Introduction: Captain Turner's decision

The hidden pattern of everyday life

Afternoons and coffee spoons: The power of breaks, the promise of lunch, and the case for a modern siesta

Beginnings: Starting right, starting again, and starting together

Midpoints: What Hanukkah candles and midlife malaise can teach us about motivation

Endings: Marathons, chocolates, and the power of poignancy

Synching fast and slow: The secrets of group timing

Thinking in tenses: A few final words.