# Done By Noon

> Productivity methodology and book by Dave Ruel that helps entrepreneurs achieve more by noon than they typically accomplish in a full day, focusing on completing high-priority tasks in 20 hours or less per week.

- **URL:** https://www.amazon.com/Done-Noon%C2%AE-Achieve-Other-Entrepreneurs/dp/0995997772
- **Category:** Practices
- **Tags:** Productivity Method, Time Management, Entrepreneurship
- **Updated:** 2026-03-16 13:06
- **Canonical page:** https://timetrack.ever.works/it/items/done-by-noon

## Details

## Overview

Done By Noon® is a productivity methodology created by Dave Ruel, designed to help entrepreneurs finish in 20 hours or less what they used to do in 40+ hours per week.

## Key Principles

- **2 Types of Daily Tasks** - Focus on identifying and completing two specific types of tasks each day to double productivity
- **Delegate, Outsource, Automate** - Systematically eliminate draining recurring tasks through delegation, outsourcing, and automation
- **Distraction Management** - Three simple tweaks to eliminate firefighting, emergencies, and never-ending to-do lists
- **Holistic Optimization** - System that manages time, energy, and attention to perform at work AND win at personal life

## Philosophy

The method addresses the business culture that promotes workaholism and non-stop hustle, where productivity is often measured by quantity over quality. Instead, it emphasizes achieving meaningful results in less time to create better work-life balance.

## About the Author

Dave Ruel is a former competitive physique athlete turned serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and international speaker. He founded Effic, an innovative leadership development company, after building multi-million dollar online companies in health and fitness.

## Implementation

- **Effic Methodology** - The book presents the Effic Methodology, which is both sound and practical
- **Companion Planner** - A companion planner is available to help implement the strategies from the book
- **Systematic Approach** - Provides a step-by-step system rather than just motivational advice

## Target Audience

Entrepreneurs and business owners who:
- Feel overwhelmed by their workload
- Want to reclaim time for personal life
- Seek sustainable productivity instead of constant hustle
- Need to prioritize effectively amid competing demands

## Format

Available as:
- Hardcover
- Paperback
- Kindle/eBook

The book is widely available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retailers.

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