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1. The Best, Most Practical Time Management Book You’ll Ever Read- By A Long Shot
   This is a book that literally “changed my life.” I know that sounds trite, or like a cliche, but it is absolutely true. If you are a “knowledge worker” who uses Microsoft Outlook, you should absolutely buy this book. I guarantee you will benefit from it.
   I first heard of Michael Linenberger when I came across his book The One Minute To-Do List: Quickly Get Your Chaos Completely Under Control in the bookstore. It turns out you can download a PDF of that book at the author’s website (Google his name) for FREE. I suggest you check that out, which will introduce you to a simplified version of the system in Total Workday Control (TWC). Also, check out all the reviews for the earlier editions of Total Workday Control. You’ll see I’m not the only one excited about this system. If it seems like useful information, buy this book.
   In Total Workday Control, you are introduced to the simple yet amazing To Do list management system the author came up with. Then he gets into the nitty gritty of using Outlook to get your email and To Do list organized. He literally takes you screen by screen and click by click through setting up both Email and Tasks to make sure you 1. Have a completely empty Inbox every day, and 2. Never let something you’re supposed to do or want to do slip through the cracks again. I can’t explain how good it feels to empty my Inbox every day. And I am on top of my work like never before. I know the tasks I have to do are on my list, and tasks I need to do in the future will show up on my list exactly when I need them to. All emails are responded to, and I’m working on the most critical tasks first. It’s like magic.
   Like many others, I read and tried to implement Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen, but found it lacking when it came to practical implementation. I also felt like I spent more time managing the time management system than actually working! The TWC system works synergistically with GTD, if that’s what you’re into. But if you’ve never read GTD, you won’t be missing anything, because this is a stand alone system. And the strength of this book is in the implementation. You will know exactly what to do and how to do it. Every time I was reading and thought to myself, “That sounds good, but what about…?”, my question was answered within a sentence or two. It was like he was reading my mind! That’s because the author has “been there, done that” and knows what it’s like in the real world. You’ll swear this guy has been following you around, watching what you do all day, and then came up with solutions just for you.
   By the way, if you don’t use Outlook, but are still interested in this amazing system, check out the author’s website. He has solutions for you, too.
   Get this book. You’ll be glad you did.

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2. Game changer.
   This book I bought on a whim while looking for something else entirely. Like many people, I know how to use Outlook well and have been for many years, but never have been taught a formal “process” for managing floods of emails and tasks. To that end, this book is a game changer.
   I think the book paid for itself in the first day. I no longer worry about really important tasks getting lost in an inbox 100 ft deep. At the end of every day, my inbox is literally empty. And the anxiety of looking at overdue tasks in red and having to sift through a lot of tasks that aren’t due for a number of weeks are things of the past.
   Don’t even think twice- but this book. I am sure there are other systems out there that work just as well if not better. But if you don’t have a system, try this one.
   Easy to read.
   Step by step diagrams on how to finetune your Outlook software. You don’t have to be an Outlook pro to benefit from this. Quite the contrary.
   Have found not one error in the book.
   Online explainer videos, some of which are free

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3. A gem
   This book is a gem. I haven’t finished it yet but so far the techniques are very effective and the book is well written with very clear instructions. It even provides information on software problems you might encounter and what to do about them. The author has done an excellent job of catering for all readers, from those with minimal computer experience to the more advanced user. The only reason I gave 4 and not 5 stars is that the book covers all versions of Outlook and so it does mean skipping across sections. That’s a really minor gripe for a book that has the potential to make a big difference to your working life. I highly recommend it.

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4. If u use Outlook and have tasks to do, this is for u
   If you use Outlook, I don’t undertsnad why you wouldn’t get this book. There are other books that talk about time manegement and systems to do the things you have to do and to folowup. And they can have great principles, but then you have the question: how do I integrate those principles into my daily routine?
   Well, this is the answer. Because it tells you te principles AND it tells you HOW to integrate them into Outlook. So you don’t have to think about the “how”. Want an empty inbox? This is for you? Want principles and a system? This is for you. Want to know the changes you have to do into Outlook to apply those principles? This is for you.
   I don’t like writing reviews of books, mostly because I don’t have the time, but his one, well, I wanted to share my Wow with you. By the way, if you like Getting Things Done from David Allen, this book folows many of that system.
   In few words: if u use Outlook and have tasks to do, you have to read this book. Unlike other books that some chapters are useful, here with this one, every chapter is gold. Every dollar is worth, I mean it.

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5. What an outstanding reference…
   I have used Outlook for a very long time. I have followed the author for a number of years and I always learn something and improve on my system of organization in Outlook from his books. But I have to say, he has really outdone himself with this 4th Edition. I found myself fascinated with the depth of knowledge with the Outlook software. I have found over the years a number of nagging issues with the program, so it was a real bonus to have those issues addressed in this book. I read it cover-to-cover; did not want to miss a drop. Not only have I improved time management, but my knowledge of this fairly complex, and powerful piece of software has greatly improved. And believe me I have read a number of Outlook books over the years; nothing compares. Thank you Mr. Linenberger.

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6. good reference but you will have to read it cover …
   good reference but you will have to read it cover to cover. Author makes many references to past and future chapters (within the book).

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7. A most helpful tool…..I have already saved precious minutes each day and I’m just getting started.

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8. Superb book. My email inbox and filing system are a bit of a mess and the volume of unsorted mail becoming a cause of stress and occasionally tasks slipping through the cracks. Over the course of an evening here’s what I learned and practiced:
   For task management this book is that it has a “quick start” solution using Outlook “to do” features to log actionable emails in to a prioritised list – it took maybe an hour or two to read the quick start tutorial, watch the suggested videos, then set up a basic system in Outlook. I wasn’t even aware of the “to do” function of Outlook before reading this book – it’s such a valuable tool if used as Michael suggests.
   For my filing issues, Michaels “single folder” is a game changer for me. It makes use of Outlook’s “categorize” function to custom categorise emails rather than using personal folders. Storing, sorting, retrieving and archiving emails is so much quicker and easier with a categorize system, and also allows a single email to be viewed under more than one category if necessary.
   Just before getting this book I was in the process of trying to file a legacy of old emails which had become overwhelming – the book has persuaded me not to attempt this because of the time and effort, so I’ll go back just a month as suggested. What’s important is that I have a simple system I’m confident will work going forward, a fresh start! – for the old stuff, then I’ll use Michael’s advice on Search Techniques if I need to retrieve anything (yet to cover this area fully).
   I am still yet to read the all the book in depth – I’ve focussed on the areas I’ve been most stressed about which is task management and organizing emails, but over an evening I already feel much better.

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9. Wer Outlook geschäftlich benützt ist mit diesem System gut bedient. Eigentlich gefällt mir GTD als System recht gut und ich benutze bisher die App Todoist für die Umsetzung im Alltag. Meine Arbeit erlaubt es mir aber nicht, geschäftliche Mails in dieses System zu überführen. Das wäre auch zu umständlich. Daher habe ich es mit MYN versucht. Die Um- und Einstellungen in Outlook lassen sich an einem Nachmittag gemütlich einrichten.
   Herr Linenberger beschreibt alles sehr kleinschrittig und genau, was für den einen ein Segen sein kann für den anderen ein Fluch. Eine systematische Übersicht für die Geübten wäre gut.
   MYN an sich funktioniert sehr gut, vor allem, wenn man z.B. GTD bereits kennt. Es stimmt, das heutzutage auf viele Kontexte verzichtet werden kann.
   Zu Beginn zweifelte ich an der Orientierung und Ausrichtung an der Dringlichkeit der Aufgaben, da es ja im Widerspruch zu stehen scheint, zu dem Ziel vorrangig wichtigen Dinge zu bearbeiten (und das ist nicht das was am lautesten schreit). Aber – und das finde ich nun sehr gut – dies ist für Linenberger nur ein erster Schritt um der Lage / dem Chaos Herr zu werden. Ist erst einmal alles an Dringlichkeiten unter Kontrolle, kann man sich mit diesem System durchaus auf die wichtigen Dinge konzentrieren. Also: heute kaufen und loslegen! Viel Erfolg.

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10. Very good approach for all busy people submerged by emails and tasks. Feel under control of your work time in less than 1 month.

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11. Ho letto sia questo sia GTD di David Allen, di cui ritengo sia un’eccellente evoluzione sotto vari profili.
    Il metodo mi piace di più perchè è più semplice e richiede meno tempo per la gestione quotidiana (GTD è un pò troppo complicato).
    Questo libro è molto più facilmente applicabile per chi usi outlook (mentre GTD rimane un pò troppo astratto e poi richiede un discreto lavoro per essere applicato su outlook oppure bisogna acquistare altri libri).

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