Book Promotion: The Productivity Book Part II and Giveaway
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The Productivity Book
By Michael Brecht
Ever wondered what the secret is to productivity? Here’s a hint: there isn’t just one. Introducing the Doodle Productivity Book! Containing in-depth interviews with 30 of the world’s top productivity & time management experts, this book lifts the lid on the industry’s best kept tips and tricks. The result? An engaging and practical guide that will help you find your natural pace, so you can work smarter—not harder.
Ever wondered what the secret is to productivity? Here’s a hint: there isn’t just one. Introducing the Doodle Productivity Book! Containing in-depth interviews with 30 of the world’s top productivity & time management experts, this book lifts the lid on the industry’s best kept tips and tricks. The result? An engaging and practical guide that will help you find your natural pace, so you can work smarter—not harder.
I got a chance to ask Michael Brecht what the most important thing he learned while writing this book was. He had a lot to say.
We understand that the people who use our service do so because they’re passionate about finding a balance
and living a happier, more fulfilled life.That’s why an integral part of our business model has
always been to respond to our users’ needs; discovering what features could be added and learning how they
use the platform so that we can create a responsive, dynamic service. Thanks to this, Doodle has also been embraced by the productivity and time management community, and is regularly endorsed and recommended by professionals everywhere, simply on the basis of its usefulness.
I’m extremely grateful for this acceptance. Seeing Doodle used as a powerful productivity tool says a
lot about the potential of our platform. This is where the idea for The Doodle Productivity Book came from.
We wanted to connect our two communities: the regular Doodle users and the professionals, and explore not
just how Doodle can improve productivity, but how it can be used in conjunction with other technologies
and methods.
For me, the most important thing that I learned while writing this book—and what I hope our readers will also
For me, the most important thing that I learned while writing this book—and what I hope our readers will also
find—is that productivity is a very personal thing. Often people enter into highly-demanding, unnatural
productivity routines that require strenuous commitment. This balancing act then falls apart the moment
something unexpected enters the system. The point is that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and there is no
magic app or device that is going to solve life’s hurdles. It’s about being aware of the different methods and
smart technologies available, and then combining them in a way that meets your immediate needs while still
being flexible enough to not break when put under pressure.
That’s really the essence of the Doodle Productivity Book. It aims to help the reader learn more about their
personal approach to productivity, and with 30 interviews there’s a lot to be learned. It was my first publication,
and I’m happy to say that it was a huge success. Regardless of whether or not you’ve used Doodle, I
believe everyone can learn a lot about productivity and themselves from reading this book.
Author Bio
I am a serial entrepreneur, have more than twenty years of experience in IT and Digital Media and have held several international leadership positions in Europe and AustralAsia.
Since the beginning of 2014 I am CEO of Doodle – the world’s favourite online scheduling tool. Together with my fantastic team we have integrated Doodle into the Digital Portfolio of Tamedia AG, Switzerland’s largest media company. Our focus is to grow the business into a global application while strengthening its product offerings and continuing its successful monetisation. Doodle AG is a highly profitable business with offices in Zurich and Berlin.
My experience ranges from founding a start-up to various exits to multi-national corporates and subsequent integration. I enjoy topics of digital transformation and the leadership of highly innovative teams with a particular focus on growing a business internationally.
Now that digitalisation is increasingly becoming a topic for all businesses from start-up to large corporate, I have decided to start my own blog. Here you’ll find information on productivity topics, quotes about personal and professional efficiency, my reviews of awesome apps I use myself and I am trying to present a few stories that aren’t meant to be too serious too.
In my private life I am married and our home comprises of four children and our dog (an Australian Labradoodle). We are currently living in five different countries and I myself carry a German and an Australian passport. I enjoy sports, in particular football, swimming, tennis and all kinds of outdoor activities and I am passionate about the discovery of great wines.
The Giveaway
