A Minute to Think audiobook

It may sound revolutionary - but the more you work and fill up all your free time with activities, planning, and to do items - the LESS efficient you are at work and at home. We've become so programmed to hit the ground running the moment we wake up that we stop taking time for ourselves. The burnout and overwork is palpable. We make ourselves available by email all day, we feel guilty whenever we see blank space on the calendar so we fill it, we don't like to say no so we inconvenience ourselves - the list is endless. Juliet Funt examines how introducing little white spaces on our work and social calendars can actually make us do our best work and make us feel better. Doing nothing, even if just for 2 or 5 minutes can help us re-orient ourselves and grab a breather. It can help our brains take a break before we switch to the next task. It doesn't need to be hours long, but we need small pauses throughout our day. Broken into three parts this leadership/self-help book covers the culture of insatiability, the white space way, and applying the principles. At the end of every chapter there is a brief bullet proof summary that is great for when you want to go back and look at a bite size chunk at the ideas in the book. Easy to read and understand - change doesn't have to start with management - it can start with you. I can't wait to start small and start adopting ideas from this book into my private and work life. A must read in a crazy busy digital age.

This is one book I'd love my extroverted friends to read, lol. My fellow introverts understand the power of quiet without having to explain it; I'm learning the power of articulating "just give me a sec to think," especially on calls (video or otherwise), to alert folks that activity is occurring, even if it can't be observed.It's particularly good paired alongside another recent read of mine, Erica Dhawan's Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance. I feel especially well equipped, both at work and at home, to incorporate white space and advocate for its effectiveness. In a (especially business) world where decisions are often made by the loudest voices, whether or not they're the right ones, reads such as this one help us quieter ones to speak up and get results in our own way. Same destination, different path, and both have their perks.I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

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A book on productivity?! Now your talking! This was right up my street! Some brilliant tips and loads to think about...

This was an interesting read. I'm not sure I took away too much that was new, because I think I have a mindset that's aligned with the book's recommendations. It clarified some thinking, though, and gave some useful tips.

A good reminder for me to not feel guilty about declining a meeting or taking a walk or just being present with myself.

This was a well-written piece with good ideas and practical ways to include patience and time into your daily life. I enjoyed the insight greatly. "Seize what truly matters on this one and only today in your one and only life."

Listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by the author who has a bright female American accent suitable for 1.75x speed.There are so many great pieces of advice in this book that comes from someone who has experience in this realm. I laughed at times, paused and sat with discomfort at other times, and ultimately wanted to shake things up moving forward. I'm glad I spent a few precious moments reading this book and would recommend it to all.Favourite Quotes:"Everyone's always surprised I can talk that fast but, for me, it’s just like my inner tempo is finally getting to come out.""As a result of moving quick, I also had trouble determining how many activities I could do each day.""I do not have ducks or a row; I have squirrels and they are at a rave.""We need permission to pause — and to do so during business hours... Pausing simply makes us work better.""Behaviour unchecked becomes behaviour sanctioned.""Multiple research studies have shown that pauses are good for performance, creativity, and stamina."CDO - OCD with the letters alphabetized"Leaders… treat very few things as urgent and it shows in everything from their full attention when you interact with them, to their trusted and timely follow through, to the relaxed cadence with which they speak. They assume calm pacing is their right and they take it.""Now jump cut to the movie of your real life: stuffing down a protein bar instead of lunch, stumbling toward the copier just a little too fast while working on five things at once. Do you possess the disposition of a refined leader, or do you seem rattled, subordinate, and slightly unhinged?""Consciously slow yourself down.""It's not about response time; it's about your response.""Avoid talking as the only fix. Apply and teach specific frameworks and shared language to use together.""Control or growth: pick one.""Influence others through attraction rather than promotion."Get your own house in order.Talk about changing mindset, not culture.Be a whitespace leader.Be patient."Appreciate small wins.""The subtle violence of self improvement: lifelong learning is an admirable pursuit but each time we uncover something we need to work on, our previous self is thrown into sharp relief and we become aware of where we've been imperfect.""Aim to be one percent more whitespacey… than you were before.""Joy is what we make whitespace for.""Have that moment of arrival. Take a strategic pause and feel it all the way down.""Many accomplished people realize too late they’ve missed the ride, but it’s never too late to catch tomorrow's."

"A Minute to Think" is a trendy new self-improvement book that offers a simple solution to the problem of personal productivity. I have written in other reviews about my misgivings about business books which take ancient concepts of virtue and philosophy and repackage them into 21st century corporate speak and present these concepts as if they were new and revolutionary. "A Minute to Think" is not new, nor is it revolutionary. In a word, this book is about an ancient concept in philosophy, the idea of moderation. Juliet Funt applies the concept of moderation to the corporate work world and arrives at the same conclusions that rabbis, philosophers and monastic masters have practiced for millenia. It is the idea that, if you forget about trying to wring productivity out of every minute of the day, if you step back and take a moment to think, you'll find that you get much more than you give up in the effort.Having said that, this idea, although not original, is very relevant to today's world. In corporate America, where data is deemed more important than wisdom and cost is more significant than value, the idea that taking time to discern and think is a valuable insight. If more corporate leaders read this book then we may find fewer incredibly stupid ideas appearing in corporate strategic visions. Gone would be the impression that businesses can make big profits from lending money to risky borrowers, that property values must always go up and can never go down, or that demanding more from employees instead of investing more in them is a solid business practice. I hope that more corporate executives and managers read this book. If they do so, perhaps they will develop an appetite for more works of true wisdom and will ultimately make sounder business decisions.

Before I read this book, I knew nothing about it. I just happened to find it a thrift store and it caught my eye.Juliet’s writing style and relatable examples kept me smiling throughout the book. This book is also the most recent self improvement book I’ve read, so the references and examples felt extremely applicable. I felt less interested in the chapters regarding work related subjects, but that’s just me. The last few chapters felt like they dragged on in comparison to the first few that instantly grabbed my attention. Those are the only reasons I gave 4 instead of 5 stars. I started off the year with Atomic Habits and ending with. A Minute to Think feels very fitting. If you liked Atomic Habits, you’ll probably like this book as the writing style is similar (although this book gets extra points for being written from a woman’s point of view).

I have followed Julie for a while since she was on the stage at the Global Leadership Summit sharing about white space. As I have incorporated White Space into my daily routines more and more I have told others about it as well. When I was able to read this book by her capturing the unique ability white space can bring to anyone, I jumped at the chance. This book is a must read for anyone. As we are moving more and more quickly with technology and things are demanding more of our time this book is fantastic to help us be better people. Our brains are a wonderful things and we must use them to the best they can be. This book helps you do that. I am amazed at what this book provides in such a small size. It is a quick read, but one that will definitely be a resource for years to come with notes and dog eared pages.

A pleasant little surprise. Juliet Funt confirmed the solution to an issue I've been grappling with in my professional life (compounded by working at home in the pandemic,) that we are so overscheduled doing stuff that there is not time in the day to actually get any real work done. Her solution is obvious if not exactly easy to implement, but it is a 2022 priority: block more time on my work day calendar (goal: 2 hours a day including lunch) so I can keep up with my workflow, actually strategize a bit and feel more in control at the end of the day.Juliet has a very dry, very funny sense of humor that grew on me while reading her book, left me want to see more of her work. The book is full of realistic, real world examples. She reminds me stylistically and directionally of Kim Scott, author of Radical Candor: blunt, insightful, and right. Well worth the read, recommended.

I've literally just finished this and I can't fully explain the profound and practical impact this book has had on me. Each chapter is just a nugget of a nourishing meal that gives you a glimmer of hope that your life can be better than what it feels like now in the constant busyness and hurry. I've written so many notes, highlighted so many quotes and already plan on taking top tips back to my team. Funt, you are a gifted generous genius. Every professional in a busy corporate world who feels like 'it will always feel like this until I die' HAS to read this book. It should be mandated that all who are about to enter the workforce read it too so they know there is a better way. Absolute privilege to read this book.

Since reading this book..Since reading this book I am beginning to see white space available all around me. Overlooked, I now literally see it in the printed page that makes the words visible to my reading eye. More importantly, I see white space available in the ways I engage with people and actually with myself.Juliet observes reality with all its challenges. She uses picturesque words to brighten clarity, deepen understanding and bring hope for change at work and home. As I care for my forgetful 96 year old mother in her own home, I am challenged to use this time to create honorable moments in her present (sic) and build memories that I can carry on to my children (4) and grandchildren (16).

While reading this book, I have interacted with a couple of people who really could use some white space in their lives. Interacting with them drives me nuts. I'm pretty fortunate that my work and personal calendar is not stuffed full like a stomach at Thanksgiving. As an introvert, too many entries could overwhelm me. I like white space, a lot.I've gone through new years with resolutions with me screaming "Good enough is good enough" ... or "Good Enough is not good enough." (this is one the chapters)And ya know, this book is good enough.

There is no accident I started the year with this book.White space is not something I am unfamiliar with, it's not a new concept for me, but it's amazing how in a couple months how life can pile on, speed up, slow down, and unconsciously suffocate. I finished this book after another 80 hour work week. I'm sitting on a bench over looking the ocean and feeling so connected to what I know to be true. Sometimes you just need an excellent book full of instruction, clarification and motivational reminders to help get back on track.Thank you for this!!! Every single person should read this.