The goal is that through experimentation, each reader can develop the plan that works best for their specific needs and preferences. In fact, some suggestions are included that neither of the authors use. These sections include many ideas for how to fulfill that part of the plan, stressing that no one needs to use all of the suggestions. Make Time consists of four major parts Highlight, Laser, Reflect, and Energize. There are also ideas that seem more attainable, such as advice for how to be more present in the moment and not getting distracted by work when not at work. It is difficult to imagine deleting email and web browsers from a phone. There are some radical ideas outlined in this book as well, the most drastic being the extent to which the authors recommend unplugging from the constant distraction of the Internet. Infinity Pools are those distractions that suck up ridiculous amounts of time due to the fact that they are constantly refreshing, such as email, news sites, and social media. Busy Bandwagon is a term for the constant pressure of doing more to increase productivity, which leads to more things to do at an ever-increasing pace. The main ideas involve avoiding the Busy Bandwagon and Infinity Pools. The underlying ideas of the book aren’t really new, most are either old ideas or common sense advice wrapped up in new packaging. This book is written in a very accessible manner including some snarky footnotes that help keep the reader engaged. Make Time is a take on how to avoid distractions and be more focused on what’s really important from two of the people who helped to develop some of the biggest distractions, Gmail and YouTube. Book Review of Make Time Authored By Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky By Lauren Benoodt, PhD Candidate in Biophysics, Structural & Computational Biology

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