595
people found this helpful, as of 2023
ranked #26,825 most helpful
out of 571,544,897 reviews
★★☆☆☆
Clutter which an organized mind ejects
I think there is a cynical trend in publishing that goes like this: (1) identify a topic that is a real problem (2) reference new scientific discoveries (3) drone on and on to make it into a book as that's the most effective monetization strategy. This book is a prime example.
If you're looking for practical advice, look away. Levitin punishes you with a meandering and excruciatingly boring take on 'recent scientific discovers'. If you hang on and take your medicine, you're rewarded with the meagerest of unhelpful tips. For todo list management he suggests "you might want to try index cards!"
On the practical stuff, I think Levitin would have you read David Allen, who he mentions in worshipful tones. On the science, while probably accurate, he's not worth reading.
I wrote this review because I truly think it's a travesty that this is (currently) a #1 bestseller on amazon. The species is sagging.
August 2014 · Kindle Store · verified purchase