold Bennett made a classic of its kind, a self-help book that really helps.
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This incredible small book talks about some of the most vital aspects of a full existence: the awareness of the passing time and methods of utilizing it to one’s unique advantage. It lays out a structure to a possible way of filling one’s time, and points to the obstacles and dangers lying in this execution.
The author’s style is extremely honest and clear. Although it is an ancient book and some examples may not apply to you, the core of the approach certainly applies to every individual living in the present day.
So take this book, read it, reflect on what it says, try out its suggestions, then I guarantee you that you will have a fuller/more pleased life. What more can one expect from any book, let alone a small one such as this?
P.S.: I also suggest “The human machine” by A. Bennett, if you like this one.
Rating: 5 / 5
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Rare is the book that stands the test of time. Rarer still is the book that can be read multiple times and still be engaging. This is decidedly one of those books. Each time I pull it off the shelf, I find once again how current it is, how useful, and also entertaining. Bennett is a pleasure to read and very insightful. I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone and everyone. You can find a small write-up on this and other related books of his online at Wikipedia.
Rating: 5 / 5
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As recommended by William H. Danforth in his “I Dare You” (another brilliant book), this book will help you to get more done in less time. Don’t believe me? Read it! What more is there to say? It works if you’ll only try it.
Rating: 5 / 5
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The greatest thing about this publication is that you are aware of the author’s opinion, but no bias exists within the material. The suggestions presented are done in such a fashion that any revolutions made will seem to be made by you, not the author. This allows for an objective analysis of your current lifestyle and some possible steps you may wish to take to improve it. I am not one who is usually enlightened or easily motivated, but I can honestly say I believe this book is an asset to all and considering the E-Book is only ($$$), you can’t go incorrect.
Delight in! I hope I was of some help.
Rating: 5 / 5
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Many books have been written over the years attempting to tell people how to improve their lives. They usually involve living on a certain amount of money per week or month. This book was first published in 1908, and was a major bestseller. It could be considered the first self-help book, and it takes a different approach, looking at time instead of money.
Time is a very amusing thing; everyone gets the same amount per day. Rich people do not get more than poor people. It’s not possible to go the store and buy time. Out of that 24 hours per day, everyone must carve out a life (marriage, family, work, leisure activities, religion, etc).
This book was written in a time and place (England of the early 1900s) where everyone took the train to work. One of the author’s suggestions is to use that time concentrating on one thing; it doesn’t matter what it is. If your mind starts wandering, hook a leash to it and bring it back. I’m not sure how well this would work today, when everyone drives to work. You say you can’t concentrate for very long? Having to give a huge presentation at work, or final exams in school, does a wonderful job of focusing the mind.
Then comes the evening, after the reader has gotten home from work. If this book had been written today, the author might say that occasionally vegging out in front of the TV is not a terrible thing, but don’t be like the average American, who does it for several hours a day, every day. Take, say, two hours a night, three nights a week, for a total of six hours. Use that time to learn a subject about which the reader is passionate, a leisure activity or interest. The subject can be literally anything, from A to Z. If a huge subject like history is chosen, it’s allowable to narrow it down to, for instance, the French Revolution or the Vietnam War. If a subject like classical music is chosen, go to an occasional concert or try your hand at playing an instrument. Again, if this book was written today, the author might say to use the internet to research your topic, but stay away from the chat rooms. During your learning time (for lack of a better term), lay off the well loved novels. The author has nothing against them, but the thought is to give your brain a workout; novels don’t do that. Most of all, take your time. The worst thing a person can do is burnout.
This book is small, but mighty. It says a lot, and it’s the sort of book that can be used by everyone, from one end of society to the other. Not enough time in the day? Not after reading this gem.
Rating: 5 / 5
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