Peter Drucker: How to (Actually) Manage Your Time

Many consider Peter Drucker the most influential thinker in the history of management.

His prolific writings — over 30 books — have gone on to sell millions of copies and inspire young managers all over the world.

That’s great. But what if you’re not a manager?

What if you’re a freelancer, an office grunt, or just a hermit living in the woods? Can Drucker still help you?

You bet. There’s one thing that everyone has to manage. It’s something very close to us — ourselves.

For Drucker, this self-management starts with time.

In The Essential Drucker — an excellent intro to Drucker’s prolific writings (over 30 books!) — there’s an entire chapter devoted to his method of time management.

I’ve used a variant Drucker’s method on and off for a while now. When I do use it, I am a productive beast, averaging 7–8 hours of quality work a day. When I don’t, I average 2–3 hours — no better than the average American.

Let’s take a look at Drucker’s method. Read more

Charles Chu - Better Humans - 8 Apr 2017