Leo Babauta of Zen Habits announced his newest book today. I’ve been following this blog for some time now and have not been disappointed. Download a free PDF of this 27 chapter book on simplifying your life here. There’s also a full digital copy with extra features available for $35 (which happens to be satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back). Check out the release post here.
table of contents
i. step back
- introduction
- the age of distraction
- the importance of finding focus
- the beauty of disconnection
- focus rituals
ii. clear distractions
- limiting the stream
- you don’t need to respond
- let go of the need to stay updated
- how not to live in your inbox
- the value of distraction
- why letting go of these distractions is difficult
- tools for beating distraction
iii. simplify
- creating an uncluttered environment
- slowing down
- going with the flow
- effortless action
- 3 strategies for prioritizing tasks
- letting go of goals
- finding simplicity
iv. focus
- a simple system for getting amazing things done
- single-tasking and productivity
- the power of a smaller work focus
- focused reading and research
- walking, disconnection, & focus
- creativity and practicing deep focus (available in full version)
- finding stillness and reflection (available in full version)
v. others
- finding focus, for parents
- the problem of others
- managers transforming office culture
- how to start changes on a broader level (available in full version)
