How to Live on 24 Hours a Day

"How to Live on 24 Hours a Day" by Arnold Bennett is a self-help guide written in the early 20th century. This philosophical examination explores the concept of time management and emphasizes the significance of effectively utilizing the daily 24 hours we all possess. Bennett addresses the common struggles individuals face in balancing work, leisure, and personal development, urging readers to cultivate a more enriched life beyond mere existence. In the book, Bennett argues that many people lead unfulfilling lives because they focus excessively on their work hours, neglecting the rest of their day. He encourages readers to see their free time as an opportunity for personal growth and self-cultivation, suggesting practical ways to reclaim and maximize those hours. Through concise observations and relatable examples, Bennett emphasizes the value of prioritizing mental and creative pursuits, learning, and reflection, ultimately inspiring readers to take charge of their lives and live more purposefully amidst their busy routines. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Enoch Arnold Bennett was an English author, best known as a novelist, who wrote prolifically. Between the 1890s and the 1930s he completed 34 novels, seven volumes of short stories, 13 plays, and a daily journal totalling more than a million words. He wrote articles and stories for more than 100 newspapers and periodicals, worked in and briefly ran the Ministry of Information during the First World War, and wrote for the cinema in the 1920s. Sales of his books were substantial, and he was the most financially successful British author of his day.