Eat That Frog!:

This book contains several short essays on 21 great ways to stop procrastinating and get more done in less time, addressing the problem of delay. In total, there are 21 chapters, each providing a strategy for individuals to manage their time effectively. Tracy begins by urging readers to write everything down, demonstrating the power of this in goal-setting and planning. He provides readers with a number of exercises, which he asks them to perform with pen and paper. He acknowledges that a person can digitally note down anything they want. However, he states that there is a different feeling that spreads in a person's mind when they write things down on paper.

The title of the book reflects one of Tracy's main ideas. The name is derived from a quote by Mark Twain, which states that nothing worse can happen to a man in a day than to eat a live frog first thing in the morning. This strategy does not literally mean eating a frog but revolves around the idea that if a person finishes their most procrastinated task first thing in the morning, the rest of the day will become relatively easier. Another time management strategy explained by Tracy is the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto principle. Tracy explains that this principle means that investing 20% of a person's time in a specific task will yield about 80% of the results.

The ABCDE method is another time management strategy described by Tracy, involving grouping activities based on their priority and deadlines. 'A' tasks are given the highest priority, while 'E' tasks are virtually insignificant. The author emphasizes working on 'A' tasks until they are completed before moving on to the next. Tracy further explains that a person should enhance their core skills by regularly setting aside time to do so. This will make it easier for individuals to tackle larger projects. Tracy believes that the main purpose behind time management is to find time to enjoy life with family and friends. While these tips and techniques are designed to improve a person's productivity, Tracy asks readers to remember the underlying reason behind them.