if you are looking for practical tips how to save your time, this book is not going to help you. it is 90 years old book full of reference to another books - classical or philosophical pieces. it is written for britissh officers reading newsper while commuting every morning to their work by train. on the end of a day, they are tired and dont have much time to work on themselves and on their higher "spirit". if that is your case, i think this book may help you. otherwise, i do not recommend it to you.