Big Time: A Simple Path to Time Abundance
A 2026 book by time management expert Laura Vanderkam that argues even busy people can feel time is abundant through shifting from scarcity to abundance mindset. Drawing on original research and a decade of personal time tracking, it offers tactics for managing complex lives and maximizing leisure time.
Last updated: 2026-03-19 04:54
Overview
Big Time: A Simple Path to Time Abundance is a book by Laura Vanderkam published on May 5, 2026 by W.W. Norton & Co. The book explores how we can fall in love with our schedules as we shift from a mindset of scarcity to abundance.
Key Concepts
Vanderkam argues that even busy people can come to feel that time is abundant. Drawing on original research about how hundreds of real people spend their time, and her own experience of tracking her time for a decade, she offers simple tactics for:
- Managing a complex life
- Sticking with long-term projects by breaking big goals into tiny steps
- Making the most of leisure time many people don't even notice
Practical Strategies
The book includes:
- Developing a "ringmaster" mindset to coordinate various aspects of life
- Breaking big goals into daily, bite-sized pieces
- Making little bets within a schedule to increase the odds of a breakthrough
- Identifying and leveraging hidden pockets of time
About the Author
Laura Vanderkam is a well-known time management expert, author, and speaker who has written extensively about productivity and work-life balance. She maintains a popular blog and podcast on time management topics.
Pricing
Available in print (224 pages) and digital formats from major book retailers. Pricing varies by retailer and format.
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