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Books by John Zeratsky

John Zeratsky is a designer at GV and co-author of the Sprint book. He was a design leader on YouTube and one of the first contributors to FeedBurner, acquired by Google in 2007. John has written about design and productivity for the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Wired and Time magazine. Born in rural Wisconsin, John now lives in San Francisco with his wife.

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Make Time

John Zeratsky

This book is a refreshing take on the concept of productivity in a world that is increasingly distracted by technology and busyness. Rather than adhering to traditional productivity advice that emphasizes cramming more into each day, “Make Time” encourages readers to rethink how they allocate their time, focusing on making room for what truly matters. It helps readers shift away from the chaotic cycle of endless tasks and distractions to a life where they can focus on what brings them joy, fulfillment, and purpose.

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Sprint

John Zeratsky

Tired of endless meetings and wasted resources? Learn the 5-day "Sprint" method used by Google Ventures to tackle massive challenges and test new ideas. This summary shows you how to build, prototype, and validate solutions with real users—all in a single workweek.

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