Klaus Breyer

B2B SaaS Product & Tech Leadership
Move Fast And Break Silos!

I've Got Time, Paul Loomans, 2017

In I’ve Got Time, Paul Loomans introduces the concept of “timesurfing”—being present and aware in each moment rather than rushing through time. The book explores why we’re stressed (interconnected layers of time, emotions, self-image, and the outside world), how to do one thing at a time and finish what you’re doing, create breathers between activities, give full attention to drop-ins, and transform “gnawing rats” (things you avoid) into “white sheep” (things you’ve befriended).

Top 3 Learnings:

  1. Do one thing at a time and finish what you’re doing—be aware of what you’re doing and accept it. Stressing yourself is like hastily “gulping down time.” Even travel times shouldn’t be transitions you want to be over quickly—start consciously and be present. Elevate monotonous tasks to an art form. Create breathers between activities—it actually saves time.

  2. Befriend the “gnawing rats”—things you avoid that gnaw at you. Things you’re afraid of or suppress—think them through once, build a relationship. Even if it’s just acknowledging what you don’t know yet. Process: what do I already know? What don’t I know? What do I need help with? What am I apprehensive about? The goal is to feel the emotions beforehand, before you’re in the situation—experience them, accept them.

  3. Use your intuition when choosing what to do—trust brings calm, worry brings stress. Intuition can manage time more effectively than our consciousness—it considers more factors. Observe background programs—an emotional response wants to be felt. You must give it attention. Go into the feeling. Accept it. Integration process: feel the emotion, an argument arises, notice it and let it go, return to feeling the emotion.

Why and when to read it:

Read this when you’re feeling stressed, rushed, or constantly multitasking. It’s especially valuable for people who struggle with time management, procrastination, or feeling overwhelmed. The book provides practical techniques for being present, finishing what you start, and transforming avoidance into acceptance, making it perfect for anyone wanting to slow down and be more present in their daily life.