The Time-Saving Myth: Why Efficiency Isn't Enough (and What Actually Works)

We've been sold a lie: that if we just optimize harder, hustle smarter, and squeeze more into every minute, we'll finally feel in control. But what if the real problem isn't how we manage our time-it's how we think about it?The Time-Saving Myth: Why Efficiency Isn't Enough (And What Actually Works) is a sharp, compassionate takedown of productivity culture's most seductive illusion. Drawing on behavioral science, emotional resilience, and creative recovery frameworks, this book reveals why time-saving tactics often backfire-and what truly helps us thrive.Whether you're a burned-out entrepreneur, a self-employed creative, or a lifelong list-maker wondering why you're still stuck, this book offers a refreshing alternative: practical, modular strategies that prioritize clarity, momentum, and meaning over mindless optimization.You'll learn:Why "saving time" often sabotages your focus and fulfillmentHow to spot the emotional traps behind your favorite productivity hacksWhat actually works to build sustainable routines, creative flow, and self-trustHow to design time recovery rituals that energize instead of exhaustIf you're ready to stop chasing efficiency and start building a life that works-for you-this book is your permission slip. Neil TheFreeMan Milliner here. Poet, musician, songwriter. I hail from Queensland, Australia. Born and raised mostly in small country towns where sometimes my mother used to play piano for the dances and weddings. I play organ and keyboards myself and have made hundreds of covers and backing tracks for all the old favorites and some recent big hits that I like. This is my second book of poetry .