Listen free for 30 days
-
Free to Focus
- A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less
- Narrated by: Michael Hyatt
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Business & Careers, Career Success
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Listen with a free trial
Buy Now for £19.29
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Listeners also enjoyed...
-
Your Best Year Ever
- A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals
- By: Michael Hyatt
- Narrated by: Michael Hyatt
- Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 103
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 90
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 90
We all want to live a life that matters. We all want to reach our full potential. But too often we find ourselves overwhelmed by the day-to-day. Our big goals get pushed to the back burner - and then, more often than not, they get forgotten. New York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt wants listeners to know that it doesn't have to be this way. In fact, he thinks that this is the year listeners can finally close the gap between reality and their dreams.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Nothing new
- By buyer on 12-01-18
-
The Vision-Driven Leader
- 10 Questions to Focus Your Efforts, Energize Your Team, and Scale Your Business
- By: Michael Hyatt
- Narrated by: Michael Hyatt
- Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 3
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 3
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 3
In The Vision-Driven Leader, New York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt offers six tools for crafting an irresistible vision for your business, rallying your team around the vision, and distilling it into actionable plans that drive results.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
5 hours of Michael reading up from Wikipedia.
- By Srdjan Lukic on 29-04-20
-
Living Forward
- A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want
- By: Michael Hyatt, Daniel Harkavy
- Narrated by: Michael Hyatt, Daniel Harkavy
- Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 58
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 47
Each of us has but one life to live on this earth. What we do with it is our choice. Are we drifting through it as spectators, reacting to our circumstances when necessary and wondering just how we got to this point anyway? Or are we directing it, maximizing the joy and potential of every day, living with a purpose or mission in mind? Too many of us are doing the former - and our lives are slipping away one day at a time. But what if we treated life like the gift that it is? What if we lived each day as though it was part of a bigger picture, a plan?
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Waste of time!
- By Monika Dynowska on 12-04-18
-
Fix This Next
- Make the Vital Change That Will Level Up Your Business
- By: Mike Michalowicz
- Narrated by: Mike Michalowicz
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 49
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 40
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 39
From Mike Michalowicz, the author of Profit First, Clockwork, and The Pumpkin Plan, comes the ultimate diagnostic tool for every entrepreneur.... The biggest problem entrepreneurs have is that they don't know what their biggest problem is. If you find yourself trapped between stagnating sales, staff turnover, and unhappy customers, what do you fix first? Every issue seems urgent - but there's no way to address all of them at once. The result? A business that continues to go in endless circles putting out urgent fires and prioritizing the wrong things.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Avoid
- By Mr. R. F. Grantham on 14-12-20
-
Win at Work and Succeed at Life
- 5 Principles to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork
- By: Michael Hyatt, Megan Hyatt Miller
- Narrated by: Michael Hyatt, Megan Hyatt Miller
- Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 5
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 5
Great leaders are driven to win. Yet career wins can come at great cost to your health, relationships, and personal well-being. Why does it seem impossible to both win at work and succeed at life? Michael Hyatt knows we can do better because he's seen it in his more than four decades as a successful executive and a loving and present husband and father. Today Michael and his daughter, Megan Hyatt Miller, coach leaders to live the double win.
-
Twelve and a Half
- Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success
- By: Gary Vaynerchuk
- Narrated by: Gary Vaynerchuk
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 81
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 68
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 67
In his sixth business book, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and investor Gary Vaynerchuk explores the 12 essential emotional skills that are integral to his life - and business - success and provides today’s (and tomorrow’s) leaders with critical tools to acquire and develop these traits.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Real life
- By Anonymous User on 30-11-21
-
Your Best Year Ever
- A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals
- By: Michael Hyatt
- Narrated by: Michael Hyatt
- Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 103
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 90
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 90
We all want to live a life that matters. We all want to reach our full potential. But too often we find ourselves overwhelmed by the day-to-day. Our big goals get pushed to the back burner - and then, more often than not, they get forgotten. New York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt wants listeners to know that it doesn't have to be this way. In fact, he thinks that this is the year listeners can finally close the gap between reality and their dreams.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Nothing new
- By buyer on 12-01-18
-
The Vision-Driven Leader
- 10 Questions to Focus Your Efforts, Energize Your Team, and Scale Your Business
- By: Michael Hyatt
- Narrated by: Michael Hyatt
- Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 3
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 3
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 3
In The Vision-Driven Leader, New York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt offers six tools for crafting an irresistible vision for your business, rallying your team around the vision, and distilling it into actionable plans that drive results.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
5 hours of Michael reading up from Wikipedia.
- By Srdjan Lukic on 29-04-20
-
Living Forward
- A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want
- By: Michael Hyatt, Daniel Harkavy
- Narrated by: Michael Hyatt, Daniel Harkavy
- Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 58
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 46
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 47
Each of us has but one life to live on this earth. What we do with it is our choice. Are we drifting through it as spectators, reacting to our circumstances when necessary and wondering just how we got to this point anyway? Or are we directing it, maximizing the joy and potential of every day, living with a purpose or mission in mind? Too many of us are doing the former - and our lives are slipping away one day at a time. But what if we treated life like the gift that it is? What if we lived each day as though it was part of a bigger picture, a plan?
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Waste of time!
- By Monika Dynowska on 12-04-18
-
Fix This Next
- Make the Vital Change That Will Level Up Your Business
- By: Mike Michalowicz
- Narrated by: Mike Michalowicz
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 49
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 40
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 39
From Mike Michalowicz, the author of Profit First, Clockwork, and The Pumpkin Plan, comes the ultimate diagnostic tool for every entrepreneur.... The biggest problem entrepreneurs have is that they don't know what their biggest problem is. If you find yourself trapped between stagnating sales, staff turnover, and unhappy customers, what do you fix first? Every issue seems urgent - but there's no way to address all of them at once. The result? A business that continues to go in endless circles putting out urgent fires and prioritizing the wrong things.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Avoid
- By Mr. R. F. Grantham on 14-12-20
-
Win at Work and Succeed at Life
- 5 Principles to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork
- By: Michael Hyatt, Megan Hyatt Miller
- Narrated by: Michael Hyatt, Megan Hyatt Miller
- Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 5
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 5
Great leaders are driven to win. Yet career wins can come at great cost to your health, relationships, and personal well-being. Why does it seem impossible to both win at work and succeed at life? Michael Hyatt knows we can do better because he's seen it in his more than four decades as a successful executive and a loving and present husband and father. Today Michael and his daughter, Megan Hyatt Miller, coach leaders to live the double win.
-
Twelve and a Half
- Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success
- By: Gary Vaynerchuk
- Narrated by: Gary Vaynerchuk
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 81
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 68
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 67
In his sixth business book, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and investor Gary Vaynerchuk explores the 12 essential emotional skills that are integral to his life - and business - success and provides today’s (and tomorrow’s) leaders with critical tools to acquire and develop these traits.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Real life
- By Anonymous User on 30-11-21
Editor reviews
We hear a lot about the “attention economy,” with sundry social networks and other cultural phenomena constantly vying for a share of our time. Goal-setting and productivity expert Michael Hyatt is here to tell you we’re actually in the midst of a “distraction economy,” ruled by “the tyranny of the urgent.” In this fast-paced listen, he helps you develop techniques to determine what really matters and is worthy of your attention and effort. Perhaps the best part about Free to Focus: listening to it feels a lot like a “brain-pick” advice session over coffee with an empathetic, relatable, and very knowledgeable friend.
—Courtney R., Audible Editor
Summary
The revolutionary productivity system trusted by more than 25,000 professionals. Get more done and get your life back.
Many professionals work as many as 70 hours a week, leaving little time for rest, exercise, family, and friends. Work is invading their personal life. The common understanding of productivity has failed these professionals.
Most think productivity is just about getting more done at a faster speed. But it's not. Productivity is about getting the right things done.
New York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt has created a total productivity system that's much more than endless box checking. Proven by more than 25,000 professionals, this system helps overwhelmed leaders achieve what matters most so they can succeed at both work and life.
In his latest audiobook, Free to Focus, you'll discover how to:
- Redefine your work so it works for you
- Filter your tasks and commitments
- Cut out the nonessentials
- Eliminate interruptions and distractions
- Set boundaries that protect your focus and drive results
- Leverage your time and energy for maximum productivity
- Build momentum for a lifetime of success
In Free to Focus, you'll learn the three-step system to achieve more while doing less.
More from the same
What listeners say about Free to Focus
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall2 out of 5 stars
-
Performance1 out of 5 stars
-
Story2 out of 5 stars
- Silvia
- 23-04-19
Is a workbook but the link provided doesn't exist?
I listened over and over to the link provided for the exercise and tried every alternative that came to my mind but freetofocus.com/tools, where the resources should be, doesn't seem to exist. The writer clearly states is useless to go ahead with the book without completing the exercises ...
Not sure how to get help too!
5 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Mariana Ivanova
- 04-04-20
The most practical book
There is so much wisdom and practical advice in this book. Love the way it is structured with real rwcipies we can apply directly after reading.
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Mrs Caroline Dusek
- 31-08-21
Exceptionally Inspiring
I found out about Michael Hyatt on instagram and in turn found this audiobook. I run a small architectural practice just outside of London, England and have 3 young children! For many years the work life balance has tipped in favour of work and for me the only way to drive forward in both work and personal life was to work harder and longer on the actual work. Michael's approach outlined in this audiobook has allowed me to take a step back and get some perspective. After a short break I have returned to work with renewed vigour, carefully allocating my time and energy to those tasks I feel are a part of my long term plan. The book reminds us all that when things get stressful, the best thing to do is stop and think, not carry on working with no plan or direction. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Martin Wroe
- 02-08-21
An effective approach to a complex topic
I’ve always admired Michael Hyatt. His approach to productivity is truly insightful. A great listen.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 12-05-21
Life changing book if we put the advice into actio
I recommend this book. It's full of great advice and it's a great tool for growth.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- ~Family music~
- 07-07-20
There is no better productivity system
Michael Hyatt boils down even further the principles from 'Your Best Year Ever', and it is not repeated information. He has mastered the art of having several interrelated products that all feed into each other,yet can stand alone or be read in succession without cancelling each other out. As one reviewer said: this is not 75% of promising you great stuff in the next chapter 5% content 20% telling you how great the 5% is at all! It is a great workable system that indeed does have the potential to change your life.Read by the author too.
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story2 out of 5 stars
- Carl
- 12-10-19
Maybe good to read, not good for listening.
It may be a good book to read and study. But there are way too many exercises and requirements to visit the authors webpage. Listening was difficult.
35 people found this helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- moon light
- 22-09-19
Written for business people, not for busy mom
Written for executives and alike. Talks about white collar business jobs.
Did not take anything useful for myself. If you're a busy mom, juggling things around and trying to find sanity -- this book will tell you nothing. Does not mention family life or day to day responsibilities that much.
57 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- David Peyton
- 15-08-19
Making productivity simple
This book is an excellent collation of years of Michael Hyatt’s personal research and training under the guidance of greats like David Allen, Peter Drucker, Tim Ferriss, Cal Newport and many others. If you don’t have the time to read all the other books out there on productivity, then just read and implement this one. It will change your life as it is changing mine.
54 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Michele Lanzara
- 15-07-19
A practical guide to feel free
I have read many books on productivity. Michael Hyatt nailed down with this book. Don't need to expend more time looking for tips and tricks in Apps, tools, and books. He gave me a framework to focus on the right things and feel free. If you are looking for tools, he gives you tools, if you are looking for methodology, he gives you one. This is a practical guide for people seeking freedom to do more of what you love. He combines foundational principles and tools in this masterpiece. Period. BTW, he narrates the book with emotions and relevance to key concepts. Thanks, Michael and team.
40 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Stormy Dawn Harbin
- 11-04-19
Best Book Yet
This is Michaels best book yet! You will want it in audible AND hard copy to have for reference.
There is SO MUCH applicable information in this book. Don’t wait to get it. It will change your life!!!!!
20 people found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Tristan Lindsay
- 25-05-19
A solid book but not exceptionally original
I used to have a to-do list with several hundred items on it. It’s not that my life was so busy and important that I needed to have several hundred items on it, only that my dreams and ambitions seemed to multiply faster than I could complete them.
I still have the list, I just don’t look at it that much anymore. Weirdly one of the reasons I cut my list down to my top 2 or 3 items was partly due to Michael Hyatts podcast, which I later cut out of my life as well in an attempt to stay more focused.
I don’t listen to as many podcasts as I used to because I feel like a lot of them are just distractions, or that all they did was introduce me to more distractions, but I still have time for books and since I’m trying to be more focused and less diffuse, I thought a book about how to focus would be a good choice. And it was. I had just heard it all before.
If you’ve never read a book about productivity though, this as good a place to start as any, and maybe even better because it may stop you from creating a giant to-do list in the first place.
56 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Grace
- 15-05-19
GREAT book
Love it! A great actionable book, that will undoubtedly help me make improvements in my productivity and well-being.
14 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Judiko1
- 11-07-19
amazingly useful strategies no fluff or filler
I can't wait to get to my office to work on these strategies especially eliminating and delegating. I am also looking forward to using these concepts in my personal life as well. I highly recommend!
16 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- John
- 29-05-19
Best Traction on Holistic Focus
This book is not just a research project delivering great promise. This is the bearing of Michael's heart describing how he moved beyond vanity metrics of success to true success in life.
Then the book takes it even farther teaching principles that were refined through years of passing these concepts on to others. Trials bring experience. When we get wisdom and understanding as part of that experience we also gain something else in our future vision, hope. In this book Michael passes that hope to any who care to take it.
18 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- James Gerety
- 27-06-19
CEO or not.. read this book!
Fantastic content. A must read no matter if you are the CEO of your own business or not.
10 people found this helpful