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SBQ – Book: Work Smarter Not Harder by Timo Kiander
📚 SUMMARY BULLET POINTS
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Core Idea: The book provides practical productivity strategies aimed at helping professionals get more done in less time, without burning out.
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Focus on Systems: Timo Kiander emphasizes building repeatable systems for daily tasks rather than relying on willpower or multitasking.
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Time Management Techniques:
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Use of time blocking and the Pomodoro Technique to stay focused.
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Prioritize tasks with the Eisenhower Matrix (urgent vs important).
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Plan your day the night before to reduce morning friction.
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Energy Management: Productivity isn’t just about time—Kiander stresses the importance of rest, sleep, and exercise for peak mental performance.
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Batch Processing: Group similar tasks (e.g., answering emails, meetings) to reduce context-switching and mental fatigue.
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Avoid Multitasking: Encourages single-tasking to maintain flow and deeper work focus.
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Eliminate, Automate, Delegate:
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Eliminate unnecessary tasks.
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Automate repetitive ones using tools or scripts.
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Delegate anything that doesn’t require your unique skill set.
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Digital Tools: Recommends apps like RescueTime, Evernote, and Trello to manage time, notes, and tasks effectively.
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Self-Improvement as a Habit: Encourages regular reviews of goals and routines, with small consistent tweaks leading to compounding productivity gains.
🧠 QUOTES & INSIGHTS
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“Don’t try to do more. Do less—but do it better.”
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“The key to productivity is not adding more to your plate, but removing distractions from it.”
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“Working hard is useless if you’re working on the wrong things.”
Would you like a comparison with Cal Newport’s Deep Work or a visual summary of the Eisenhower Matrix and Pomodoro Technique?
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