Make Time

Set a single intention. Each morning, choose one activity to prioritize as your Highlight. This could be an important work task, a personal project, or simply something you want to do. By proactively selecting a focal point, you ensure you spend time on what matters most to you, rather than reacting to other people's priorities. Aim for your Highlight to take 60-90 minutes. This provides enough time to get into a flow state without being overwhelming. Write down your Highlight to increase the likelihood of accomplishing it. Remember, perfection isn't required - simply choosing a Highlight help

Lesson 1: Choose a daily Highlight to prioritize what matters most

This principle from Make Time is backed by Jake Knapp's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 2: Redesign your relationship with technology to beat distractions

This principle from Make Time is backed by Jake Knapp's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 3: Boost your energy by adopting hunter-gatherer habits

This principle from Make Time is backed by Jake Knapp's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

How to Apply Make Time's Lessons

The real value of Make Time lies in its applicability. After reading, the most important step is identifying which of Jake Knapp's principles speak most directly to your current situation.

Consider keeping a journal while reading — noting where the ideas challenge your current approach and where they confirm what you already suspected. The friction of your own resistance often points to the most important insights.

Key Quote

"Choose a daily Highlight to prioritize what matters most" — Jake Knapp, Make Time

About the Author

Jake Knapp is the author of Make Time. The book reflects years of research, observation, and synthesis of evidence from multiple disciplines.