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A charming, life-changing fable that will help you rethink your whole approach to time, priorities, and possibilities.
Riley Jenkins is in trouble. An ambitious, hardworking consultant in her late 20s, she's used to a lifetime of nearly perfect evaluations - until she gets a terrible performance review from her boss. How is that possible when Riley does everything her clients want - including answering emails 24/7 - faster than they expect it?
That's precisely the problem She's spread too thin. Despite her insane hours and attention to detail, Riley can't produce the thoughtful work her clients expect. Now, she's been given 30 days to close a major deal, or she's out. Meanwhile, her personal life is also on the edge of disaster, with her boyfriend and close friends losing patience with her chronic unavailability.Â
The last thing Riley wants, at a stressful time like this, is to attend a women's leadership retreat with some of her colleagues. But she can't get out of her commitment a weekend in New Jersey at some silly-sounding place called Juliet's School of Possibilities.
Yet before long, Riley is surprised to find herself intrigued by Juliet, the lifestyle maven who hosts the conference. How does a single mother of two run a successful business while acting as if she has all the time in the world? The answer may lie in one of Juliet's Zen-like comments "Expectations are infinite. Time is finite. You are always choosing. Choose well."Â
By the end of this story, you'll join Riley in rethinking the balance between your present and your future, between the things you have to do and the things you want to do. Like Riley, you can free yourself from feeling overwhelmed and pursue your highest possibilities.
Read Juliet School of Possibilities A Little Story About the Power of Priorities Audible Audio Edition Laura Vanderkam Penguin Audio Books
"Juliet’s School of Possibilities will resonate with anyone challenged to build a career while also finding time for sleep – much less a personal life. The amount of wisdom packed into this fable astounds me. The main character Riley makes many of the same mistakes I do, and seeing her careen towards disaster strengthens my backbone to take the time to prioritize and strategize, (and say no!) rather than just reacting to the seemingly urgent matters demanding my attention. Author Laura Vanderkam distills her many time management and productivity books into a few simple rules to live by, which are easy to remember because of the story built around them. You’ll enjoy the quick read and the lessons will stay with you. Highly recommend."
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Juliet School of Possibilities A Little Story About the Power of Priorities Audible Audio Edition Laura Vanderkam Penguin Audio Books Reviews
- This is Laura Vanderkam's first "business fable," and it's a great one, perhaps better than many other business fables I have read. I felt this one connected with my own work experience more than some others. This book is a great way to get introduced to the principles of productivity and time management that Vanderkam writes about in her nonfiction works in a story that sticks with you.
As a work of fiction, I enjoyed way Vanderkam developed her characters and set the scene. I could envision that inn at the beach, the exhilarating bike ride, and even feel the main character's excitement when she had a great idea. I won't spoil the ending, and almost wished the book were a little longer, but if you want a book to reset or remind you of what's important, this is a great one. This book makes a great gift for new hires or new college graduates - and I LOVE the cover.
One of my favorite quotes "“Our actions determine our courses. How we live our hours is how we live our lives.†Juliet paused. “Could how you live your hours lead to a place where you can’t even say what you’re proud of?" - Juliet’s School of Possibilities will resonate with anyone challenged to build a career while also finding time for sleep – much less a personal life. The amount of wisdom packed into this fable astounds me. The main character Riley makes many of the same mistakes I do, and seeing her careen towards disaster strengthens my backbone to take the time to prioritize and strategize, (and say no!) rather than just reacting to the seemingly urgent matters demanding my attention. Author Laura Vanderkam distills her many time management and productivity books into a few simple rules to live by, which are easy to remember because of the story built around them. You’ll enjoy the quick read and the lessons will stay with you. Highly recommend.
- I’m a huge Laura Vanderkam fan since reading “Off the Clock†last year, so I was excited for the arrival of “Juliet’s School of Possibilities A Little Story About the Power of Priorities†to arrive on release day (today!). This quick read (took me an hour & fifteen minutes) is a fun story that teaches important - and real - points about the importance of the choices we make and the priorities we set with our time. Choose to spend an hour with this book - it could change your life!
- Great little book. It is much harder to write a small book than a big one. Most people will take away the repeated theme of “I have all the time in the world.†I liked the gem hidden in the future vision of who gets to be CEO. Why not Rylie? Someone has to be. ;) I hope that this becomes a classic for next gen business women, much like The E-Myth by Michael Gerber.
- The “parable†at the beginning was very predictable and the questions to ask ourselves after the story ended were also the same. This is not a book that will teach you anything you do not already know. Perhaps it is useful to answer some of the questions and do some thought but this ain’t rocket science by any means.
- Juliet's School of Possibilities provides an enjoyable, bite-sized, and accessible introduction to Vanderkam's broader time management research and writing. For readers who find themselves inspired by Reilly's story and the prompts tucked into the back of the book, I strongly recommend Vanderkam's earlier books, including "I Know How She Does It" and "168 Hours." Both are longer, deeper dives into time management that inspired me to radically adjust my outlook on working motherhood.
I'll absolutely be passing on my copy of Juliet's to the next young colleague who comes to me asking "how in the world do you manage a career and kids and a life?" It's doable, even energizing, if you (to quote Juliet) "choose well." - I have followed Laura Vanderkam's blog and read her books for a few years now and was excited when she announced she was writing a business parable. I have become a lover of books written in this style and this one did not disappoint! The characters are lovable and the storyline is not over the top at all. There are good principles to take from such a quick read. My favorite quote was - "'I don't have time' means 'It's not a priority.' We always have time for what matters to us."
If you want some quick tips and a book to help you rethink what you spend time on - buy this book. And I would also recommend listening to her new podcast (titled Before Breakfast). - If you have never read any of Laura Vanderkam's work, this is a great place to begin your journey to taking control of your time and your life. It’s a short but impactful read that illustrates the power of priorities. The parable format makes it easy to understand that the answer is really in your choices. After you read this, you'll want to pick up Off the Clock or 168 Hours to put what you learned into place.
