Comments on: How to Make the Best Use of Your Travel Time

By: Why Multitasking Makes You a Less Productive Writer

Why Multitasking Makes You a Less Productive Writer — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 16:47:13 +0000

[…] bit more about multitasking when driving. I do listen to educational audios when driving, or if I have a passenger, I’ll talk. What you shouldn’t do while […]

By: John Soares

John Soares — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 22:26:27 +0000

Hello Julie. Good to see a fellow Ashland resident here!

When I fly (which is fairly rare), I read old-fashioned print books also.

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 22:08:01 +0000

Hi John,

My house is in Ashland, but on the other side of the 5 freeway. Yes, it is SO beautiful.

Most of my travel is on planes, so I just read good old fashioned books in print, and non fiction books on CD in the car.

By: Filippos

Filippos — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:57:24 +0000

I have never imagined to listen audio book while I am driving! However, I am willing to give it a try! I think it’s worthy! Especially, if you driving or generally travelling a lot! Plus, in my opinion, you can do some other stuff while listening to these book! Great tip! Thank you!

By: Neil

Neil — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:17:23 +0000

I commute mainly by car, but sometimes on foot.
Audio books have been a great discovery for me. I can spend two hours a day learning about a new product or technique, which in the past would have been two hours wasted. (Or rocking out embarrassingly in the car.)

By: Steven Bishop

Steven Bishop — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:57:34 +0000

The tips you gave are so helpful for me because I usually do a lot of traveling. I’m having a hard time in managing my time especially when I have scheduled appointments and I unfortunately get into a traffic jam. Too much hassle. Now I have the idea on how to manage it.

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:23:37 +0000

I’ve always wanted to learn another language. I wonder if an audio book would be a good way to do it, or if it would distract me from my driving…

By: John Soares

John Soares — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:58:45 +0000

In reply to Sarah L. Webb. Learning a language while driving does take a lot of concentration; I wouldn't recommend it if you are in a high-traffic area or an area with a lot of pedestrians.

By: Sarah L. Webb

Sarah L. Webb — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:19:21 +0000

I’m merely blown away by how much of my life I could NOT be wasting during my daily drive/commute. For a time, I was trying to learn Spanish while driving, but I wonder if that takes too much brain power. I might try something that I can just listen too without having to repeat, or answer questions, or fill in the blanks, etc.

By: John Soares

John Soares — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:18:23 +0000

In reply to Rob. Thanks for commenting Rob. My partner Stephanie and I took a trip to San Francisco over the Christmas holidays. On the long drive to and from we listened to Wild by Cheryl Strayed, her account of walking the Pacific Crest Trail. It was very enjoyable for both of us.