The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success

Chapter 4 describes how a one more thinker can maximize their time management and “get three days in a single 24-hour block of time” (54). This technique is called “mind time,” defined as how the mind perceives the speed of time. Mind time is opposed to clock time, which is the chronological time measured by time-keeping instruments. Perceived duration of an event or task can be manipulated to capitalize on opportunities each day, as “time is more valuable than money” (55). Mylett’s five principles of time management can help the brain capitalize on every moment throughout the day.

The first principle is “Add more ‘days’ to your day.” One more thinkers do not believe that 24 hours exist in one day. Rather, they use technology and “our ability to bend and manipulate time for our best purposes” (58). Mylett divides his day into three six-hour parts, from 6 a.m. to noon, noon to 6 p.m., and 6 p.m. to midnight. Mylett claims that readers who implement this strategy will experience a compounding effect of working more days a week, more weeks in a month, more months in a year, and more years in a lifetime.