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The Experts' Guide to Doing Things Faster: 100 Ways to Make Life More Efficient | 
 enlarge | Author: Samantha Ettus
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 11523
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 1.5
ISBN: 0307342093
Dewey Decimal Number: 640.43
EAN: 9780307342096
ASIN: 0307342093
Publication Date: October 28, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Product Description
It’s time to win the race against the clock. From finding a parking spot to getting in a good mood, to falling asleep or thinking on your feet, speed is often at the heart of a better life. The Experts’ Guide to Doing Things Faster provides you with straightforward and creative strategies for being more efficient in every aspect of every day—in 100 compact chapters written by 100 of the world’s leading experts, including:
• Daily essentials, such as getting ready in the morning by Hannah Storm
• Lifestyle lessons, such as throwing a dinner party by Colin Cowie and writing thank-you notes by Carolyne Roehm
• Beauty basics that include styling your hair by Sally Hershberger and losing weight by Harley Pasternak
• Romance road maps, such as making a winning first impression by Neil Strauss
• Physical feats that include running faster by Justin Gatlin and relaxing by Rodney Yee
• Money matters, such as selling a home by Barbara Corcoran and getting a loan by Sir Richard Branson
• Healthy hints, such as speeding up your metabolism by Mark Hyman and overcoming guilt by Keith Ablow
Some of these experts are household names, others are industry leaders—all are at the top of their profession. From a two-time Super Bowl winner and survivor of twenty-nine operations (“How to Recover from Surgery") to New York’s most famous doorman (“Make Someone Feel Good”), from the founder of the Geek Squad (“Make Your Computer Run Faster”) to Las Vegas’s premier wedding planner (“Plan a Wedding”) and an Olympic eater (“Cure a Stomachache”), they are the authorities on their subjects.
Packed with funny, surprising, and incredibly clever advice, The Experts’ Guide to Doing Things Faster teaches you how to lead your life more efficiently, leaving you with more time to enjoy its pleasures.
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 A book we all need! November 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a mother of 3 with not a second to spare, I find this book to be an incredible resource. We could all use more efficiency in our lives and this well-organized, clear and concise book shows us how to insert it into almost every aspect of our lives. I will definitely be giving this book to all of my friends as a holiday gift.
A Wonderful Resource! November 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have truly enjoyed reading this book and learning from the many perspectives provided by the various authors. The book is fun to read and fast. I have enjoyed the many "pearls" of wisdom from the "Experts' Guide to Doing Things Faster". This is a great gift!
Didnt think I could live my life any faster....but I was wrong! This book is AWESOME October 31, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Beyond amazing... I read Samantha's Experts Guide in one sitting the night I received it. Entertaining and useful, the book now sits on my desk at work...everyone in my office, from my nurses to my patients enjoy the witty advice. My personal favorites are Sally Horchows tips on friendship and Colin Cowie's advice for parties. Samantha compiled a stellar cast of authors. As a single mom of two small children, and a doctor who works six days a week, I pride myself in doing most everything at lightening speed....BUT this book has taught me to take life to the next level. Thank you Samantha!!!! Dr. Gervaise Gerstner
A worthy follow-up October 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After reading the other books in this series, I wasn't sure I had much else to learn. Well, it turns out I was wrong. This newest compilation of expert advice has all sorts of valuable guidance on a wide array of topics, so it not only wisened me up, but also makes a smart gift for just about anyone.
Makes a Great Gift October 30, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I loved this book! It seemed like every chapter had some great gem of advice I came away with. And each chapter is written by a leading expert so no two are alike. My favorite chapter was the one on how to reduce the length of meetings. Verne Harnish suggests starting a meeting at 9:08 instead of 9 because the off hour gets people show up on time. My wife and I loved Barbara Corcoran's how to sell a home. But I also found Richard Branson's advice on getting a loan very solid as well. There's Colin Cowie (Oprah's Party Planner) writing "How to Plan a Dinner Party" and perhaps my favorite - world champion competitive eater Crazy Legs Conti (who holds the world record in twinkies and pancakes) writes "How to cure a stomach ache". A gold medal, world record sprinter writes "How to run faster". This book is going to be my go-to gift. This is not another overly detailed "how to book" --- each of the 100 chapters provides a fun 3-4 page overview. Even in the areas that I thought I knew it all I learned a whole bunch of new things.
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