#83: Book Highlights - Make Time by Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky

About this episode

J.R. Yonocruz discusses key insights from the book 'Make Time' by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky, focusing on strategies to prioritize what matters in daily life.

Make Time Book Highlights: Focus on What Matters Every Day J.R. Yonocruz highlights Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky, and how to reclaim attention from constant busyness and endless distractions. He breaks down the four-step daily framework—Highlight, Laser, Energize, Reflect—with practical tactics for prioritizing what matters, reducing tech distractions, boosting energy, and iterating through reflection. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 01:48 Why Make Time 02:51 Busy Bandwagon 03:55 Four St...

People in this episode

Host: J.R. Yonocruz

Topics covered

• time management
• productivity
• focus
• self-improvement
• distraction reduction

Keywords

• Make Time
• Jake Knapp
• John Zeratsky
• productivity
• distractions
• time management
• self-improvement

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Books & works: Make Time

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