{"product_id":"pomodoro-technique-illustrated-the-easy-way-to-do-more-in-less-time-9781934356500","title":"Pomodoro Technique Illustrated: The Easy Way to Do More in Less Time","description":"\u003cb\u003ePrinted in full color.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003ePomodoro Technique Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You need to focus---really focus.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Learn to work less and accomplish more using nothing more than paper, pencil, and a simple kitchen timer.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStaffan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Pragmatic Bookshelf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525187146002,"sku":"9781934356500","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4376c2fd-16b5-4bbd-b223-46547978f359.jpg?v=1731206835","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/pomodoro-technique-illustrated-the-easy-way-to-do-more-in-less-time-9781934356500","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}