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Mentioned in 5 episodes
I Know How She Does It
How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time
Book • 2015
In 'I Know How She Does It', Laura Vanderkam analyzes the time management strategies of highly successful women who earn at least $100,000 a year and have children under 18.
The book is divided into three main sections: Work, Home, and Self.
It provides insights and practical tips on how these women use their 168 hours each week to advance their careers, enjoy family activities, and pursue their passions.
Vanderkam's research challenges conventional notions of time management, suggesting that by making conscious choices and using time productively, women can achieve a fulfilling balance between work and personal life.
The book is divided into three main sections: Work, Home, and Self.
It provides insights and practical tips on how these women use their 168 hours each week to advance their careers, enjoy family activities, and pursue their passions.
Vanderkam's research challenges conventional notions of time management, suggesting that by making conscious choices and using time productively, women can achieve a fulfilling balance between work and personal life.
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Laura Vanderkam 's book that collected time diary data from women with jobs and families.


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