Work Day Management

This program is read by the author. Full of inspirational insights and advice, lifehacks, and real-world examples, Someday is Not a Day in the Week is CEO Sam Horn’s motivational guide to help readers get what they want in life today rather than "someday." Are you: Working, working...

This digest is based on the theory that we are all habitual characters and that our daily habits drive our productivity, our behavior, and ultimately our character. The goal of this digest is to enable people to become super efficient on the small things so that it frees up time for the more meaningful things in our lives such as family and friends, our hobbies, and a better lifestyle.

Congratulations, you’re a manager! But the question is, what’s next? This might be your first time in a management role, and you’re both excited and a little nervous to get up to speed asap and do a great job. But you’ve never managed people before like this, so you’re secretly a little worried. You might also be an experienced manager, who is ready to take your skills to the next level, try out our proven strategies and tips, and get ready for your next promotion. Either way, the good news is that you’re in the right place.

The typical American office worker only does about 90 minutes of real work per workday. The rest of each workday is largely spent on distractions like reading the news, web surfing, socializing with coworkers, snacking, taking coffee breaks, shuffling papers around, processing irrelevant emails, needless delay tactics, playing games, and daydreaming. Moreover, American office workers are among the world’s most productive. In many other countries, even less work gets done each day. This stat hasn't changed much in decades.