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If I could, I’d give this book 10 stars out of 5 - 200%!

Reviewed in Canada on September 1, 2021

Juliet Funt names the busyness epidemic that is rampant, especially in North America. And she gives very practical advice and tools in how to counter it. Specifically, creating 'white space', as she calls it, in our lives.

I have already begun to implement some of the practises and tools in order to take back my life and work. As a supervisor, I’ve invited a couple of my team members to read through this book in September so that, together, we can think about some habits we can change in our team in order to have a positive impact in our organization.

I think this is a book that I will come back to regularly, to remind myself of the tools and practices and to be inspired to change.

White space - we all need it. And we can have it.

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Jessica Duff

Being purposeful about your time.

Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2021

While this concept seems so easy to understand, the challenge is in the execution. Juliet gives the reader clear and deliberate tools to reclaim time in our busy lives. These tools and rules are simplified to be implemented in our professional and personal lives with the promise of being more present and productive.

By providing examples from her own life and revealing the ah-ha moments that helped her identify and shape these tools, she gives the reader assurance that they too can create more moments to think.

I'd recommend this book to anyone who just can't seem to find the time. It will help you assess your current state and guide you to evaluate and understand how to be more purposeful with the time you have and create space and time in places you thought impossible.

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Adrienne Bellehumeur

Thought-provoking, useful, and entertaining!

Reviewed in Canada on August 13, 2021

This book is thought-provoking (made me take a “minute to think”), useful (the frameworks are awesome for your work and personal life), and entertaining (I couldn’t put it down!). This is a must read for your personal and work life and a perfect toolset for any organization.

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Deborah B

Loved this book and easy to apply concepts

Reviewed in Canada on August 3, 2021

As someone who supports front line staff and leadership in health care, I'll be recommending this book to all my clients! Her elegant and practical approach to creating intentional moments is so critically needed for all of us. Her 'strategic pause' reference and insights can help those who feel the need to be productive and efficient while practicing self-care. I thoroughly enjoyed Juliet's content and writing style which is easy to digest and apply!

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Christopher Herrmann

A valuable contribution to the productivity conversation

Reviewed in Australia on August 6, 2021

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A Minute to Think is an enjoyable, practical read. The concept of creating "white space" in your daily schedule is priceless. Small increments of changes can make such a difference! With humour and wit, Juliet guides us through some practical changes that are easily implemented. Share it with as many people as you can!

Percy McKinney

A must read

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2021

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Every chapter brought new insights. I immediately applied the lessons. The number of hours in the day has not changed, and the demands on my time have not changed. But I get more done during the day than I did in the past. I don't check work emails in the evenings or weekends, but I've become more productive and nothings falling through the cracks. Also not immediately responding to every email but waiting to think through my response has saved me stress and unnecessary aggravation. I've purchased four copies of the book for friends and family.

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Renie M

A minute to review

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2021

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Here is your chance to calm down the chaos, and reclaim your focus on your priorities. This book is full of ideas, but it’s also written in a very easy to learn manner. I would use a highlighter and dog-ear pages for this book, there will be tips to apply to your life. What does our busyness get us? I love the chapter summaries, “take a moment to think”, lists some key takeaways from the chapter, and also asks a reflective question. This makes the book very interactive amd applicable. Also, the footnotes at the end are amazing references, if you want to learn more about a topic it will be very easy to track down. One very actionable tip could transform meetings. She recommends that we model meetings at 45 or 50 minutes, versus 60. This gives travel time to the next meeting, time for a bio break, and potentially a few minutes of white space. This is great for you, but it’s also great for your team members and colleagues. This book is an excellent resource and reference. It will continue to be helpful for years to come. I think my minute for review is up!

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Mike Robbins

Great book - such an important topic

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2021

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This is such a great book and such an important topic. Our world has gotten so crazy busy, especially these days, it seems almost impossible to find any time to think or to create necessary white space. Juliet does a great job not only reminding us of how necessary this is, but sharing compelling stories, data, and practical advice to take back our time and our lives. I highly recommend this book...and it is great for teams and companies.

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Amazon Customerwitt

Every busy person’s necessity!

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2021

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WOW! This book really spoke to me. I admit I have not finished it however I am well on my way. It is funny, it is honest, and it is relatable. I totally saw myself on these pages. Juliet’s stories are meaningful and get her point across. This book is a must for everyone. It will make a perfect gift for friends and business associates.

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Erin M

Not your average business book

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2022

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My first exposure to the incredibly talented Juliet Funt was during a conference in Vancouver many moons ago. She completely captivated a room of more than a thousand people with her ability to combine wit, empathy and humor in a very unique way. This book is a thousand times better, because you get that wonderful combination in chapter after chapter.

She delivers super-easy-to implement suggestions (with some subtle sides of snark and brilliant pop culture references) to de-clutter your mind and Outlook calendar so that you can be more productive and less overwhelmed. I'm pretty sure my coworkers are tired of me telling them "YOU HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK!"

But seriously, you have to read this book!

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