15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management

Overview

New York Times bestselling author Kevin Kruse presents findings from his study of ultra-productive people in this 2015 book. The research is based on survey data and interviews with billionaires, Olympic athletes, straight-A students, and over 200 entrepreneurs—including Mark Cuban, Kevin Harrington, James Altucher, John Lee Dumas, Pat Flynn, Grant Cardone, and Lewis Howes.

Promise

The book promises to help readers double their productivity without feeling overworked and overwhelmed, exploring what would happen if a few new habits could dramatically increase productivity and even 5x or 10x it in key areas.

Notable Strategies

Some of the key strategies covered in the book include:

• 1,440 Minutes: Recognition that there are 1,440 minutes in every day
• Why Millionaires Don't Use To-Do Lists: Insight into why ultra-productive people avoid traditional to-do lists
• Time Travel Trick: A method for curing procrastination
• 3 Questions: How to save 8 hours a week by asking three strategic questions
• Energy Maximization: Maximize your energy to maximize productivity, focusing on sleep, diet, exercise, and short breaks throughout the day

Research Foundation

The book's findings are grounded in actual research with high-achievers across multiple domains:

• 7 billionaires
• 13 Olympic athletes
• 29 straight-A students
• 239 entrepreneurs

Format

Published in 2015, the book is available in paperback, Kindle ebook, and audiobook formats on Amazon, Audible, and other retailers. A bonus workbook is also available to help readers implement the strategies.

Impact

The book has become a popular resource for professionals seeking evidence-based productivity strategies backed by research with demonstrably successful individuals across various fields.