Make Time: How to focus on what matters every day by Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky

Make Time: How to focus on what matters every day by productivity experts Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky addresses a familiar problem: much of daily life happens by default, leaving many people wishing for more hours and struggling to prioritise what matters.

The authors present a four-step framework designed for anyone to use, supported by more than 80 tactics for shaping each day with greater intention. The approach focuses on practical choices and everyday habits, from selecting a daily highlight to setting clearer boundaries around phones, social media, email, and screen time.

Key details

• Written by productivity experts Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky
• Centred on a four-step framework for daily focus
• Includes more than 80 tactics for designing your day around what matters
• Features guidance on managing phone use, social media, inbox habits, and screen time
• Encourages simple daily practices such as exercise, eating without screens, and going off grid

Synopsis

Most people spend much of their time on autopilot, while still wanting more space for meaningful projects and activities. This book offers a four-step framework, alongside more than 80 tactics, to help you focus on what matters every day.

It includes practical ideas such as choosing a daily highlight, being the boss of your phone, staying out of social media infinity pools, slowing your inbox, and making TV a sometimes treat. The authors also suggest habits including exercising every day (without overdoing it), eating without screens, going off grid, spending time with your tribe, and making your bedroom a bed room.