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How to Live on 24 Hours a Day Paperback – July 29, 2010

by Arnold Bennett (Author)
4.0 out of 5 stars 2,978 ratings
Chapters include, but not limited to: The Daily Miracle - The Desire to Exceed One's Program - Precautions before Beginning - The Cause of the Trouble - Tennis & the Immortal Soul - Remember Human Nature - Controlling the Mind - The Reflective Mood - Interest in the Arts - Nothing in Life Is Humdrum - Serious Reading - Dangers to Avoid
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  1. Print length
    88 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Merchant Books
  4. Publication date
    July 29, 2010
  5. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.25 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1603863680
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1603863681
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Merchant Books (July 29, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 88 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1603863680
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1603863681
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.25 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 2,978 ratings

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  1. Arnold Bennett

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    Arnold Bennett was a playwright, essayist, critic and journalist. Born in Hanley, Stoke on Trent, and the eldest child of a pawnbroker who had bettered himself and become a solicitor. He became a solicitors clerk at frist in his father's office, and from 1889 in London. He joined the staff of Woman magazine and later became editor. His first novel to be published, A Man From the North appeared in 1898. He went on to write is famous Five Towns Novels, but never returned to the Potteries of his birth. He died on 27 March 1931 from typhoid shortly after a visit to France. His ashes are buried in the cemetery at Burslem, Stoke on Trent. His grandson, Denis Eldin, is the President of the Society and lives in Paris. The Society have just published "Punch & Judy" Arnold Bennett and Silent Cinema, with an introduction by John Shapcott, Keele University - further details on our website at www.arnoldbennettsociety.org.uk

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    Lineous Publishing is a collective initiative of passionate international authors and designers to deliver qualitative books and notebooks.

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Customers find the book thought-provoking, with one noting it's a wonderful resource for better time management. The writing style is easy-going and concise, and customers appreciate its excellent sense of humor. They consider it a great value for time, with one customer describing it as a quick read during a cigar break. While some customers find it interesting, others describe it as unexciting, and opinions about its time management content are mixed.

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157 customers mention "Thought provoking"148 positive9 negative

Customers find the book thought-provoking, appreciating its helpful advice and good principles for daily life.

"...This book would change your mentality, and how you think about what constitutes a day. It will also change your perception...." Read more

"...I can confidently say that this book has the potential to be a life-changing, and paradigm-shifting, dose of knowledge to a large majority of people..." Read more

"...You will gain self-confidence from this. Learning is best done by active recall methods. Read deeply, for understanding." Read more

"...Truly a book on "How to Live". Simple, easy to read, yet more powerful than you would imagine...." Read more

143 customers mention "Readability"136 positive7 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a nice quick little read that is stimulating and well worth the short time investment.

"...It's not boring. It's interesting and read through it over the last 3 days. Most of it today...." Read more

"...Learning is best done by active recall methods. Read deeply, for understanding." Read more

"...Plus, other reviews mentioned it is a quick read, which it is. I was instantly drawn in once I started reading...." Read more

"...I immediately downloaded it onto my kindle. It is a short book. I read it about an hour and a half, and I am a slow reader...." Read more

87 customers mention "Language"71 positive16 negative

Customers appreciate the book's erudite language and easy-going writing style, describing it as a concise and good read.

"This is written in self-help fashion. He gives a few principles and fills the pages with examples and some fluff...." Read more

"...The book, while written in the early 1900s, relates to the modern reader. It address why most of us are dissatisfied with our day, our life...." Read more

"...In one point it is quite a simple book, you may expect something else, fresher or more teaching...." Read more

"...But after start reading it it was a nice surprise! Smooth, clear reading, and although it doesn't offer any miraculous receipt..." Read more

43 customers mention "Humor"43 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, describing it as witty and entertaining to read.

"...The author has am interesting sense of humor. I laughed plenty of times reading this. But the purpose of this book isn't to entertain...." Read more

"...about, it is his language and style that makes the book such an enjoyable and inspiring read. Recommended." Read more

"...along with wit and humor . I got right into it and could not put it down sometimes. But that might not be the same for another reader...." Read more

"...It is a humorous and enjoyable (brief) examination of what time means to us and how to make best use of it in our daily lives...." Read more

13 customers mention "Value for money"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a great value for their time and appreciate that it is available as a free ebook.

"...Not this. It's one book I'll go back to read again and again. It's free but what you'll gain is priceless...." Read more

"I am very glad this book was free. It was not a waste of time go read it, however it might be something I would not have paid for...." Read more

"It is a wonderful free ebook & I read it often again & again...." Read more

"...It is an easy to read one but offer valuable and practical advice which is easy to implement. Will start my own enterprise in living 24 hours a day:)" Read more

12 customers mention "Style"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the style of the book, describing it as pleasant and nice, with one customer noting how beautifully it is expressed.

"It was a nice, short afternoon read and a motivator toward mental discipline! I really enjoyed it!..." Read more

"...It radiated a sullen beauty and,yet, something in you felt each word on the page...." Read more

"...out time to devote to the pursuit of your choice are amusing and seem realistic, but it reflects the period in which it was written...quite some..." Read more

"Straightforward essay on getting things done. Good, plain, old-fashioned advice. I'll read this again someday...." Read more

21 customers mention "Reading value"10 positive11 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's reading value, with some finding it interesting while others describe it as unexciting and a waste of time.

"...The kind of concepts you would find in an average, unexciting book...." Read more

"...It's not boring. It's interesting and read through it over the last 3 days. Most of it today...." Read more

"This book was not really for me. In fact in bored me a little, so I couldn't get all the way through it...." Read more

"I found this book to be interesting if for no other reason than the time period in which it was written...." Read more

11 customers mention "Time value"7 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's approach to time management, with some appreciating its timeless concepts, while others note it is not a traditional time management guide.

"...His main points are: Time is currency and we all have the same amount, which runs out daily but is also replenished daily...." Read more

"...It is NOT a time management guide so know that going in. It is more about making better use of our time outside of working hours...." Read more

"...writing interests, this kindlebook piqued my interest as it touches on the topic of time...." Read more

"...It was not earth shattering but is a good reminder that time is one of most valuable resources...." Read more

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  • Primadona
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ten stars if i could. A must read!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2016
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    I wish I'd read this book 13 years ago and I'd if I should argue my teenage mind wouldn't tolerate it, I sell wish I'd read it 8 years ago.
    The author has am interesting sense of humor. I laughed plenty of times reading this. But the purpose of this book isn't to entertain. I started out thinking it would help me with time management and I ended up with an immense amount of knowledge. The kind you gain from philosophy but in this case, the hard shell had been cracked and what I have is the nut I need. I think every high school great should read this. The earlier the better. Same applies to college grads and if you're far removed from college, it's not too late. I still feel it's not too late for me so it shouldn't be for you.
    This book would change your mentality, and how you think about what constitutes a day. It will also change your perception. The author write in a time where political correctness was nonexistent so he says it like it is - without great nor shame. I love it when he says I stand by what I say.
    I've also downloaded books by epitectus and Marcus A. As a result of freshly this and I've gotten several other titles as well.
    Personally, this book alone should suffice but I've learned how obtaining knowledge can help me in immense ways.
    This book is so much more than I thought and I don't want to go into too much details because it covers a lot. Yet It's a short read.
    It's not boring. It's interesting and read through it over the last 3 days. Most of it today. Trust me it's hard to get my attention focused on a book lately. I I've started books and abandoned somewhere.
    Not this. It's one book I'll go back to read again and again.
    It's free but what you'll gain is priceless. Do yourself the biggest favor and get it.
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  • Another World Terraria
    4.0 out of 5 stars Precious information. Antiquated language, yet timeless concepts
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2014
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    This book is not what I expected (though that is not a bad thing). Since I knew nothing about the author, the book, or the time period in which it was written, I went into it hoping for some tips and techniques for condensing my busy life into a more manageable set of proceedings...essentially, I wanted a modern "time management protocol." However, after just finishing the short book in one sitting, I can tell you that the information I received, was what I would call a "life management protocol." Keep that in mind as you go into the book.

    It is worth noting, at this point, that the writing format, language, and so forth, could be off-putting to a vast number of readers. I strongly urge anyone attempting to read this book, to put every effort that you can into looking beyond those aspects of the writing, and instead focus on extracting the true essence of what is being communicated, which I will outline below.

    As I mentioned, it is imperative to understand what this book is not: It is not "How to stuff your busy life into 24 hours." Instead, it is actually, precisely what the title says: "How to *LIVE* on 24 hours a day." The author is, essentially, saying that most people are not truly "living," they are "existing."

    THE CONCEPT, SUMMARIZED: You have 24 hours a day, and no more, for your entire life. It is advised that you spend as much of that time as possible, doing things which will cause you to constantly grow and expand in every area of your life. Quite simply, that is the only way to truly be fulfilled and consistently happy in life, and thus, there is your "How to *LIVE* on 24 hours a day"

    Aside from the language and writing style, being antiquated, the actual attitude and approach by the author may repel or even anger a number of readers; notably, people that are engaged in primarily the type of activities and time usages that the author clearly condescends and admonishes against. Examples of those activities would be anything that is generally unquestioned by the masses, that is mindless, that causes no increase in the quality of one's life other than to expend time for pleasure in the moment (not to say that all such things are bad). But when someone basically spends their entire life in that way, and does not grow as a human, touch up on their true potential, and strive for more purpose, therein lies the danger. That is where an ever-prevent, disconcerting, nagging feeling will haunt a person. And this, if forever ignored, will probably lead to a life fraught with dissatisfaction, and unbearable pain at a later time, when one realizes the mistakes they made by not utilizing their time wisely.

    I can confidently say that this book has the potential to be a life-changing, and paradigm-shifting, dose of knowledge to a large majority of people (if only they would be open to receive it with thoughtful consideration, as opposed to the dismissive, fast-thinking mindset of the masses). It would be a shame for anyone to overlook this book and its principles, either due to the language, approach of the author, antiquated examples, or negative reviews by other readers.

    Despite all of this, I cannot say that I derived much value from it, simply because it is nothing new to me, as I have already been living the overall principles of the book (with boundless benefits as a result, as touted by the author), for the past 2 years of my life - and to a more extreme degree than is suggested by the author (which I think is necessary in this more modern and outrageously busy, distracting age).

    I will honestly admit that I've fallen into some of the traps that the author cautions against, and I battle those quite often. Namely, being extremely fervent in my discipline of how I use my time, to the point that I am stressing myself out constantly, never satisfied with what I accomplish in the time I have. I have far too many goals, take on too much at one time, and have unrealistic expectations for the time frame needed to reach those goals. It is a struggle which I am attempting to overcome currently. I suspect that redirecting some of my time to reflect more (also suggested by the author), could aid in doing this, despite it sounding counter-intuitive.

    People are free to live as they wish (the author even states that one should mind their own business), but still, at the risk of sounding pompous, and like a "prig," as the author also cautions against, I will just say that one of the best decisions that I've ever made in my life, aside from creating clear, life goals, was to cut out time-wasting activities such as television, movies, video games, and so forth. These are extremely detrimental addictions, consuming the lives of many people; if only they could see it and instead utilize the time to step into the greatness which lies within them. Everyone is special, powerful, gifted, and deserve to experience a rich and fulfilling life of purpose. Anyway, now I am focusing all of my free time on the pursuit of knowledge, and taking constant actions on goals. I've never been happier, and I've accomplished more, and of more value, in the past two years, than in the previous 32 years. People are free to feel offended by my comments, but I think if they would actually try such an extreme change, for one month, they would quickly change their view, and never look back. Go against the crowd, think for yourself, be yourself, and set out on a journey of exploration and achievement!
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  • Jose
    3.0 out of 5 stars Main points are generally known but it's good to be reminded of them.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2015
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    This is written in self-help fashion. He gives a few principles and fills the pages with examples and some fluff.

    His main points are:
    Time is currency and we all have the same amount, which runs out daily but is also replenished daily.

    Peace of mind only results from effort applied towards a goal.

    Start slow and small. Prepare for human errors and acts nature.

    Meditate to practice controlling your mind and to ensure its obedience.

    Read stoic philisophy.

    Take time to reflect.

    Do not become a slave to your schedule. Allow for flexibility.

    Finish what you start despite its difficulty. You will gain self-confidence from this.

    Learning is best done by active recall methods.

    Read deeply, for understanding.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Everyday is a new budget of time
    Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2020
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    It teaches you how to schedule your day outside work hours and has excellent ideas on how to live rather than just existing
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  • Juan Enrique
    3.0 out of 5 stars Useful book, deserves a better edition
    Reviewed in Spain on January 27, 2025
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    I think that the book it great but the edition could be better, for example, apparently the preface should go at the end of the book, I miss the number in the pages, etc
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  • Cape Hope
    5.0 out of 5 stars A short and entertaining read, well-written, thought-provoking
    Reviewed in France on February 21, 2012
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    Although this book was written just over 100 years ago, almost everything it describes is still remarkably true.
    Have you ever told yourself, around 11pm, that you were going to go to bed, only to be still up 40mn later?
    This book reflects on how we waste time, and how we can use our time better to free several hours a week.
    What the author suggests we do with the time we save is also worthy, and can be adapted a little to suit our contemporary needs.
    Rather funnily, the author sometimes remains the product of his times - he assumes the reader is a man with no childcare issues, but then that's another matter, and it should not deter anyone from reading the book.
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  • ramona
    5.0 out of 5 stars Charming common sense in the good old english style
    Reviewed in Germany on February 29, 2024
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    treat yourself to a couple of hours of delightful company which does not overwhelm, though it does ask a lot from the reader’s aspirations.
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  • Amazon カスタマー
    4.0 out of 5 stars Old but good
    Reviewed in Japan on July 5, 2016
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    Very old book but some ideas are very old,for instance, it has a very good idea yo use time more effectively at night.
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