The Book
Tool Kit
In The Freedom Formula, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and successful entrepreneur David Finkel will help you operationalize working smarter. No fluff, no theory, Finkel shares the detailed blueprint to create maximum value for your company without working nights, weekends, or while on "vacation."
You'll Learn:
- Why working longer and harder doesn't pay off (and what actually does)
- How to escape the "Time and Effort" Economy
- How to structure your day and week so that you reclaim five or more hours each week in usable blocks of your best time
- How to leverage the five Freedom Accelerators to get your life back faster
- And much more!
What's Inside?
Part I - The Four Steps to Freedom
- Step One: Embrace the Value Economy
- Step Two: Reclaim Your Best Time
- Step Three: Invest in Your Fewer, Better
- Step Four: Develop Strategic Depth
Part II - The Five Freedom Accelerators
- Step One: Engage Your Team
- Step Two: Become a Better Coach
- Step Three: Grow Your Leaders
- Step Four: Cultivate Your Culture
- Step Five: Leverage Better Design
- Getting into Action
"When you're deeply passionate about your work, it's easy to let it consume your life. But doing so only hurts you, as The Freedom Formula so expertly reminds us. David Finkel's approach to restructuring your priorities will help you make the most of your time—whether you're at your desk or on vacation."
"If you're stuck in a cycle of overworking, struggling with time-management, or just can't find time to unwind, you need to break free. The Freedom Formula will help you do just that—while maximizing the value created during your working hours. You can't afford not to read it."
"If you're looking for concrete ideas to succeed at work and in your business without sacrificing your life, this book has something of value on every page. Destined to become a classic whose messages will withstand the test of time."
"David Finkel's The Freedom Formula dispels the myth that leaders have to sacrifice what is good in life for professional success. You can have both and this book shows you how."
"Growing CoBank into a sustainable $130 billion financially strong and dependable advocate for rural America was an audacious goal that directors, leadership, and employees put their heart and soul into for over a decade. Save yourself some of the blood, sweat, and tears and follow David's lead from the start. Brilliant book!"
"The Freedom Formula begins as if it were a thriller novel. David Finkel's newest offering bursts through the clutter of business books and reveals powerful information in a fashion that is intensely interesting to read. Better yet, the information in The Freedom Formula has proven to create measurable results!"
"No hype, no BS, no fluff. Just solid gold ideas to create more value at work with less time and effort."
"David delivers more value per page than any other author I know. Buy and read this book!"
"David Finkel offers practical advice on business best practices with clarity and insight. David's gift is in distilling abstract principles into valuable lessons that are both relatable and memorable."
"Finally, a business book that gives you the simple, step-by-step mechanics to operationalize working smarter. Wished I had this book twenty years ago!"