Do you ever look at the clock and wonder where the day went? You spent all this time at work and didn't come close to getting everything done. Tomorrow try something new. Use the Pomodoro Technique to work in focused sprints throughout the day. In Pomodoro Technique Illustrated, Staffan N teberg shows you how to organize your work to accomplish more in less time. There's no need for expensive software or fancy planners. You can get started with nothing more than a piece of paper, a pencil, and a kitchen timer.
You have so much you need to accomplish today. Your list is a mile long and you find yourself getting interrupted every other minute. You'd like to tell everyone to leave you alone, but most of the interruptions are coming from you! You think of a phone call you need to make or a web site you need to check and before you know it you're answering email, checking twitter, and finding a million other things to occupy your time.
You need to focus---really focus.
The Pomodoro Technique puts you back in charge of your day. You'll apply successful techniques from software engineering to identify what you should be doing today and to help you achieve your goals. Your mind won't wander when it is fully engaged in short bursts of focused activity.
Learn to work less and accomplish more using nothing more than paper, pencil, and a simple kitchen timer.
Set the timer and start on your next Pomodoro. When the bell rings take a break. This personal approach to timeboxing is at the core of the Pomodoro technique and this book is filled with advice on how get started and how to tailor it to your own needs.
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Staffan Noteberg has 20 years of experience as a freelance software developer, Agile coach, and conference speaker. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden and Istanbul, Turkey. And he's not only focused on his own productivity; he's also passionate about helping all kinds of office people to improve their personal time management.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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The pomodoro technique enthusiasts will make a great point by telling you that it's very simple to just start using it right away - all you need is some paper, a pencil and a timer of some sort (with an alarm). That is true - but before getting there, first of all you need to make sure that the technique is right for you. And if it is right, you need a good level of enthusiasm to keep you motivated to put the effort into using it, before it becomes part of your daily routine.
That's what this book does, and does it great - it's a fun, engaging, easy to understand presentation of the pomodoro technique. The book is short (you can read it all at once, like I did) yet comprehensive - it will give you all you need to start using the technique right away and be productive. Even more, it will fire you up - it will make you believe in your potential and in what you can achieve one pomodoro at a time.
I've read the book more than a year ago and I've been using the pomodoro technique, on a daily basis, ever since.
Finally, for the pomodoro beginners - keep an open mind when it comes to metrics. Staffan puts a lot of emphasis on measuring interruptions - me on the other hand, I'm more interested in other metrics to improve my productivity, such as number of completed pomodoros vs. voided pomodoros, productivity (no. of completed pomodoros) per day / day of week / week / month, number of pomodoros per period of day, etc. So pick the metrics that make YOU curious, and that help YOU improve your workflow and become more productive.
I recommend this book as being better than the original pomodoro book - it's a must read if you're considering trying the pomodoro technique.
That's what this book does, and does it great - it's a fun, engaging, easy to understand presentation of the pomodoro technique. The book is short (you can read it all at once, like I did) yet comprehensive - it will give you all you need to start using the technique right away and be productive. Even more, it will fire you up - it will make you believe in your potential and in what you can achieve one pomodoro at a time.
I've read the book more than a year ago and I've been using the pomodoro technique, on a daily basis, ever since.
Finally, for the pomodoro beginners - keep an open mind when it comes to metrics. Staffan puts a lot of emphasis on measuring interruptions - me on the other hand, I'm more interested in other metrics to improve my productivity, such as number of completed pomodoros vs. voided pomodoros, productivity (no. of completed pomodoros) per day / day of week / week / month, number of pomodoros per period of day, etc. So pick the metrics that make YOU curious, and that help YOU improve your workflow and become more productive.
I recommend this book as being better than the original pomodoro book - it's a must read if you're considering trying the pomodoro technique.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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The pomodoro technique is simple and highly effective. I learnt it from this book and it has greatly improved my productivity. The basics of the technique are very simple: choose something to do, set a timer for 25 minutes, do that thing and nothing else until the timer goes off. When the timer goes off, stop what you are doing, take a break that doesn't involve any mental activity for a few minutes, repeat.
Of course there is more to it than that. Along with the more detailed mechanics there are notes on why you need it, how to plan your day and analyse your performance at the end of the day. How to deal with the many and varied interruptions both of our own making and of others that make this technique both initially difficult and rewarding as you cope with them. Finally how to adapt it to your own needs and how to use it when working with others, say if pair programming.
This book is short and easy to read. The top third of every page is taken up with one of Staffan's very nice hand drawn pictures and the text is simple and succinct. I've really enjoyed other books on the 'Pragmatic Bookshelf' such as 'Practices of an Agile Developer' and 'Ship It!', and this is a great addition.
Of course there is more to it than that. Along with the more detailed mechanics there are notes on why you need it, how to plan your day and analyse your performance at the end of the day. How to deal with the many and varied interruptions both of our own making and of others that make this technique both initially difficult and rewarding as you cope with them. Finally how to adapt it to your own needs and how to use it when working with others, say if pair programming.
This book is short and easy to read. The top third of every page is taken up with one of Staffan's very nice hand drawn pictures and the text is simple and succinct. I've really enjoyed other books on the 'Pragmatic Bookshelf' such as 'Practices of an Agile Developer' and 'Ship It!', and this is a great addition.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Great book that really helps you to become more efficient in your daily life! The technique is also easy to learn and use. This is also a great help for your kids finishing their home work.
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