The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management

Increase Productivity and Inner Peace

By: Hyrum W. Smith

Narrated by: George Lee Andrews

If you never have enough time, this material is for you. Most people suffer from "time famine" - there's more to be done than there is time to do it. Making list after list with no end in sight, your only accomplishment is frustration. The motivational speaker and creator of the highly successful Franklin System, Hyrum W. Smith, shows you how to organize your time and how to organize your life. By applying The 10 Natural Laws, you will increase productivity and you will increase inner peace. As a result, every aspect of your life will manifest greater satisfaction.©1993 Hyrum W. Smith, All Rights Reserved, Abridgment Approved by the Author (P)16 9; 1993 Time Warner AudioBooks, A Time Warner Company

Critic reviews

"Anyone who invests the time to [hear] this book will find it hugely profitable." (Timothy Price, MCI Corp.)
"Smith's new book will enable you to seize control of your life and gain inner peace in the process." (Louis Tartaglia, M.D)

Good read

Great reminder of the things to focus on for improvement in many areas in life that will ultimately improve time management.

Got me back on track

This was my first audio book ! I thoroughly enjoyed it and it got me back on track in terms of re evaluating how i spend my time and why i do it. The themes in this book are essential for life management. Some might say there are light christian undertones but only because the author uses personal examples to relate to the audience.

Time tested principles

I enjoyed reading this book so much I purchased the audio version. The written work contains so much value for me because I realize I really have all the time in the world I need to get what I want to get done. The author gives some very helpful tips and helps the reader take responsibility for managing his or her time. Time management indeed translates into life management! A very illuminating read!

Franklin Planner

Yes, this book is largely about using the Franklin Planner. But I read the book almost ten years ago and bought my Franklin Planner, and the two combined to be life-changing for me. I have ADD and lived in chaos before this system. I wish I'd found it sooner.

So, if you're not interested in the Franklin Planner (now combined with the Covey system) you probably won't want this. But if you really need help finding sanity in the chaos of your life, you might want to give it a try.

Time well spent

What did you like about this audiobook?

It was very organized, practical and applicable. Definitely had all the elements I was looking for, and then some!

How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter?

I feel that the lessons I learned are applicable and will be helpful in achieving what the title promises.

Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?

It is narrated well, and also written well. Great balance of stories and examples, as well as specific instruction.

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

Easy to understand, with engaging intonation and voice.

Great Concept

I thought the book is a very good for anyone's life. Very practical way to manage and live your life.

awesome book

life-changing information definitely a book worth reading that if used properly will change the way you see things and will enhance your life in every way possible

Autobiography, no advice

The author spends most of the time talking about how great he is very little helping you improve your life. Waste of money.

Buy Our Stuff!

I've only been an hour into this title before realizing that "The 10 Natural Laws" is no more than a shameless plug for the author's popular day-planner. While I have no problem with him mentioning it, and there are some great tips to be had - it's distracting to hear the product brought up every so often. The first 20 minutes are spent with a lot of self back-patting and fluff about how the author started his company and how great it felt to watch his company go public (a big sarcastic yay!). A more appropriate title would be "How to Use the Franklin Date Planner"...Not a bad title, mind you...if you're into infomercials.