In a word, it's about productivity.
This was the first book I had read on productivity - and also the first substantial piece of writing by a Christian on productivity. I was expecting good things from Tim Challies and he did not disappoint in the least.
In the first chapter, he defines productivity as this:
"Productivity is effectively stewarding your gifts, talents, time, energy, and enthusiasm for the good of others and the glory of God."
The first four chapters of Do More Better lay the groundwork for the book by offering up a framework for thinking about work and priorities and rest. Challies covers defining our roles and areas of responsibility, creating a mission, and how productivity glorifies God.
The final six chapters nail down the practical parts - how to harness particular tools to effectively manage our time and tasks. He points out three tools and includes a chapter on each - 1) a task management tool (like Todoist), 2) a scheduling tool (like Google Calendar), and 3) an information tool (like Evernote).
Challies includes bolded action steps throughout the book to emphasize what to do next.
There are two appendices at the end that you also don't want to miss - one on organizing your email and the other with 20 tips on productivity.
Challies is a capable communicator, adept at clarity and substance even in a short chunk of writing (the page count rings in at just under 120 pages - including ten chapters and two appendices). He is pithy and practical (abundantly practical) and I already feel like I'm getting more organized after reading Do More Better.
One principle especially continues to stay with me: a home for everything and like goes with like. These simple yet profound nuggets of wisdom are what endue Do More Better with punchy power.
What better way to start the new year than picking up a Christian book on productivity? Don't miss out. Grab a copy of Do More Better today.
Within the first pages, Challies claims that this book will improve your life. I have to agree.
Buy Do More Better here.
*I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.
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