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Make Time

by Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky

Productivity & Time Management

How to Focus on What Matters Every Day

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Preview — Chapter 01: Write It Down

It’s easy to let days slip by without a sense of what really mattered. Most of the time, the mind jumps between small tasks and distractions, leaving little clarity. The idea here is to begin by simply writing down a single focus for the day - a Highlight that will give direction and meaning. Putting it on paper makes it real, harder to ignore, and easier to commit to. Writing down a Highlight doesn’t have to be complicated. It could be a project at work, a conversation you’ve been putting off, or even time for something enjoyable. What matters is that it feels important enough to shape the day around. This practice pulls attention out of the endless stream of demands and creates an anchor for the hours ahead. By taking a moment to write it down, the day shifts from reactive to intentional. Instead of being carried along by busyness, you give yourself a clear point of focus. It’s a small step, but one that changes how the rest of the day unfolds.

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