Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly Productive

Seven time management principles from the life of Christ to help readers become more purposeful, present, and productive from the entrepreneur, thought leader, and bestselling author of Called to Create . In a world filled with more resources for time management and work-life balance than ever before, many of us still find productivity and equilibrium just out of reach. That's because productivity and time management products focus on individual habits rather than lifestyle changes, fixating on small pieces of a larger puzzle. Separately, each piece is useful, but if they're not integrated, we're left feeling frustrated, falling short of our full potential. Instead, we can take inspiration from how the author of time--God--managed his time when he came to Earth in the person of Jesus Christ and faced many of the same human constraints we face today. In Redeeming Your Time , Raynor guides readers through seven principles and their corresponding practices to develop a holistic operating system for life. Start with the Word: Find meaningful connection with the author of time daily Let Your Yes Be Yes: Accept only the commitments you can fulfill Dissent from the Kingdom of Noise: Create room for silence, stillness, and reflection Decide What Matters: Confidently prioritize your commitments Accept Your Unipresence: Focus on one important thing at a time Embrace Productive Rest: Live the God-designed rhythms of rest which are productive for our goals and souls * Eliminate All Hurry: Embrace productive busyness while ruthlessly eliminating hurry from our lives By embracing this dynamic integration of life management practices and Jesus's teachings, readers will be focused, productive, and intentional--fully equipped to do their most exceptional work for glory of God and the good of others.

“"The Gospels are biographies of how Jesus walked. Why do we read biographies? To learn how to live. Who better to learn from than Jesus? Jordan Raynor's paradigm of purpose, presence, and productivity is excellent. But learning it from Jesus? That's the magic." --John Mark Comer, bestselling author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry "Mixing the theological and the tactical, Jordan Raynor offers a deeply original and practical take on time management, busyness, and the human urge toward living meaningfully." --Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of A World Without Email and Deep Work "If wisdom had weight, this book would weigh a thousand pounds. Jordan Raynor gets it because he does it, and then he shows us all how to do it too. This book is honest, practical, and deeply actionable." --Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking "What can we learn about time management from the life of Christ? It turns out, quite a lot! I'm so grateful Jordan has written this book."-- Janeen Uzzell, COO of Wikipedia "In Redeeming Your Time , Jordan Raynor provides an outstanding guidebook to help you steward your time in ways that will make you more effective, productive, and content. Time is a gift from God, and we are called to be faithful stewards of it. Redeeming Your Time offers inspiration, tools, and tips to help you steward and maximize your gift of time. Jordan's insights will transform the way you view time and help you focus on the highest priorities in your life." --Dee Ann Turner, bestselling author of Bet on Talent and Crush Your Career, and former vice president of talent and sustainability at Chick-fil-A "Balance is not something you just achieve. It must be designed. In Redeeming Your Time , Jordan shows you how to design a simplified schedule that works for you!" --Emily Ley, bestselling author of A Simplified Life "Jordan Raynor is the master chief of productivity. In Redeeming Your Time , he has upped the ante on what it means to be truly productive as Christians. This book will not only change how you work but will also change how you view productivity as a whole." --John Brandon, Forbes columnist and author of The 7-Minute Productivity Solution "Part of our response to the gospel is to manage our time wisely so we can serve others with excellence. This book will show you how." --Horst Schulze, cofounder of the Ritz-Carlton and author of Excellence Wins "This book is a unique blend of theology, science, and practical tactics to help you redeem your time!" --Dr. Caroline Leaf, New York Times bestselling author of Switch On Your Brain "I have read countless books on time management, yet none have left me transformed the way Jordan's God-given insight in Redeeming Your Time has. Within just five minutes of reading it, I found myself with both paradigm-shifting concepts and practical takeaways that I could instantly begin applying to my life. Highly recommend." --Bob Lotich, author of Simple Money, Rich Life and host of the SeedTime Money podcast”

Jordan Raynor is a serial entrepreneur and national bestselling author whose books, podcast, and devotionals have helped more than 3,000,000 Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work. Jordan serves as the executive chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup that has built the world's largest library of 360-degree virtual experiences of hotels, restaurants, and attractions. A highly sought-after speaker on the topic of faith and work, Raynor has spoken at Harvard University, SXSW, and many other events around the world. Jordan has twice been selected as a Google fellow and served in the White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three daughters.