Your 27 hour day by R Poornalingam - Book Review by Priyanga R Annadurai
The book by R Poornalingam is on Time Management and is divided into 9 chapters. In this book, the author makes us understand that we are the pilot of
Time is what we want the most, but what we use worst.- M. Scott Peck
The book by R Poornalingam is on Time Management and is divided into 9 chapters. In this book, the author makes us understand that we are the pilot of the fast-flying time, and it's in our hands how we make the most out of it.
Key Takeaways
- The Pareto's Principle - According to this principle, 20% of our activities will yield 80% of the result. The author insists on identifying this 20% of the activities as Priority tasks and spending quality time on them.
- A, B, C analysis - Divide your activities/tasks into 3 categories depending on their importance.
- Fix the deadlines - Long-term, medium-term, and short-term goals are to be set and monitored.
- Prepare a detailed action plan for each of the priorities.
- Ability to say no is one of the important attributes of an efficient time manager.
- Make a to-do list.
- Complete the difficult tasks first.
- Invest time in Serious reading.
- Prepare a time log to analyse how your time has been spent.
- Use your spare time for deep self-introspection.
- Control your time. Be in charge. Feel the change.
Apart from these main takeaways, the author also explains handling meetings, building your team, managing your time with the principle of no arrears, preparing a Time budget, etc. After reading this book, I have sorted out my priorities and arrived at a detailed plan for the short and long term to chase them. Hope this book helps you in mastering Time management!
About the Book - Your 27-hour day
Total number of Pages: 100
Price: Rs. 175
Buy the book online Here
About the Author - R Poornalingam
R Poornalingam is an Indian Administrative Service officer of the 1970 batch. He is the Former Health Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu. He has authored four books, “Energizing your Power Utility”, “Management by Listening”, “Your 27-hour day” and “Change” in addition to a number of articles.
About the Blogger - Priyanga R Annadurai
I am Priyanga R Annadurai, an IAS officer of the 2021 batch borne to Tamil Nadu cadre.