Packed with solid advice with respect to attaining personal excellence, The One Minute Manager is a great read for those who are trying to balance a stress-ridden life and face difficulty in making a sincere commitment to their own body and health. Summary Of The Book Following the success of The One Minute Manager, the author released several sequels and this bestselling title is one of them. Originally titled The One Minute Manager Gets Fit, this book is a classic in the league of career-oriented self-help books. It is a motivating read for all those who are so engulfed in their work lives that they ignore their personal health and well-being. The modern stress to achieve peak performance accompanied by erratic schedules and obligatory deadlines has plagued individuals across the globe. At a time of such escalated tension when the line that separates life and work has almost vanished, The One Minute Manager Balances Life And Work is a comforting idea and a much-needed read. The author brings the concern to light through an interesting story which revolves around a central character who, in his quest to become successful in the work domain, pays little attention to his exercise routine, eating habits, and health in general. A call from a college professor brings about a significant change in his life. He comes to realise that being healthy is, in fact, a prerequisite to being happy and successful in all domains of life, and more so in ones work. The One Minute Manager is a result of the authors own struggle with failing to strike a balance in life and remaining physically fit. However, he succeeded in achieving good health and shape, and wishes the same for the readers. He gives practical and easy-to-understand strategies to live with a sound mind and body while progressing steadily in ones career. About Ken Blanchard Born on the 6th of May, 1939, Dr. Kenneth Blanchard is a management expert, speaker, consultant, and an author. Apart from this book, he has authored Whale Done Parenting, One Solitary Life, Playing the Great Game of Gold: Making Every Minute Count, Customer Mania! Ready to Serve, The Family Game: A Situational Approach to Effective Parenting, and The Power of Ethical Management. He is best known for his series of The One Minute Manager books and as the founder of The Ken Blanchard Companies. In 1991, he was named the Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year. Dr. Blanchard received his Bachelors degree in government and philosophy from Cornell University, and his Masters degree from Colgate University. He pursued his Ph.D. in educational administration and leadership from Cornell University. He is married to Dr. Marjorie Blanchard, an accomplished and well-known management trainer and consultant. The couple lives in San Diego, California and has two children-Scott and Debbie.