• Time Management Made Simple

  • By: Brian Tracy
  • Narrated by: Brian Tracy
  • Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (585 ratings)

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Time Management Made Simple

By: Brian Tracy
Narrated by: Brian Tracy
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Publisher's summary

Brian Tracy is the top time management trainer in the world today—in 38 languages and 56 countries. In Time Management Made Simple he teaches you the best ideas learned worldwide in 30 years of research and teaching.

In this fast-moving 12 lecture program, you will learn how to manage every aspect of your time and life - more efficiently than ever before!

  • 1 21 Great Ways to Double Your Productivity
  • 2 The Miracle of Self-Discipline
  • 3 Goals!
  • 4 The Psychology of Time Management
  • 5 Getting Yourself Organized
  • 6 Establishing Proper Priorities
  • 7 Developing the Work Habits to Get Things Done
  • 8 Time Saving Techniques
  • 9 Overcoming Procrastination
  • 10 Keeping Up and Getting Ahead
  • 11 Saving Time in Dealing with Others
  • 12 Simplify Your Life

Bonus content: This audiobook includes a PDF workbook with notes.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2011 Brian Tracy (P)2011 Gildan Media Corp

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Repetitive, self-serving and lacking references.

What disappointed you about Time Management Made Simple?

I saw it was over 10 hours long and thought it would be very complete. It was not. It is very repetitive. About one hour before the end, Brian even says : "don't worry about the material being repetitive, it's good to hear good ideas several times". When I want to listen to good ideas several times, I expect to listen to the audiobook again, not hear it time and time and again in the same program. I suspect the real reason is that this is a loosely related collection that was put together to inflate the playing time.

For those familiar with Myer-Briggs Type Indicator, he is a super judger, and in his mind that is the way to be. Make all decisions now, throw away everything, when in doubt throw it out, and so on.

Besides, Brian is very self-serving. It sounds like he's making a shameless commercial time and time again. For instance, something that goes on for several minutes is summarized as: "An audio program is equivalent to reading 35 books. You should always listen to audio programs in your car. I produce many audioprograms. With no exception, everyone who listens to my programs does a LO better one year later".

Lastly, he makes all these claims: "scientists have discovered so and so". Which scientists, where was it published, where can I check it out?

What could Brian Tracy have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

He could have summarized his points, be less self-promoting, offer names for his stories, be less patronizing.

Any additional comments?

There are several better books, succinct and to the point. "Getting it done" is a very good one. "First things first", although not my favorite, is by far better than this one.

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A Cut-and-Paste Book

I don't enjoy this as much as Tracy's other works because it was very obviously cut-and-paste from aforesaid other works. It's like he took a few podcast series and spliced them together, without bothering to order them into an overarching narrative. It's always a challenge to keep the big picture in mind when listening to an audiobook, but when there isn't a coherent structure, it's harder to retain anything. Although I've listened to this book several times, I couldn't tell you one distinctive thing I remember about it that wasn't in his other books. The lack of structure makes the resulting read not very actionable.

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Great 3 hours

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The book is good but it repeats information for about 6 hours

Would you be willing to try another book from Brian Tracy? Why or why not?

I already have

Which scene was your favorite?

The first 3 hours

Who do you think would benefit most from listening to Time Management Made Simple?

Anyone with ambition

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there are better Brian Tracy books

What did you like best about Time Management Made Simple? What did you like least?

I like Brian Tracy. He has solid advice and you know what you're getting when you purchase something he's done. This book followed that formula. Unfortunately, it felt a bit too much like it was thrown together with bits and pieces from other books. If you're read/listened to something else by Brian Tracy, you've probably heard everything here, possible the exact same recordings of it.

What was most disappointing about Brian Tracy’s story?

Verbatim repeats of other material. Felt like it was more a compilation of other work than a new title.

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This is a great book!

Would you consider the audio edition of Time Management Made Simple to be better than the print version?

I have not read the print version; however, the audio version allowed me to listen to it while I was at work and in my car.

What other book might you compare Time Management Made Simple to and why?

This is my first book on Time Management.

Which character – as performed by Brian Tracy – was your favorite?

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Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book is a great motivational book and it will help one become better at time management.

Any additional comments?

I bought this book in an attempt to get a handle on the multiple task that I deal with at work. However, this book changed my business and personal life. I have learnt ideas that have motivated me in my personal life and helped organize my daily work.

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A lot of repeat

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

If there would have been new information.

Has Time Management Made Simple turned you off from other books in this genre?

No it has not.

Would you be willing to try another one of Brian Tracy’s performances?

Not really. I have tried them before and there is no new information

Any additional comments?

The book repeats itself a lot. The same things come over and over again making it repeat itself. I think the reason is that Brian Tracy has re-used parts of other books to make a new one. And I don't mean ideas, he has used either the same or very similar audio track that he used in other books (The sentences are the same and even the laughs sound very same). I have listened a few Brian Tracy books since I'm kind of a fan but this felt like rip off.

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Personal Trainer for Your Career

What was one of the most memorable moments of Time Management Made Simple?

The beginning summarizes all the tips and then the rest of the book goes through each tip in detail. This audio can be used like a personal trainer for your career. Just as there's nothing new under the sun on how to lose weight (eat healthy and exercise), sometimes you just need someone to tell you to do the obvious things -- writing your goals, making plans, don't waste time at work, focus on one thing at a time, etc.

What three words best describe Brian Tracy’s performance?

Okay but obvious editing

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Absolute waste of time and money

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Absolute waste of time and money

What was most disappointing about Brian Tracy’s story?

Waste of time, repetition...

Would you be willing to try another one of Brian Tracy’s performances?

No, Never

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Nothing

Any additional comments?

Dont waste your time and money on this one

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Mish mash

Cobbled together odds and ends from various presentations Brian Tracy has given, with a lot of repetition of points and lines across sections

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The best time management book ever !

Loved this book, Brian Tracy is a genius. Great ideas, great answers for a lot of time management problems. He goes beyond just time management, he offers ideas on how to be the best professional among other things. I recommend this book to anyone who is trying to get a hold of their life. someone who is looking to make big changes. I can't wait to try this stuff out!

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