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New book · Bard Press

Less Achieves More

How to focus on what truly matters

“Most productivity books tell you to do less. This book shows you how.”

Jay Papasan, co-author of The ONE Thing

We believe success comes from doing more: more messages, more meetings, more projects. Maybe the problem is not time or effort. It is quantity. We keep adding, when we should be subtracting.

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The first book

Work Smarter: Live Better

How to focus on what truly matters

"If you only ever read one business book in your life, this is the one."

Carolyn Creswell, Founder and Managing Director, Carman’s

Practical ways to change your work habits and transform your life. The book that started the programs.

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testimonials

Here's What People Say

"Less Achieves More is the permission slip every busy leader needs: do less but do it better. Practical, compelling, and genuinely life-changing."

Carolyn Creswell OAM

Founder, Carman's Kitchen

"For more than a decade, Cyril has shaped the way I work and live, and had an extraordinary impact on hundreds of my colleagues around the world."

Stefan Mohr

Senior Partner and Managing Director & Member of the Executive Committee, Boston Consulting Group

"Less Achieves More is a way to centre yourself and move forward with purpose without the guilt of doing less."

Nigel Andrade

Partner & Global Service Chair, Kearney

"Cyril's approach forced me to be far more intentional. If my diary doesn't reflect my priorities, it's naïve to expect my results to."

Peter Adams

CEO, ING Belgium

"Cyril has had a profound impact on how our team works. His approach is simple, practical, and highly effective."

Yossi Arouch

Managing Director and Partner, Boston Consulting Group

"This book is a practical blueprint to turn long-term ambition into daily progress."

Sundeep Singh

Group Officer – Global Business Services, BHP

"Cyril approach and framework has been a god-send…it has allowed MECCA to grow whilst ensuring we kept our sanity along the way!"

Jo Horgan

Founder and Co-CEO, Mecca Brands