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The 15 Minute Rule
 
 

The 15 Minute Rule [Kindle Edition]

Caroline Buchanan
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

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An inspirational book that shows you how just fifteen minutes can help you to start all those jobs you have been putting off as well as helping make those changes to your life that you never quite get round to.

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The Fifteen Minute Rule sets out to help us tackle those things that we are always putting off: starting an exercise regime, looking for a new job, doing our tax returns or learning a new skill. Or perhaps doing something to improve the quality of life, by learning to fight depression or confront an annoying habit. Perhaps it's simply clearing the huge pile of clutter from your desk. Whatever it is, all you need is fifteen minutes and before you know it, some weeks later, you have accomplished a task you couldn't bring yourself to start.

The hardest thing to overcome when you're trying to start something daunting and new is to actually start. That mountain of paperwork in front of you that looks like it will take hours to go through and hours of mind-numbing sorting is hard to contemplate for most - but fifteen minutes isn't. Fifteen minutes is manageable and can bring minor and major results, each one providing satisfaction and a boost in self-esteem.

This book is for those people who need instant gratification and also those long-term players who recognise the benefits of consistency and dedication.

Product details

  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 639 KB
  • Print Length: 167 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0716022605
  • Publisher: Robinson (5 Jan 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B005RYLVO8
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #31,456 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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86 of 89 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Just about OK for 99p ... 24 Mar 2012
By AC
Format:Kindle Edition
I read it because it was on offer for 99p - Kindle deal of the day. That felt like an OK price.
Nearly all the advice can be found in other self-help books, plus the inspirational quotes are ones that have been used many times before. It has quite an upbeat feel and promises a great deal about fulfilling potential etc.

The technique itself is a bit like Pomodoro-Lite. You can find details of this technique free on the web.
Basically this is what you need to know:

1) Buy yourself a kitchen timer.
2) Decide what you are going to tackle - the writer uses an example of doing a tax return
3) Make sure you don't need to go to the loo or are desperate to have a cup of tea or make an urgent 'phone call.
4) Set timer for 15 minutes
5) Sit down and Focus completely on task for 15 minutes and STOP when timer goes off.
6) Go off and do something else
7) Keep repeating in 15 minute blocks and you will retrain yourself to get things done.
The idea is that you can do ANYTHING for 15 minutes.

The good thing is - it only cost me 99p and I don't have to look at it on my shelf - I can just delete it from my kindle.
(The reviewer who gave the book 1 star was suspicious of the 5 star reviews, because it was their first review.
This is also my first review.)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars It's enough to read the title! 2 Sep 2012
By Mike N
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
There's nothing wrong with the advice contained within this book, but really the title is one big spoiler, and the author seems a bit desperate in places when trying to string out the concept to make a whole book.

I paid 99p for it, so I'm not too upset. I notice the price is currently over £5. If I'd paid that much I would feel a bit of a mug having shelled out so much for so little.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars The title says it all - no need to buy the book! 29 April 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
How silly of me... I expected the book to expand on the concept of the 15 minute rule.... instead, all I needed to do was read the cover (and these reviews) and could have saved buying the book.

So, in summary, take a task you don't want to do and spend 15 minutes starting it... if you feel you can continue, then do so in 15 minute segments. If you want to stop, then OK. Do another 15 minutes another time.

Such a simple idea - why didn't I think of it before? Hmm...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Motivational
Easy read and gets you in the mood to tackle the things you just keep putting off! British writer so easy to relate to.
Published 15 days ago by Michelle Wood
4.0 out of 5 stars Read it
This book will revolutionise your thinking about what you can fit in a day. Read and re-read it, it's worth it.
Published 25 days ago by Craig Robinson
4.0 out of 5 stars really good
This was really well worth the money and was perfect when it arrived no damage and in prompt time, recommend.
Published 2 months ago by J's
5.0 out of 5 stars Great logical idea
This book doesn't really need to be a song as it is but the information in it is really good. The basic premise is that if you have a long list of things to do. Read more
Published 2 months ago by flickchick6
5.0 out of 5 stars A simple book with such a powerful message
I stumbled on this book and I am so glad I did. Armed with an egg timer it has allowed me to break down so many tasks that I have ignored into 15 minute chunks. Read more
Published 3 months ago by deborah chandler
4.0 out of 5 stars The 15 Minute Rule: How to stop procrastinating and take charge of...
This book is very good, I am already following its instructions , it is easy to follow and so simple really.
Published 3 months ago by Eveta Hubbardibus
5.0 out of 5 stars Time to make a difference
A lovely book which really helps you get moving, by encouraging you to allocate just 15 minutes to a task to start with. It really is quite ingenious. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs Linda C Marshall
1.0 out of 5 stars 15 minute rule
I spent the first half hour of reading waiting for something useful to be suggested but gradually realised that it was never going to happen. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ann Marie
4.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed
Found this when I was browsing for a book to read. As I was procrastinating about getting the VAT and accounts done I thought I would read it. It worked. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Susan Vincent
3.0 out of 5 stars For motivation.
Sadly I haven't yet discovered anything new ....yet ! I haven't finished reading but 'dip in' from time to time. Will finish it.
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