Author(s): JACOB DAHL

Science

We talk about time all the time; in fact, it is the most used noun in the English language. Yet, we have a very limited understanding of what time really is and find it difficult to explain it. The clock itself has become essential in our lives and having a shared idea of what time is has been critical for the evolution of our societies. However, time also comes with frustrations: we never seem to have enough of it during our busy days, we are bothered about our big life clock ticking too fast, and we are saddened by the lack of long-term considerations by decision makers. So, can we somehow maintain the good aspects of time and deal with the bad, by gaining a better perception of what time really is? This book looks at time through ten lenses in order to grasp a better understanding of it, as well as laying out the benefits of getting rid of our self-imposed bad time habits. AUTHOR: Jacob Dahl was, until recently, a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, after spending 26 years at the global consulting firm. Today, he is a board member of a leading international bank and continues to be a serious student of science. SELLING POINTS: . A multi-dimensional perspective and analysis of time to give us a deeper understanding of its role and impact on our lives .  Time is something that determines much of our lives and which we obssess over this book provides a unique examination of it . The author analyses time through ten different lenses (both scientific and non-scientific) to deepen our understanding . Through a bettter understanding of time, the book offers advice and methods to help us manage and reduce unhealthy time practices in our lives . Engagingly written and designed book, containing diagrams and photographs