The Pomodoro Technique: The Acclaimed Time-Management System That Has Transformed How We Work

The book is a quick read and enough to understand the ins and outs of the Pomodoro Technique. I've tried the technique even before reading it and loved how I didn't get exhausted at the end of my long day. It's probably the most simple time management technique out there.

I've struggled with getting started on boring tasks and working diligently and quickly to completion. This method has been a game changer. I no longer feel mentally fatigued at the end of the day, I'm finishing work much faster, and I suddenly have more spare time. This is like a miracle!

I think that this book exemplifies the concept of keeping it simple. The author thoroughly prepared the reader for applying the Pomodoro technique to their lives as individuals and as a part of a team, the latter I was not expecting. He even prepares you for the mental/emotional battles that you will inevitably face internally. I appreciated the simple style of writing and the easy read. I will consider this a reference book and will return to it for reiteration on applying the method.

This book feels woefully repetitive and underdeveloped. While there are some sections that provide extra information in how to deal with distractions during a session and how to divide larger tasks into batches of 7 or so Pomodoro sessions, the book just does not have the cohesive feel of a well thought out, complete productivity program. It is as if there are two parts to this book: 1) background on the well-known 25-minute timed sessions, and 2) tangential, less well-developed information about dealing with distractions, dividing up tasks, an ill-defined section on working in "timetables" and then the "team" chapter that has no utility for an individual. td;dr read a blog post about Pomodoro and you are good to go

Well written! Technique presented properly and with plenty examples. Excellent technique itself too! Full of reasoning and common sense. Thanks Francesco!

Liked this very much and using it now. Needed this years ago, but I am glad to have found it after researching info to help me with my study sessions. This is also great to use at work for tasks. The non app Pomodoro timer I use at home gets your attention too, it gets your adrenaline going when the alarm sounds for your scheduled break.

Very quick read. The beginning was a bit jumbled; could have been a little better organized. It eventually makes sense. Overall though, it’s a great productivity system and appears to be easy to implement.

Very simple, easy to use and not too much like Getting Things Done. I highly recommend it as a simple tool to help you be productive. once you starting counting Pomodoros it is hard to stop.

Readability.

Die Pomodoro Technik ist super. Mir hat sie sofort geholfen meinen Arbeitstag besser zu strukturieren und konzentrierter zu arbeiten. Das Buch bietet alles, um die Technik sofort anzuwenden. Es beschreibt die Methodik und die Anwendung sehr verständlich und gibt zudem hilfreiche Tipps.

Necessário para estudar produtividade e foco e ir além dos timers que apenas engessam o trabalho. Claro e direto ao ponto

If you’re battling procrastination and looking to improve your time-management skills, this is the book for you. It’s easy to follow and offers practical advice on how to apply the Pomodoro Technique to your work life. The technique divides your work into focused 25-minute intervals followed by short breaks, which helps maintain concentration and reduce fatigue. By repeating this process throughout the day, tasks become more manageable and procrastination is minimized. The process ultimately leads to increased productivity and a healthier work-life balance. Although I found the book worthwhile to read, it’s important to note that you don’t need to read it in order to use the Pomodoro Technique. The method is simple, and summaries are widely available, so you can easily implement it without the book’s fuller explanation. The technique will likely not work for everyone. Some people simply resist any type of structured routine for their workday, despite the inevitable stress and risk of burnout it can cause. Personally, I found that 25 minute intervals are sometimes not enough to make meaningful progress on tasks requiring deep, uninterrupted concentration to complete. Overall, I think this book is best suited for people who struggle with procrastination and want a simple, easy to implement system to bring more structure to their day.

Not worth buying - it's good, but you can get it all online.