When I start reading a book, I don’t try to internalize it line by line. It’s too overwhelming to attempt to retain every bit of wisdom packed inside the pages. Instead I simply try to take note of one big concept from each book and make a point of implementing it in my life.

I’ve found this approach of focusing on LESS actually allows me to retain MORE—and therefore effect a greater amount of real change in my life.

Here are three impactful productivity-related books, as well as the one big lesson I took away from each and put to use.

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