The title had a bit of a self-help vibe, so I started reading it lightly like a webtoon. But it turned out to be more realistic than I expected, so here's my summary.
The core message is, 'Don't try to rely on willpower—change your environment first.' I especially resonated with the perspective that being too tired to do anything after work isn't a willpower issue, but an energy management problem.
I actually tried a few of the methods from the book:
- Changing into sneakers as soon as I get home (starting the action before lying down on the bed)
- Leaving my phone in the living room and bringing only a book into the bedroom
- Waking up 30 minutes earlier to secure deep work time before work
The time I used to spend watching YouTube in the evening has decreased, so the day feels longer. The 30-minute morning study session has surprisingly become a solid routine. Of course, it falls apart every other day, but it's definitely more productive than when I hadn't read the book.
Among time management books, this one was far more practical than 'The Miracle Morning.' It's worth paying for.
Changing into sneakers—this actually works. As soon as I get off work, I switch shoes and head out for a walk, and the second I step back inside, I feel reset. After a month of this, the time I used to spend slumped on the couch scrolling my phone in the evening was cut in half, and I even picked up a habit of reading before bed. It's not about willpower—seems like the trick is just getting your body moving first.
by 문과출신개발자860 · ▲0