[Vanderkam] challenges the motion that time is a scare resource in this upbeat guide. Drawing on original research into how people spend their hours and leveraging her own decade of time tracking, Vanderkam argues that feelings of scarcity stem less from overloaded schedules than from mindset . . . She encourages dreaming big and planning small.-- "Publishers Weekly"

Laura is very wise, very practical, and very real.--Mel Robbins, bestselling author of The Let Them Theory, host of The Mel Robbins Podcast

Big Time is refreshingly optimistic and thought-provoking. Rather than viewing time as scarce and stressful, Laura Vanderkam shows readers how it can be abundant, flexible, and full of possibility. Vanderkam makes the case for using your 8,760 hours a year to craft a joyful, meaningful life.--Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of Supercommunicators and The Power of Habit

You can either see your schedule as a source of frustration or an opportunity to revel in the wonders of life. In her fascinating and original new book, Laura Vanderkam makes a compelling case that the second answer is not only possible, but the best way to approach time management. I'm convinced!--Cal Newport, bestselling author of Slow Productivity and Deep Work

Before reading Big Time, I thought time management was a concept that couldn't possibly apply to my own jam-packed schedule. Through her captivating book, Laura Vanderkam uses her personal journey and fascinating research to illustrate a powerful process that can shift our perspective on time and how to work with it.--Jenny Marrs, author of Trust God, Love People and co-host of HGTV's Fixer to Fabulous

Laura Vanderkam proves that time abundance is a mindset that anyone can develop. Big Time will inspire you to prioritize what matters and build a life you love, no matter how busy you feel.--Amy Morin, bestselling author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do

With its practical tactics and engaging writing, this book opens up an exciting sense of possibility with the time we have.--Cassie Holmes, UCLA professor and bestselling author of Happier Hour

An inspiring What Color Is Your Parachute? for people in need of stronger time-management skills.-- "Kirkus Reviews"

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Pub date: 2026-05-05

Length: 240 pages