Best of
Productivity

2020

The Art of Resilience


Ross Edgley - 2020
    Now Ross focuses on mental strength, stoicism and the training needed to create an unbreakable body.Ross Edgley famously ran a marathon pulling a 1.4-tonne car and climbed a rope the height of Everest (8,848m), after living with Yamabushi warrior monks in Japan and partaking in Shamanic pain rituals with fire ants in the Amazon jungle. On his epic 1,780-mile journey around Great Britain, which lasted 157 days, Ross swam through giant jellyfish, arctic storms, ‘haunted’ whirlpools and polluted shipping lanes, going so hard, and so fast, his tongue fell apart.Ross’s previous book, The World’s Fittest Book, was a Sunday Times No.1 bestseller and explored the science of physical fitness. Now, in The Art of Resilience, Ross uses his swim experience and other amazing endurance feats, where he managed to overcome seemingly insurmountable pain, hardship and adversity, to study the performance of extreme athletes, military and fitness specialists and psychologists to uncover the secrets of mental fitness and explore the concept of resilience, persistence, valour and a disciplined mindset in overcoming adversity. This ground-breaking book represents a paradigm shift in what we thought the human body and mind were capable of and will give you a blueprint to become a tougher, more resilient and ultimately better human – whatever the challenge you face.

Ploductivity: A Practical Theology of Tools & Wealth


Douglas Wilson - 2020
    Be fruitful like a tree, not efficient like a machine.In this book, Douglas Wilson both considers the theology behind technology, work, and mission and advice on how to be productive—and to think about productivity—in the digital age. We should not rush to buy each and every new iPhone or fancy new gadget, but neither neither should we reject the new technology out of nostalgia for the good ol' days when people worked with their hands or starved. Instead, we are called to see modern technology as wealth and tools that we can use, whether for good or for ill. The key is wisdom and the ability to create the right habits and the regular discipline to use what we have been given. Ploductivity: n, 1) the practice of plodding away at a pile of work, instead of frantically trying to sprint through it all2) being stable and graceful, like a buffalo upon the plains, not frantic, like a prairie dog or roadrunner

Hell Yeah or No: what's worth doing


Derek Sivers - 2020
    A collection of thoughts around re-defining yourself, changing focus, and saying yes to less

Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life


Ozan Varol - 2020
    A former rocket scientist reveals the habits, ideas, and strategies that will empower you to turn the seemingly impossible into the possible. Rocket science is often celebrated as the ultimate triumph of technology. But it's not. Rather, it's the apex of a certain thought process -- a way to imagine the unimaginable and solve the unsolvable. It's the same thought process that enabled Neil Armstrong to take his giant leap for mankind, that allows spacecraft to travel millions of miles through outer space and land on a precise spot, and that brings us closer to colonizing other planets. Fortunately, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to think like one. In this accessible and practical book, Ozan Varol reveals nine simple strategies from rocket science that you can use to make your own giant leaps in work and life -- whether it's landing your dream job, accelerating your business, learning a new skill, or creating the next breakthrough product. Today, thinking like a rocket scientist is a necessity. We all encounter complex and unfamiliar problems in our lives. Those who can tackle these problems -- without clear guidelines and with the clock ticking -- enjoy an extraordinary advantage. Think Like a Rocket Scientist will inspire you to take your own moonshot and enable you to achieve liftoff.

The Lazy Genius Way: Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn't, and Get Stuff Done


Kendra Adachi - 2020
    It's about doing what matters to you. "I could not be more excited about this book."--Jenna Fischer, actor and cohost of Office Ladies podcast The chorus of "shoulds" is loud. You should enjoy the moment, dream big, have it all, get up before the sun, track your water consumption, go on date nights, and be the best. Or maybe you should ignore what people think, live on dry shampoo, be a negligent PTA mom, have a dirty house, and claim your hot mess like a badge of honor.It's so easy to feel overwhelmed by the mixed messages of what it means to live well.Kendra Adachi, the creator of the Lazy Genius movement, invites you to live well by your own definition and equips you to be a genius about what matters and lazy about what doesn't. Everything from your morning routine to napping without guilt falls into place with Kendra's thirteen Lazy Genius principles, including:- Decide once- Start small- Ask the Magic Question- Go in the right order- Schedule restDiscover a better way to approach your relationships, work, and piles of mail. Be who you are without the complication of everyone else's "shoulds." Do what matters, skip the rest, and be a person again.

Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen


Dan Heath - 2020
    We put out fires. We deal with emergencies. We stay downstream, handling one problem after another, but we never make our way upstream to fix the systems that caused the problems ... [This book] probes the psychological forces that push us downstream--including 'problem blindness,' which can leave us oblivious to serious problems in our midst. And Heath introduces us to the thinkers who have overcome these obstacles and scored ... victories by switching to an upstream mindset.

Personality Isn't Permanent: Break Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs and Rewrite Your Story


Benjamin P. Hardy - 2020
    Benjamin Hardy draws on psychological research to demolish the popular misconception that personality--a person's consistent attitudes and behaviors--is innate and unchanging. Hardy liberates us from the limiting belief that our "true selves" are to be discovered, and shows how we can intentionally create our desired selves and achieve amazing goals instead. He offers practical, science-based advice to for personal-reinvention, including: - Why personality tests such as Myers-Briggs and Enneagram are not only psychologically destructive but are no more scientific than horoscopes - Why you should never be the "former" anything--because defining yourself by your past successes is just as damaging to growth as being haunted by past failures - How to design your current identity based on your desired future self and make decisions here-and-now through your new identity - How to reframe traumatic and painful experiences into a fresh narrative supporting your future success - How to become confident enough to define your own life's purpose - How to create a network of "empathetic witnesses" who actively encourage you through the highs and lows of extreme growth - How to enhance your subconscious to overcome addictions and limiting patterns - How redesign your environment to pull you toward your future, rather than keep you stuck in the past - How to tap into what psychologists call "pull motivation" by narrowing your focus on a single, definable, and compelling outcomeThe book includes true stories of intentional self-transformation--such as Vanessa O'Brien, who quit her corporate job and set the Guinness World Record for a woman climbing the highest peak on every continent in the fastest time; Andre Norman, who became a Harvard fellow after serving a fourteen-year prison sentence; Ken Arlen, who instantly quit smoking by changing his identity narrative; and Hardy himself, who transcended his childhood in a broken home, surrounded by issues of addiction and mental illness, to earn his PhD and build a happy family.Filled with strategies for reframing your past and designing your future, Personality Isn't Permanent is a guide to breaking free from the past and becoming the person you want to be.

Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life


Jim Kwik - 2020
    In Limitless, readers will learn Jim's revolutionary strategies and shortcuts to supercharging their brains, with simple, actionable tools to sharpen the mind, enhance focus, and fast-track their fullest potential. "No matter your age, background, or level of education, you can learn new ways to use your brain. If you've been searching for better ways of coping and growing, I'm here to help you fall in love with learning again." -- Jim Kwik

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach their Kids About Money That The Poor And Middle Class Do Not!


Robert T. Kiyosaki - 2020
    

Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork


Dan Sullivan - 2020
    but not enough time to execute it? What about a goal you really want to accomplish...but can't because instead of taking action, you procrastinate? Do you feel like the only way things are going to get done is if you do them? But what if it wasn't that way? What if you had a team of people around you that helped you accomplish your goals (while you helped them accomplish theirs)? When we want something done, we've been trained to ask ourselves: "How can I do this?" Well, there is a better question to ask. One that unlocks a whole new world of ease and accomplishment. Expert coach Dan Sullivan knows the question we should ask instead: "Who can do this for me?" This may seem simple. And it is. But don't let the lack of complexity fool you. By mastering this question, you will quickly learn how billionaires and successful entrepreneurs like Dan build incredible businesses and personal freedom. This book will teach you how to make this essential paradigm-shift so you can: - Build a successful business effectively while not killing yourself - Immediately free-up 1,000+ hours of work that you shouldn't be doing anyway - Bypass the typical scarcity and decline of aging and other societal norms - Increase your vision in all areas of life and build teams of WHOs to support you in that vision - Never be limited in your goals and ambitions again - Expand your abundance of wealth, innovation, relationships, and joy - Build a life where everything you do is your choice--how you spend your time, how much money you make, the quality of your relationships, and the type of work you do Making this shift involves retraining your brain to stop limiting your potential based on what you solely can do and instead focus on the nearly infinite and endless connections between yourself and other people as well as the limitless transformation possible through those connections.

The Power of Discipline: How to Use Self Control and Mental Toughness to Achieve Your Goals


Daniel Walter - 2020
    Talent, intelligence, and skill are only a part of the equation. Positive thinking, affirmations, and vision boards are only a part of the equation. If you want to turn your dreams into reality, you need self-discipline.Self-discipline is what will keep you focused when all hell is breaking loose and it looks like you are one step away from failure. It will give you the mental toughness required to dismantle the limitations you have placed on yourself and break through all obstacles standing in the way of your goals.How would you feel if I told you that your inability to achieve your goals does not arise because you are lazy or lack drive, but rather it’s a problem because you have never been taught how to practice self-discipline?People are not born with self-discipline. Like driving or playing tennis, it’s a skill that you learn. In The Power of Discipline you will gain access to easy-to-read, scientific explanations about self-discipline including:How to master self-discipline by targeting certain areas of the brainThe Navy SEALs’ secrets to self-disciplineThe Zen Buddhists’ secrets to self-disciplineHow to make hard-work excitingHow to ditch your bad habits and adopt the habits of successful peopleStrategies to keep going when your motivation runs outAnd much, much moreBy applying the principles in this book, you will develop your self-discipline, bulldoze through toward your goals, become an unstoppable force of nature, and start living the life you know you deserve!It’s impossible to buy back the time you have lost, but you can take control of your future. Click the link below to view the book on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3bdYlR3

The Steal Like an Artist Audio Trilogy


Austin Kleon - 2020
    Includes full text from:Steal Like an Artist: The New York Times bestselling book on the ten things nobody ever told you about being creative. Including nothing is original, so embrace influence. School yourself through the work of others. Remix and reimagine to discover your own path. And forget the old cliché about writing what you know: Instead, write the book you want to read, make the movie you want to watch.Show Your Work: How to take that critical next step on a creative journey―getting known and finding your people. A user’s manual for embracing the communal nature of creativity, this inspiring manifesto is a blueprint for succeeding as any kind of artist or entrepreneur in the digital age.Keep Going: Timeless, practical, and ethical principles for anyone trying to sustain a meaningful and productive life. Worry less about getting things done, and more about the worth of what you’re doing. Instead of focusing on making your mark, work to leave things better than you found them. Above all, keep working, keep playing, keep creating—keep going.

The Practice: Shipping Creative Work


Seth Godin - 2020
    But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward.Based on the breakthrough Akimbo workshop pioneered by legendary author Seth Godin, The Practice will help you get unstuck and find the courage to make and share creative work. Godin insists that writer's block is a myth, that consistency is far more important than authenticity, and that experiencing the imposter syndrome is a sign that you're a well-adjusted human. Most of all, he shows you what it takes to turn your passion from a private distraction to a productive contribution, the one you've been seeking to share all along.With this book as your guide, you'll learn to dance with your fear. To take the risks worth taking. And to embrace the empathy required to make work that contributes with authenticity and joy.

The Unfair Advantage: How You Already Have What It Takes to Succeed


Ash AliAsh Ali - 2020
    An unfair advantage is simply the element that gives you an edge over your competition.This innovative book shows how to identify your own unfair advantages and apply them to any project. Drawing on over two decades of hands-on experience, includingas the first Marketing Director of Just Eat, the authors offer a unique framework forassessing your external circumstances in addition to your internal strengths.Hard work and grit aren't enough, so this book explores the importance of money,intelligence, location, education, expertise, status and luck in the journey to success.From starting your company, to gaining traction, raising funds and growth hacking, The Unfair Advantage helps you look at yourself and find the ingredients you didn't realise you already had, to succeed in the cut-throat world of business.

How to Think More Effectively: A guide to greater productivity, insight and creativity (Work series)


The School of Life - 2020
    However, our minds are also unpredictable, spending large stretches of time idling or distracting themselves. This is a book about how to optimise these beautiful yet fitful instruments so that they can more regularly and generously produce the sort of insights and ideas we need to fulfil our potential and achieve the contentment we deserve. Among other things, we learn how to grasp fragile and flighty thoughts before they disappear through anxiety and fear; at what times of day to try to work and for how long; how to make use of our boredom and instincts, and how to overcome timid and predictable approaches to the largest problems. The result is an operating manual to that most wondrous, though intermittent and always baffling, organ: the human mind.

Life Under Fire: How to Build Inner Strength and Thrive Under Pressure


Jason Fox - 2020
    ‘During my military career, I dealt regularly with fear, emotional breakdown, pain in hostile environments and the horrors of war. I summoned bravery during intense gun battles and, perhaps more courageously, raised my hand for help during my darkest moment - though it took a while. The psychological techniques I developed during my time as an elite operator still serve me today, in and out of danger.’ – Jason Fox We all face internal conflict, both at home and at work. Some pressures threaten to crush us mentally, others cause stress, anxiety and self-doubt. Whether serving in the Special Forces, rowing oceans or investigating some of the world's most notorious drug cartels, Jason Fox has overcome more than his fair share of these emotional and mental battles.Recounting stories of the military operations and expeditions that have tested his own resolve, in Life Under Fire he shares the tools he's developed at the cutting edge of an elite military career and shows how you, too, can build the resilience and inner strength to overcome whatever challenges life puts in front of you.

A Better Life: Slowing Down to Get Ahead


Rebecca Smith - 2020
    As the founder of one of the most popular custom handbag companies in the country, Rebecca Smith knows a thing or two about business. A highly successful entrepreneur in a world where the focus is on scalability, brand strategy, and global marketing, Rebecca Smith also knows the truth: that every success she's experienced at Better Life Bags has been the result of very small, very ordinary, very obedient steps of faith.Moving from Savannah, Georgia, to Hamtramck, Michigan, was culture shock enough for Rebecca. But trying to feel at home in a city where twenty-six different languages were spoken and most of the inhabitants were immigrants seemed downright impossible. It was only when Rebecca recognized that God had called her to this specific neighborhood at this particular moment in time that his plans began to unfold for her. Stepping forward into the place God had called her - a place that seemed messy and uncomfortable and unfamiliar - Rebecca discovered the true secret to success: when we slow down, pay attention, and trust that still, small voice of God to guide us, we just might change the world.Though Rebecca never set out to build a brand or create an empire, God saw Rebecca's heart for others, and began to multiply her efforts in ways she could have never imagined, creating a company where women from different cultures, faiths, and backgrounds work together for the good of others - for a better life.As you read this inspiring story, you will discover how to hear and follow God's voice for yourself as you slow down, take one small step at a time, and make a difference in the world right where you are.

Fit For Success: Lessons On Achievement And Leading Your Best Life (Renaissance Periodization Book 12)


Nick Shaw - 2020
    

SYSTEMology: Create time, reduce errors and scale your profits with proven business systems


David Jenyns - 2020
    The reality is, your shiny business isn't as functional as it looks from the outside; it's unorganised, inconsistent and key-person dependent.SYSTEMology solves this problem with a proven, step-by-step business systemisation framework - designed so that even the busiest business owner can deploy it. Drawing on 20+ years of business experience and real-life case studies, David Jenyns details the path to complete business reliability.

Focus: How One Word a Week Will Transform Your Life


Cleere Cherry - 2020
    Just think: what if you let the word grace seep into your everyday life for seven straight days. You wrote it on post-it notes and put them on your fridge, in your car, at your desk, by your bed. The entire week you focused on responding to every situation with grace, no matter what. You think, "I can't believe he just cut me off." Then you think "rememberƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚]ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚€ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚]grace." You think, "Why isn't she listening to me?" Then you hear a whisper, "don't forgetƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚]ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚€ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚]grace." For one week you focus on grace, the next week you focus on gentleness, the next week you focus on forgivenessƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚]ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚€ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚].one word per week for an entire year. Before you know it, you're no longer worried about being perfect, but more excited about having a closer connection to God and living a life free from perfectionism, free from being pulled in different directions, and more attuned to your love for God and for others.

Time Off: A Practical Guide to Building Your Rest Ethic and Finding Success Without the Stress


John Fitch - 2020
    But are your busiest days really the ones that make you feel the most accomplished? If all of your hard work isn't working, it might be time to question the common assumption that "busy" = "productive." After reaching breaking points in their careers, business coach John Fitch and AI researcher Max Frenzel both learned the critical importance of taking time off. Now these former workaholics are here to help you revolutionize the way you get things done.Time Off: A Practical Guide to Building Your Rest Ethic and Finding Success Without the Stress reveals how history's greatest minds, as well as some of the most successful leaders, thinkers, and creatives of today, found success by practicing a more balanced approach to work and life. Embracing their insights on how constant hustle can be your worst enemy, you will realize that time off means much more than just taking a break. By learning how to slow down, you will rediscover a more fulfilled and versatile version of yourself and unlock your true creative potential.In Time Off, you'll discover:The most effective methods to reclaim leisure, while increasing productivity and creativityWhy your work ethic needs to be supported by an equally solid rest ethicTactics for getting away from the work without the dreaded guiltWhy time off and leisure will be key competitive advantages in the future of workHow to thrive alongside AI and use technology to become more humanThe many ways in which time off improves your leadership skills, and much, much more!Reshaping the way you think about work and leisure, Time Off is a reinvigorating guide to doing more by laboring less. If you like relatable personal anecdotes, historically-sound approaches to downtime, and scientifically-backed strategies for increasing your creativity, then you'll love John Fitch and Max Frenzel's life-changing resource.Get Time Off - for yourself or as a gift to the busy people in your life - as a healthy reminder to put down the busywork and pick up what actually matters most to you.

Master Your Thinking: A Practical Guide to Align Yourself with Reality and Achieve Tangible Results in the Real World (Mastery Series Book 5)


Thibaut Meurisse - 2020
    

Relentless


Christopher Artinian - 2020
    Fragments of conversations, snapshots of memories were all she could scramble together.But, suddenly, none of it mattered.A stranger.A warning.And the hunt is on.Now Sal and her friends are in a battle like no other. Death and terror lurk around every corner. Can they defy the odds and live to fight another day?Or will they fall like so many before?Is it all a nightmare or is it for real? One thing is for sure, it’s relentless.

Power Hour: How to Focus on Your Goals and Create a Life You Love


Adrienne Herbert - 2020
    We all have an hour to dedicate to ourselves and our dreams, whether we think we do or not.Power Hour will show you how to harness the first hour of your day in order to achieve your goals - whether those are writing a book, getting fit or pursuing your passion - before the rest of the world wakes up and starts competing for your attention. From the importance of developing a growth mindset to creating powerful habits and the significance of daily movement, it will help you reclaim your time and unlock your full potential. Most importantly, it will make you realise that there is no better time than now to make a change and create a life you love.Stop waiting for the right time, or for more time. Start with just one hour today.

You're Too Good to Feel This Bad: An Orthodox Approach to Living an Unorthodox Life


Nate Dallas - 2020
    It's a summation of the useful parts of the 25 other books you need to read, without the fluff.You don't belong in the "mediocre middle" with everyone else: exhausted, stressed, and unfulfilled.You're Too Good to Feel This Bad, and you know it.In this book, Nate Dallas shares his eye-opening, personal experiment to escape the cultural epidemic of anxiety and entrapment. In his unabashed, down-to-earth style, he presents an entertaining and enlightening journey, challenging other over-achievers to break away from cultural norms. Combining potent insights from multiple disciplines, he distills complex processes into practical, achievable steps designed to elevate your life to an all-time high.Phase 1 - Physiology (sleep, breathing, nutrition, & exercise)Phase 2 - Psychology (human needs, pattern breaking, mindset, & meditation) Phase 3 - Life Application (recreation, money, work, systems, & relationships)It's sure to generate a few laughs, while challenging you in meaningful ways. Throughout the process, you will think, see, understand, and feel like never before.Buckle your seat belt and don't look back.You're going to love this ride!

How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices


Annie Duke - 2020
    What if there was a better way to make quality decisions so you can think clearly, feel more confident, second-guess yourself less, and ultimately be more decisive and be more productive? Making good decisions doesn't have to be a series of endless guesswork. Rather, it's a teachable skill that anyone can sharpen. In How to Decide, bestselling author Annie Duke and former professional poker player lays out a series of tools anyone can use to make better decisions. You'll learn:  •  To identify and dismantle hidden biases.  •  To extract the highest quality feedback from those whose advice you seek.  •  To more accurately identify the influence of luck in the outcome of your decisions.  •  When to decide fast, when to decide slow, and when to decide in advance.  •  To make decisions that more effectively help you to realize your goals and live your values.Through interactive exercises and engaging thought experiments, this workbook helps you analyze key decisions you've made in the past and troubleshoot those you're making in the future. Whether you're picking investments, evaluating a job offer, or trying to figure out your romantic life, How to Decide is the key to happier outcomes and fewer regrets.

Mind Management, Not Time Management: Productivity When Creativity Matters (Getting Art Done Book 2)


David Kadavy - 2020
    Do you have the ENERGY?You've done everything you can to save time. Every productivity tip, every "life hack," every time management technique.But the more time you save, the less time you have. The more overwhelmed, stressed, exhausted you feel."Time management" is squeezing blood from a stone.Introducing a new approach to productivity. Instead of struggling to get more out of your time, start effortlessly getting more out of your mind.In Mind Management, Not Time Management, best-selling author David Kadavy shares the fruits of his decade-long deep dive into how to truly be productive in a constantly changing world.

Find Your Flow: Capture it, Use it, and Make it Yours


Sarah Gregg - 2020
    Once you learn how to master flow, your happiness will flow quickly and effortlessly as you use strategies to gain control over your life, focus on what matters most, and motivate action toward your goals and dreams. But how do you harness flow? In Find Your Flow, life coach and neuro-linguistic programming practitioner Sarah Gregg reveals a powerful four-step journal system that can be applied to your everyday life. All it takes is a few minutes a day to help you find your flow through:Morning grateful flow—wake up happy as you start your day, writing words of gratitude and creating a positive mood that lasts all day.Forward focus—identify your priorities for the day to bring a sense of harmony and balance between what you must do and what you want to doTotal flow—script your ideal day to spot opportunities, stay on course, and defend yourself against distractionNighttime reflection—lean into the lessons that are showing up in life, spot opportunities to find more flow, and celebrate the powerful small steps you’re taking each day to create meaningful life changes. Find Your Flow is your practical guide to awaken and strengthen your authentic voice so that you can make your signature impact on the world, inspire others, and reach your full potential.

14 Habits of Highly Productive Developers


Zeno Rocha - 2020
    This book is a result of a quest. A quest to uncover what habits can be cultivated to become a better software engineer.

Good Work If You Can Get It: How to Succeed in Academia


Jason Brennan - 2020
    But while almost all of new PhD students say they want to work in academia, most are destined for disappointment. The hard truth is that half will quit or fail to get their degree, and most graduates will never find a full-time academic job.In Good Work If You Can Get It, Jason Brennan combines personal experience with the latest higher education research to help you understand what graduate school and the academy are really like. This candid, pull-no-punches book answers questions big and small, including- Should I go to graduate school--and what will I do once I get there?- How much does a PhD cost--and should I pay for one?- What kinds of jobs are there after grad school, and who gets them? - What happens to the people who never get full-time professorships? - What does it take to be productive, to publish continually at a high level? - What does it take to teach many classes at once? - What does it take to succeed in graduate school? - How does "publish or perish" work? - How much do professors get paid?- What do search committees look for, and what turns them off? - How do I know which journals and book publishers matter? - How do I balance work and life?This realistic, data-driven look at university teaching and research will make your graduate and postgraduate experience a success. Good Work If You Can Get It is the guidebook anyone considering graduate school, already in grad school, starting as a new professor, or advising graduate students needs. Read it, and you will come away ready to hit the ground running.

How to Improve Study Habits


Christine Reidhead - 2020
    Too many students' grades are falling, especially in a time when regular classrooms cannot fully open. Parents everywhere are at a loss regarding what to do with their responsibilities in the face of the increasing downturn in their children's grades. It seems as though, with the advent of social media, the attention of a lot of students has been shifted from their books to their smartphones or computers. Apart from social media, blame has also been put on a decline in the interest of students regarding education in general. Students, at the moment, do not have the motivation or zeal, as it seems, to even study. Good study habits, or skills, are solutions to the problems experienced by students. This has been true for a long time, but the world is changing rapidly, which also means that the tools employed during study have to be changed in order to keep up. This is especially true as a result of the covid-19 pandemic that has forced students to study and learn from home rather than in the classroom. E-Learning, or online learning, can be effective, but only if the student has the discipline and drive to succeed using the tools and materials they are provided by teachers. Without strong study skills the student will fall behind in the classroom. Online the failure to develop good study skills can be devastating, leading to an inability to achieve the success in life the student could otherwise achieve. This excellent guide walks students through skills and habits which a student, or a person, employs while studying in order to make the most out of the experience. The kind of skills employed by a person, whether good or bad, determines how successful they will be in the process of learning, and Reidhead shows how to understand study skills, discover what kind of learner you are, develop great study skills, avoid bad study habits, identify the best places to study, and how to keep up with Online Learning during the current ovid-19 pandemic. It also helps parents and students to identify when certain students are studying excessively, harming the effectiveness of their studying. This is a must book for students who want good grades. Both a guide and a self-help book, it can help any student of any age, middle school through graduate school, succeed in their classes whether they are held in a classroom or online.

Invaluable: Master the 10 Skills You Need to Skyrocket Your Career


Maya Grossman - 2020
    

Learn, Improve, Master: How to Develop Any Skill and Excel at It


Nick Velasquez - 2020
    Develop the power to learn and master any skill.Do you dream of excelling at a sport, music, art, cooking, writing, public speaking, or anything else? Learn, Improve, Master will help you make that dream a reality.Through a combination of learning science and strategies used by world-class performers, this guide will teach you what it really takes to master a skill (no, it isn't talent or 10,000 hours).You will learn HOW TO:Use your memory like top memory champions and remember anything you wantOptimize practice like elite musicians, chess players, and athletesBuild training habits that stickOvercome obstacles, setbacks, and plateausChoose mentors and coaches that will help you develop your potentialAccelerate learning and become a master of your craftFeaturing examples and words of wisdom from Leonardo da Vinci, Usain Bolt, Ernest Hemingway, Michael Jordan, Garry Kasparov, Simone Biles, Stephen King, Michael Phelps, Martha Graham, Tiger Woods, Jiro Ono, Serena Williams, and many more.

Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn: Lessons from Toyota Leader Isao Yoshino on a Lifetime of Continuous Learning


Katie Anderson - 2020
    Uncover never-before-published "insider stories" from pivotal moments in Toyota's history and fascinating nuances that inspired the Toyota Way. And walk away with fresh insights and excitement about people-centered leadership, organizational excellence, and yourself. If you've ever been mentored -- in business or in life -- by someone whose words, experiences, and perspectives changed you for the better, you know that an entire book of honest reflection and deep wisdom can have a profound impact on the world. For today's business professionals -- dedicated to continuous learning and people-centered leadership -- this is that book. Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind tapestry that will inspire both veteran and aspiring leaders to reflect and learn. It's a book for leaders of all levels, in any industry, anywhere in the world, who strive to create a culture of continuous learning and to lead with intention -- by helping others discover their best selves, while also developing themselves."

Procrastination: How to do it well


The School of Life - 2020
    

Every Day Matters: A Biblical Approach to Productivity


Brandon D. Crowe - 2020
    In Every Day Matters Brandon Crowe provides an accessible and biblical understanding of productivity filled with practical guidance and examples.Crowe draws insights from wisdom literature and the life and teaching of the Apostle Paul to reclaim a biblical perspective on productivity. He shows the implications for matters such as setting priorities and goals, achieving rhythms of work and rest, caring for family, maintaining spiritual disciplines, sustaining energy, and engaging wisely with social media and entertainment.

A Quiet Education: Challenging the Extrovert Ideal in our Schools


Jamie Thom - 2020
    

Blue-Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life


Ken Rusk - 2020
    Ken Rusk, the “million-dollar ditch digger,” is here to show you that blue-collar trades are a source of pride and that you can—and will—find your version of happiness by pursuing a good old-fashioned craft. In Blue Collar Cash, Ken shares his insights from over 30 years working in blue collar trades as an entrepreneur, mentor, and life coach. Ken knows from his own experience—first as a young kid digging ditches, and then as the owner of a successful concrete construction business—that working with your hands at a job that takes skill and practice can be monumentally rewarding and life-affirming. Since then, he has built a multi-million-dollar business and gone on to mentor hundreds of employees in how to manage their money and set achievable goals. Using the stories of those who have discovered lives of comfort, peace, and freedom, Ken creates a step-by-step, interactive guide—including financial planning and savings advice—to creating alternative and realistic routes to success and fulfillment.

The Freelance Introvert: Work the way you want without changing who you are


Tom Albrighton - 2020
    A situation that’s easy or fun for one person can be way too much for an introvert.That's fine as long as they have a choice. But that can change when they go to work.Modern working styles like open-plan offices, brainstorming and teamwork can be really hard on introverts. The hands-on work is OK, but the emotional labour of working with others can be draining.Freelancing offers introverts a way out – a chance to work alone, control their workload and create their own workspace. It can be ideal.However, it also takes work.Going freelance means running a one-person business. It means setting direction, organizing your schedule and setting priorities. It means hustling for work and setting prices. And it means building a network that will offer vital support.Doing all that is hard enough for anyone - but particularly for introverts. To make a success of freelancing, you'll need to learn some new skills, push yourself to meet some challenges and build up your confidence.The Freelance Introvert will show you how to make that happen. It will teach you all about creating and managing your freelance business, from setting aims and getting set up to time management, working with clients and marketing.Written by Tom Albrighton - author, veteran freelancer, ProCopywriters co-founder and a confirmed introvert - The Freelance Introvert is the book you need for the life you want.

How to Stop Procrastinating: Powerful Strategies to Overcome Laziness and Multiply Your Time


Daniel Walter - 2020
    No matter how big or small, we all have goals, and when days turn into weeks and weeks turn into months and months turn into years without achieving them, life can get pretty depressing.Did you know that you are only one or two mindset tweaks away from eliminating procrastination from your life?In How to Stop Procrastinating: Powerful Strategies to Overcome Laziness and Multiply Your Time, you will find the reasons why we procrastinate in the first place, and how to use that to accelerate your productivity to higher heights. This book will enlighten your mind and open your eyes to the infinite possibilities that are available to you, whether you want more financial freedom, happiness, or personal fulfillment. You will discover:The science behind crushing procrastinationHow to escape social media traps that engage you for hours on endThe importance of eating the right foods to boost your productivityHow to overcome previous fears of failure, judgment, and rejectionPowerful action-based tips to reach your goals fasterHow to discipline yourself physically, mentally, and emotionallyTechniques to master the art of time managementYou will be given a unique insight into the power of now. Time is something you can never reclaim and you will begin to realize how precious every second of your life really is.The time is now, not tomorrow, not next week. Don’t waste another day—now is the time for transformation. Get your copy of this fantastic guide as a part of your commitment to improving today!Click the link below to view the book on Amazon!

Finding Flow: The Psychology Of Engagement With Everyday Life


Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - 2020
    

The School of Intentional Living: A Real-World Approach to Living Life on Your Terms


Sean Rosensteel - 2020
    Written by founder of The Intentional Living Academy, Sean Rosensteel, this book draws on fundamental lessons from school to provide readers with an actionable and empowering way to love the life they truly deserve.Covering the importance of finding your purpose, how to organize your priorities and quit wasting time on distractions, and the essential differences between proactive and reactive living, this groundbreaking book offers powerful methods for escaping the beaten track and creating your ideal life. The School of Intentional Living is a must-read for anyone feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or searching for a change.

How to Thrive in the 21st Century - By Avoiding Porn and Other Distractions


Havard Mela - 2020
    For every porn video we watch, our chance of living our dreams is diminished. Porn use provides false positives. This affects willpower, discipline, motivation, courage, social skills – basically every attribute required to accomplish something. Did you know that watching porn will affect your neurotransmitters responsible for happiness, leaving you depressed and unhappy? If you squander hours looking for the perfect scene, years can go by, and you can find yourself being the same person 10 years later, missing out on life. Nobody told the author about the dangers of this when he was young. This book is written to be the resource we wish we had at age 15. With all the stimulation we regularly encounter through social media, the Internet, TV, commercials, porn, news and so on, we must regain control amidst the chaos. Porn affects us subtly and it can be difficult to notice the consequences. Many people don’t connect the dots between issues in their life and porn use. In this book, you will uncover how porn affects your life and why you should quit immediately! Havard Mela will show you how to take conscious control of your life! You will find a gripping tale based on personal experience and extensive research on the topic. Havard provides a blueprint for beating your unwanted habits. He'll show you, step by step, how to regain control of your focus and ultimately, your life. You will learn the reasons you are unable to regulate your porn use, along with actionable advice on how to quit. How to Thrive in the 21st Century talks about leaving porn from a psychological perspective. You will uncover and resolve deeply rooted psychological issues that give lasting results instead of finding tips and tricks that don't work. You will find a multidisciplinary approach about the topic that draws in the latest science from psychology, neuroscience, heuristics, willpower, self-control, philosophy, the science behind addiction, purpose, perspectives and much more.

How to Do It Now Because It's Not Going Away: An Expert Guide to Getting Stuff Done


Leslie Josel - 2020
     Procrastination is especially tough for young adults. Getting started is overwhelming, it's hard to get motivated, not knowing how long things take messes up planning, and distractions are everywhere. We are all wired to put things off, but we can learn tools and techniques to kick this habit. This book is a user-friendly guide to help teens get their tasks done. Simple, straightforward, and with a touch of humor, it's packed with practical solutions and easily digestible tips to stay on top of homework, develop a sense of time, manage digital distractions, create easy-to-follow routines, and get unstuck. In her breezy, witty style, internationally recognized academic and parenting coach Leslie Josel opens the door to a student's view of procrastination, dives deep into what that really looks like, and offers up her Triple Ts--tips, tools and techniques--to teach students how to get stuff done...now. Hey Guys! This book is the easiest and fastest way for you to learn how to help yourself. If your parents are constantly on you about school stuff, how you manage your time or things like that you'll definitely want to use this book. -- Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW (ADHD Dude) Listen up, parents! This is the book that will get teens nodding their heads--and actually using the strategies and tips as they transform their study time! Teens and college students alike will feel totally empowered as they tackle their toughest obstacles: procrastination, distraction, organization, and all the rest. With real-life examples and a super-readable format, students will gain the practical help they need to power through their studies and do their best work. Amy McCready, author of The Me, Me, Me Epidemic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over-Entitled World

Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos


Thom Shea - 2020
    The boring simplicity of being physically hard and in shape drowns in a swamp of exciting complex and lazy actions. The pursuit of wealth evolved away from simple work and simple teamwork to a virtual devaluing of hard work into hacks and overindulging actions that have no value. The simple act of learning is now mired in politics and debt. Spiritually, we also are void of meaning to the point where simple prayer or meditation signifies depression and loss of soul.There are five areas in each of your lives that demand simplicity and abhor complexity: Spiritual, Relationship, Wealth, Physical, and Intellectual. To win, you need only do Three Simple Things in each. Success is that simple.

empower your success


Scott Allan - 2020
    You will learn to make key decisions that enhance your lifestyle and puts you on the path to living with purpose, passion and clarity.Empower Your Success teaches you 63 success strategies designed to engage your mind, energize your motivation, and awaken the greatness within YOU. By applying Scott's straightforward advice and implementing the principles in this book, you'll have access to all the best tools for building the level of success you have always desired.Empower Your Success will show you step-by-step how to:Handle rejection and overcome your fearLive a life of passion and compassion that brings greater joy and fulfillmentLead with greater purpose, clarity, and create a vision for your ideal lifestyleStep into the power of positive thinking and master your mindReduce your stress, eliminate worry and destroy negative thoughtsModel the winning strategies of successful peopleAnd much more!You will learn that success is the accumulation of consistent action taken in combination with the best strategies. If you are driven to make life matter and looking for an easy-to-implement system for achieving goals and gettings things done, Empower Your Success is for you.

LATE! A Timebender's guide to why we are late and how we can change


Grace G. Pacie - 2020
    Until now it’s been a lonely battle, but this trailblazing book Grace Pacie, a lifelong self-confessed ‘Timebender’, reveals the surprising truth about why we are late – it’s not a personal failing, we are hard-wired that way. She explains not only when and why we are late, but also when and why we can be early; what is going on in our brains; and what we can do to fix it.Based on a potent fusion of psychology, self-help, and 10 years of researching fellow sufferers, this book shows us how we can make sure we arrive on time. Written with a light touch, and oodles of humour, Grace dissects our singular approach to time, and in a joyful reversal of conventional wisdom, also shows us the positive side of our timebending tendencies.✓ FEATURES 41 ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS BY KAREN TWEED✓ INCLUDES 20 TRIED AND TESTED TIPS TO GET YOU THERE ON TIME!

Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You


Brant Menswar - 2020
    It cannot be influenced, changed or molded into something it isn't by outside forces. In this powerful new book, author Brant Menswar shows you how to unleash your own black sheep--the five core values that make you who you are--to empower your life.As a motivational speaker, podcast host and founder and CEO of Rock Star Impact, Brant Menswar has inspired thousands of people to tap into their full potential for success by aligning with their black sheep values. Now, in this high-octane, entertaining how-to guide, he delivers one-of-a-kind wisdom for living the amazing life you were always meant to. You will find out how to identify the non-negotiables that are at your core, to live with deliberate intention and practically manifest what matters to you most. You will discover what makes you an extraordinary original and how being uniquely yourself is a power you can set free for success, every day.

The Paper Solution: What to Shred, What to Save, and How to Stop It From Taking Over Your Life


Lisa Woodruff - 2020
    We keep stacks of it on the kitchen counter, stash it in drawers, and store file cabinets full of documents that we never even look at. Studies show that fully 85 percent of the paper in our lives can be tossed--but which 85 percent? And how do we organize and manage the 15 percent that remains? With The Paper Solution, founder of Organize365 Lisa Woodruff delivers a proven, step-by-step guide for what to shred, what to save, and how to sort what's left behind. With her method, you'll learn:   •  What documents you must absolutely hold on to  •  Which papers you can dispose of today  •  How to ditch your bulky filing cabinets and make your vital documents accessible and portable And at the heart of it all is the Sunday Basket: a box that sits on your counter and corrals those stray bills, forms, coupons, and scraps into an easy-to-use paper-management system. The Sunday Basket will become your new weekly habit--one that leads to less paper, less stress, and more time to spend on the things (and people) that matter most.

Why We Sleep The New Science of Sleep and Dreams By Matthew Walker and Why We Can't Sleep Women's New Midlife Crisis By Ada Calhoun 2 Books Collection Set


Matthew Walker - 2020
    

Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Drive Performance and Productivity


Joseph G. Allen - 2020
    When that door opens, it literally breathes life back into the room. But there is a lot more acting on your body that you can't feel or see. From our offices and homes to schools, hospitals, and restaurants, the indoor spaces where we work, learn, play, eat, and heal have an outsized impact on our performance and well-being. They affect our creativity, focus, and problem-solving ability and can make us sick--jeopardizing our future and dragging down profits in the process.Charismatic pioneers of the healthy building movement who have paired up to combine the cutting-edge science of Harvard's School of Public Health with the financial know-how of the Harvard Business School, Joseph Allen and John Macomber make a compelling case in this urgently needed book for why every business and home owner should make certain relatively low-cost investments a top priority. Grounded in exposure and risk science and relevant to anyone newly concerned about how their surroundings impact their health, Healthy Buildings can help you evaluate the impact of small, easily controllable environmental fluctuations on your immediate well-being and long-term reproductive and lung health. It shows how our indoor environment can have a dramatic impact on a whole host of higher order cognitive functions--including things like concentration, strategic thinking, troubleshooting, and decision-making. Study after study has found that your performance will dramatically improve if you are working in optimal conditions (with high rates of ventilation, few damaging persistent chemicals, and optimal humidity, lighting and noise control). So what would it take to turn that knowledge into action?Cutting through the jargon to explain complex processes in simple and compelling language, Allen and Macomber show how buildings can both expose you to and protect you from disease. They reveal the 9 Foundations of a Healthy Building, share insider tips, and show how tracking what they call "health performance indicators" with smart technology can boost a company's performance and create economic value. With decades of practice in protecting worker health, they offer a clear way forward right now, and show us what comes next in a post-COVID world. While the "green" building movement introduced important new efficiencies, it's time to look beyond the four walls--placing the decisions we make around buildings into the larger conversation around development and health, and prioritizing the most important and vulnerable asset of any building: its people.

19 Tiny Habits That Lead To Huge Results (Quick Reads from Nicolas Cole Book 1)


Nicolas Cole - 2020
    

Self awareness: Self improvement: inner conversation


Jim Kwik - 2020
    The definition of self-improvement is pretty self-explanatory: Self-improvement is the improvement of one's knowledge, status, or character by one's own efforts. It's the quest to make ourselves better in any and every facet of life. If you're serious about getting better at something, then one of the first steps is to know—in black-and-white terms—where you stand. You need self-awareness before you can achieve self-improvement.For most of us, the path to self-improvement starts by setting a specific and actionable goal. What I'm starting to realize, however, is that when it comes to actually getting things done and making progress in the areas that are important to you, there is a much better way to do things. It all comes down to the difference between goals and systems.

The Magic of 2 Seconds: Make Better Decisions, Avoid Silly Mistakes and Become Self Aware


Maxim Dsouza - 2020
    This book is all about learning how to become self aware by improving your decisions and avoiding mistakes in less than a couple of seconds."Wait, 2 seconds? I can't get off the couch that fast," you complain. You’re right. your body needs time to perform an action, but your brain is a million times faster.The best part is your thoughts are lightning quick, no matter what your IQ. You do not need Einstein's intelligence to process thoughts in 2 seconds. Aren't you capable of having a conversation by processing what you hear and replying right after? If you can do that, there is no reason why you cannot think and make better choices in a snap of fingers.Have you said something wrong due to a slip of the tongue? Have you made a blunder you immediately regretted? Have you acted in a hurry without thinking through?99% of our decisions are small. Yet, we waste time trying to find big ideas which will change our life. Wouldn't it be wiser to improve the little choices we make day in and day out instead? If you master the art of making better decisions in a flash, you will achieve fantastic results.The Magic of 2 Seconds helps you avoid such silly mistakes and teaches you how to make decisions in life the right way. This book may not stimulate a billion-dollar idea, but it will help you correct the little errors you commit often. These little changes compound over time to make you a better person and achieve higher success in professional and personal life.You can harness the power of 2 seconds to learn:◆ How to avoid unnecessary arguments with your partner, friends or coworkers◆ How to counter the urge of eating junk food or skipping your workout◆ How to stop procrastination and laziness of the little tasks like doing your laundry or replying to an email◆ How to prevent impulsive buying when you visit a mall or a shopping website◆ How to bring about an improvement in productivity by working on your time management skills◆ How to take a risk in business or personal life by making better bets between the pessimistic and over-optimistic mindset◆ How to be empathetic and build long-lasting relationships ◆ How to become a self aware leaderAfter reading the book, you will develop mindfulness about every little action you take. Consider learning the skill like driving. At first, you will have to remind yourself to look at the rearview mirror or signal when you change lanes. Once the behavior is engraved into your subconscious brain, it will become a part of your second nature.Practicing the 2 second principle is the secret recipe for developing the self awareness skills of a zen monk. Your brain is capable of a lot more than you think. Read this book to tap into the magic of your mind using just 2 seconds.

Office Optional: How to Build a Connected Culture with Virtual Teams


Larry English - 2020
    But many companies struggle with setting their employees free from the office without sacrificing culture. Centric Consulting president Larry English is here to guide the way.Twenty years ago, Larry and his friends weren’t happy in their consulting jobs. The long hours took a serious toll on their personal lives. So they built their own company where employees could work virtually and the culture would contribute to both the business’s success and employee happiness. Since then, Centric Consulting has expanded to over 1,000 team members with operations in 12 US cities and India—and everyone works remotely some or most of the time. As Larry unpacks everything he’s discovered about creating and sustaining a culture of collaborative teams, you’ll learn: - How and why you need to cultivate an atmosphere of trust in a virtual environment- How to recruit and hire team members for remote work- How to build strong relationships with people you don’t see every day- How to scale your virtual company without sacrificing culture- How the right software tools can help build culture- How to be a great virtual team memberSprinkled with funny, insightful stories from Larry and other Centric employees, Office Optional: How to Build a Connected Culture with Virtual Teams is the ultimate guidebook to remote work and a successful virtual culture.

Conquer Procrastination


Nadalie Bardo - 2020
    Find out how to tackle your to-do list and build better habits with Conquer Procrastination. This essential guide is full of simple, evidence-based strategies to help you set goals, manage time, tap into motivation, stay focused, build momentum—and get stuff done.Take control of your life by understanding the psychology behind procrastination and hone in on the real reasons you procrastinate. Face your habits head-on with innovative ideas and solutions to help you break through harmful patterns and behaviours. You can use these real and relatable methods at home, in school, or at work.In Conquer Procrastination, you’ll find:***Your brain explained—Discover the psychology of procrastination—its possible causes, common thought processes, and emotional roadblocks.***Innovative ideas—Explore a wide variety of strategies, like effective list-making, time blocking, energy management, visualization, single-tasking, and more.***Positive self-talk tips—Learn to cultivate encouraging self-talk, empowering you to make productive choices and form new habits with a healthy mindset.With Conquer Procrastination, you can put your productivity in charge.

The Organised Writer: How to Stay on Top of All Your Projects and Never Miss a Deadline


Antony Johnston - 2020
    This straight-talking guide will help you become more productive, cope with multiple projects, and make time within your life to write - while also dealing with non-writing tasks more efficiently. It includes advice on how to: Manage your schedule - Prioritise your writing time - Take notes effectively - Work with a 'clean mind' - Get more written every day - Deal effectively with non-writing tasks - Set up a foolproof filing system - Organise your working space.Read the book, then spend a weekend setting up the system described, and you'll make the time back with interest. You'll get more written every day and complete more of your other tasks without being overwhelmed by all the things you have to do, forgot to do, or don't want to do.

Kingdom Builders: How to live an ALL IN life that turns vision into reality


Andrew Denton - 2020
    It's the result of people who are "all in" for giving God permission to use them as a conduit of His blessing and provision.Kingdom Builders know that they are alive for a purpose bigger than themselves—a purpose committed to building His Kingdom and turning church vision into a magnificent global and local reality.Sharing from his own journey of living an "all in" life, and telling the inspiring story of how Kingdom Builders first started within Hillsong Church, Andrew Denton will encourage and challenge you to take bold, wise steps of faith that will lead you on a path beyond your wildest dreams.

Choice Hacking: How to use psychology and behavioral science to create an experience that sings


Jennifer L. Clinehens - 2020
    Shaped by mental shortcuts and psychological biases, their actions often appear random on the surface. In Choice Hacking, we'll learn to predict these irrational behaviors and apply the science of decision-making to create unforgettable customer experiences.Discover a framework for designing experiences that doesn't just show you what principles to apply, but introduces a new way of thinking about customer behavior. You'll finish Choice Hacking feeling confident and ready to transform your experience with science.In Choice Hacking you'll discover:- How to increase the odds that customers will make the "right choice"- How to create experiences that persuade, and drive action- How brands like Uber, Netflix, Amazon, and Starbucks apply these principles in their customer and user experiencesThis book was written for anyone who wants to hack the customer code: consultants, designers, strategists, small business owners, students, managers, and organizational leaders. Whether you're working in digital, mobile, retail, or omnichannel, Choice Hacking will help you use psychology to perfect your customer experience.

Productivity Is For Robots: How To (re)Connect, Get Creative, And Stay Human In The New World


Corey McComb - 2020
    

The Productive Online and Offline Professor: A Practical Guide


Bonni Stachowiak - 2020
    Faculty are often expected to provide support and feedback to learners outside of normal work hours in non-traditional classes. Programs that are designed with more asynchronous content may cause faculty to perceive that it is difficult to ever press the "off button" on their teaching.The author offers guidance and suggests software tools for streamlining communication and productivity that enable faculty to better balance their lives while giving rich feedback to students.

The Freelance Bible: Everything You Need to Go Solo in Any Industry


Alison Grade - 2020
    I wish this book had existed when I started freelancing 20 years ago' - Paul Jarvis, author of Company of One Award-winning entrepreneur and freelancer, Alison Grade, guides you through absolutely everything that you need to know to start your successful self-employed life.Starting from day one, she will help you develop your personal brand, pick up the financial essentials, grow your client base, manage your work-life balance, negotiate deals and value your time as you become more established. This is your complete guide to turning your talent into a fulfilling and sustainable career.'If you have talent and passion this is a very practical guide to turning that into a career, from someone who's not just done it but taught many others how to do it too' - Mike Southon, co-author of The Beermat Entrepreneur and Entrepreneur in Residence, Cass Business School

Living in Flow State: Aligning the body, mind and spirit with the universal flow


Dave Nelson - 2020
    

52 Weeks of Writing Author Journal and Planner, Vol. II


Mariëlle S. Smith - 2020
    With this second volume of the 52 Weeks of Writing Author Journal and Planner, writing coach and writer Mariëlle S. Smith brings you the same successful strategies to craft the perfect writing practice as she did in the first journal. The only difference? Fifty-three different writing quotes and prompts and a brand-new look!

Done By Noon®: How To Achieve More By Noon Than Other Entrepreneurs In A Full Day


Dave Ruel - 2020
    

The Engineering Leader's Guide to Cycle Time: Accelerating Software Delivery with Data


Bryan Helmkamp - 2020
    If your Cycle Time is greater than that, you'll need to know what to do and where to start optimizing. That's what this book is for.What's inside: - A breakdown of component metrics and signals that drive up Cycle Time- Strategic advice on increasing engineering speed, based on hundreds of conversations with Managers, VPs, and CTOs- Tactical guidance on how to improve individual and collaborative work habits- Real life examples of how Engineering Leaders think about and improve Cycle Tim

Productivity and Peak Performance: Secrets to Extraordinary Focus, Efficiency, and Time Management from the World’s Top Performers (Master Your Self Discipline Book 4)


Ian Tuhovsky - 2020
    

Stop Sucking at Work: How to Avoid the Dreaded Bottom 10%


Greg Carter - 2020
    The teachings and lessons that you will expose to are based on decades of experience both from myself and other well-seasoned managers. The goal is to make employees more self-aware of not only their actions but their managers actions to identify potential issues you need to know to be successful. The book is complemented with key takeaways, action steps, and award-winning book recommendations at the end of each chapter to reinforce what was covered.

Respect Trumps Harmony: Why Being Liked Is Overrated and Constructive Conflict Gets Results


Rachael Robertson - 2020
    We won't agree on everything, and we may not even like each other. In order to achieve results, we need to have robust, candid and constructive discussions. Respect Trumps Harmony offers a proven approach to navigating the difficulties faced in teams and workplaces today. To build collaboration; strengthen innovation; and manage safety, risk and well-being, it's critical that there is a foundation of respect, not harmony.Developed during author Rachael Robertson's time leading one of the toughest workplaces on the planet--Davis Station, Antarctica--and further informed by over 15 years of research, case studies and feedback, Robertson suggests that harmony in the workplace is overrated, and can even be dangerous, and that above all else, respect is the key ingredient of a high-performance culture. A focus on respect over harmony improves everything from morale to productivity. Respect Trumps Harmony integrates the three pillars at the core of Robertson's leadership practice: No triangles, The bacon wars, and Lead without a title, enabling you to: - Manage conflict and put an end to gossip- Improve accountability and the quality of feedback, - Recognise and manage dysfunctional behaviour- Build collaboration to strengthen innovation- Identify and manage risk- Inspire trust and confidence by displaying personal leadership, and encourage others to do the same irrespective of their titleRespect Trumps Harmony is a contemporary leadership handbook, essential for all modern leaders and those who wish to transform the culture within their own team.

Alignment Strong: A Strategic and Human-Centric Handbook for Competitive Leadership


John E. Quinlan - 2020
    Quinlan takes you as a leader on a journey of self-discovery.      Years ago, deep in the Utah desert near the end of a long motorcycle trek, Quinlan had a vision of perfect organizational alignment—with da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man at the core. This concept became Alignment Strong.     Concise yet impassioned, this essential handbook clarifies the ten components of Quinlan’s proven competitive leadership model by overlaying them on a depiction of da Vinci’s ideal human form. As a result, the perfect organizational alignment converges with the ultimate individual alignment.      By following the Alignment Strong framework, you will learn the importance of• articulating your own change philosophy and applying a shared formula with deftness;• finding vulnerability and courage by understanding your own personal power, blind spots (CEO disease), career derailers, and resistance to change; • integrating strategic and human-centric systems within your enterprise to increase organizational health, financial results, and competitive posture; • aligning espoused core values with strategic vision, mission, leadership/team, strategy, goals, and a performance management system, while culturally imbedding an appetite for change.     Utilizing research and advice from top business and thought leaders, as well as self, organizational, and team assessments, Quinlan enables you to transform not only yourself, but your company.      Quinlan is recognized as an entrepreneurial polymath by Inc. magazine.

No-Fail Habits


Michael Hyatt - 2020
    Our work follows us home, even on weekends and vacations.The result is stress, burnout, and strained relationships. Ironically, burning the candle at both ends makes work quality suffer too.Days full of busyness, where you go to bed wondering where all the time went and why so little got done, is primarily the product of habit. One action triggering another that fills every moment of the day, crowding out anything that's not an emergency.It's automated overwork. And when a person succumbs to the stress and leaves for greener pastures, this “burnout pattern” follows them around from one job to the next.But there's good news . . .Self-automation can become your advantage as well.And it's all laid out in the newest book from Michael Hyatt & Company, No-Fail Habits.No-Fail Habits reveals how you can permanently drop habits that don't serve you.You'll also discover how to identify negative triggers and replace them with actions, habits, and rituals that free your time and give you the mental space for deep work—the fertile soil of accomplishment.No-Fail Habits is the blueprint for leveraging habits to build a life of success at work and in your personal life. No-Fail Habits will help you achieve more than you ever thought possible.

Dopamine fasting: mindblowing detox for your brain: How to enhance your creativity, control bad habits and gain a new focus for your life.


Phil Brinkman - 2020
    Are you living a fulfilled life? Or are you a slave of your addictions that surround you at all times? Are you overindulging in unhealthy food? Are you taking part in meaningless sexual encounters? Are you addicted to drugs? Perhaps, smoking is your vice. Is it difficult for you to take your eyes away from the screen of your cellphone? If you answer any of these questions with a ‘yes’, then you desperately need to take a deep look into your life. What can you do? How can you come out of this rut? Well, worry not and give dopamine fasting a try. Known as a new fasting trend that has been gaining popularity over the years, dopamine fasting will help reset your brain and manage the release of the chemical dopamine in your body. This chemical is released in your system and provides you with a feeling of pleasure and happiness that can be addictive, so are the habits that release this chemical in abundance. Constant bad habits, such as too much unhealthy eating, smoking, drugs, sex, using your cellphone, and so on, can have a dire effect on the production of dopamine in your body. By taking part in these habits, dopamine is released in an abundance, which alters your brain and you become addictive to these negative behaviors. That is when dopamine fasting comes into play. This new method of fasting requires you to give up every pleasurable habit for a certain period of time. During a dopamine fast, you are pretty much cut off from your daily pleasures and people, and focusing solely on yourself. You are not permitted to eat, engage in a conversation, smoke, use your phone for anything, have sex, or do any other kind of addictive activity. Once you go on the dopamine fast journey, you will have a lot of time to think and contemplate about your life. You will be able to truly see what you need to change in your life in order to enhance and improve it. You will learn that your addictions do not define you and are removable from your life. You will discover a new sense of existence and purpose on your journey. At the end of the day, you only get one life to live, so why not make it memorable and worth it.

The Time-Block Planner: A Daily Method for Deep Work


Cal Newport - 2020
    Using the time-block method you'll no longer be distracted by your inbox, social media and other peoples' demands for your time. The Time-Block Planner will help you push aside distractions and focus on the work that will make the difference to you.

Letters to a New Developer: What I Wish I Had Known When Starting My Development Career


Dan Moore - 2020
    The lessons in this book will supercharge your career by sharing lessons and mistakes from real developers.Wouldn't it be nice to learn from others' career mistakes? "Soft" skills are crucial to success, but are haphazardly picked up on the job or, worse, never learned. Understanding these competencies and how to improve them will make you a more effective team member and a more attractive hire.This book will teach you the key skills you need, including how to ask questions, how and when to use common tools, and how to interact with other team members. Each will be presented in context and from multiple perspectives so you'll be able to integrate them and apply them to your own career quickly.What You'll LearnKnow when the best code is no codeUnderstand what to do in the first month of your jobSee the surprising number of developers who can't programAvoid the pitfalls of working aloneWho This Book Is ForAnyone who is curious about software development as a career choice. You have zero to five years of software development experience and want to learn non-technical skills that can help your career. It is also suitable for teachers and mentors who want to provide guidance to their students and/or mentees.

Concentration: Maintain Laser Sharp Focus and Attention for Stretches of 5 Hours or More (Mental Performance)


Kam Knight - 2020
    The #1 Concentration Book on Amazon and Audible for 2 Straight YearsHave difficulty paying attention? Can't stay focused on a task or activity? Does your mind wander all over the place?If so, you're at the right place.This book has quickly become the gold standard for improving focus, attention, and concentration.That's because, unlike other books, this book gives you unprecedented insight into your mind and body to help you understand what concentration is, how it works, and more importantly, how to make it work better.It goes beyond the traditional advice of "removing distractions," and offers assortment of tools, tips, and exercises to address every facet of your concentration issues.Does your mind race so much you can't hold on to a thought?Do you get so lost in your head, you miss what is going around you?Do you lose track of conversations, classes, and meetings?This book addresses all this and more.With this book, you can finally listen in class, ace that exam, finish the project, earn your degree, write that novel, get a promotion, gain respect, develop relationships, connect with friends, engage with family, be present, and enjoy life fully.Don't procrastinate on such powerful, life changing advice.Begin your journey of stronger focus, attention, and concentration today.

STOP OVERTHINKING: HOW TO OVERCOME NEGATIVE THINKING, PROCRASTINATION, ANXIETY, AND OTHER NEGATIVE EMOTIONS. HOW TO INCREASE SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-CONFIDENCE, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND PRODUCTIVITY.


MARK MIND - 2020
    

Stop Pulling the Ship!: Go from Getting Things Done to Making Things Happen - Transform Yourself, Your Team, and Your Approach to Leadership


Matthew Overlund - 2020
    Frustrated. Overworked. Under-appreciated. Competitive, even against your own team - does that even make any sense?You are afraid to fail but unsure about how to succeed. You're doing what you've always done. But, repeating past behaviors just isn't working. The results you are producing just aren't cutting it.So, what happened?The same thing that has happened to countless businesses and employees around the globe. A promising employee is tapped for a management role based on their performance.Perfectly logical. Also, often perfectly flawed.The problem is that the skills that make you a high-performing employee rarely translate to being a successful manager. They are simply too different. One doesn't prepare us for the other.Often, as new managers, we react to this problem by back-sliding into old behaviors. We pick up work from our team.We say things like, "It will be easier if I just do this myself."This is an all too common but dangerous practice. One that often leads to burnout and failing teams that either don't produce positive results or churn through employees... or both!There has to be a way to avoid this, right?What we lack is perspective. We don't know what we don't know.We then fall back on what we know. A return to our comfort zone.You were successful as an employee. You're committed to being successful as a manager. And, you know the key is knowledge. Knowledge that will help you navigate this new domain.This book isn't for everyone...It will force you to evaluate your weaknesses. To think beyond yourself and your success - focusing on your ability to lead successful teams.Stop Pulling the Ship! is meant to change your assumptions, break down limiting behaviors that are holding you back as a new manager, and prepare you for long term success.In this book, you'll explore: The difference between management and leadership and how to balance each What organizational culture really means and the crucial role you will play in shaping it The essential areas of self-development that will prepare you to lead your team effectively How to use purpose or vision as a guiding principle for everything you do An unconventional, but absolutely critical mindset shift around success and failure The surprising positive effect of negative personnel changes The simple, but powerful elements to successful delegation that will finally shift you from getting things done to making things happen An effective plan that will prepare you for continued career growth as a leader It's hard to recognize our own limitations. You need perspective to develop into a capable manager and leader.This book is your guide. Get your copy now.

The Ends Game: Technology, Accountability, and the Future of Markets


Marco Bertini - 2020
    They show that paying by the pill, semester, food item, vehicle, or show does not necessarily reflect the value that customers actually derive from their purchases. Revenue models anchored on the ownership of products, they argue, are patently inferior.

Build Rapid Expertise: How to Learn Faster, Acquire Knowledge More Thoroughly, Comprehend Deeper, and Reach a World-Class Level (Learning how to Learn Book 8)


Peter Hollins - 2020
    But just because it’s always been that way doesn’t mean you have to follow that path. It’s time to use all the resources at your disposal and learn a new approach. Learn a plethora of scientifically-validated methods. BUILD RAPID EXPERTISE has a simple goal. Let’s help you get from Point A to Point B, where Point B is an extremely high level of expertise in your desired area or topic. You’ll learn how to learn effectively, and what steps you must take to gain a respectable and enviable knowledge base. Understand what the industry leaders know, and how to make sense of completely foreign topics. Think outside the box and strategically accelerate your expertise. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling author. He has worked with a multitude of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience. Make learning easier, more efficient, and more organized. •Learning myths, the biology of learning of expertise, and the most important mindsets for expertise. •Information: how to collect it, filter it, organize it, understand it, and master it. •Easy tactics to exponentially improve your memory. •Multiple models and paths to expertise, including using exemplars and finding knowledge gaps. •What language acquisition and learning an instrument can teach us about expertise. 1% world-class expertise opens the door to the life you want. Expertise is always the goal, whether in the office or in our personal lives. They can mean very different things in each context, but the end result is greater happiness and fulfillment. All you need is a clearer and deeper understanding of what expertise really is, and how you can attain it. Begin the journey to the best phase of your life with this book. Gain efficient, effective, and effortless expertise by clicking the BUY NOW BUTTON at the top right of this page! This is the eight book in the “Learning how to Learn” series as listed below: 1.The Science of Self-Learning: How to Teach Yourself Anything, Learn More in Less Time, and Direct Your Own Education 2.The Science of Rapid Skill Acquisition: Advanced Methods to Learn, Remember, and Master New Skills and Information [Second Edition] 3.The Self-Learning Blueprint: A Strategic Plan to Break Down Complex Topics, Comprehend Deeply, and Teach Yourself Anything 4.The Science of Accelerated Learning: Advanced Strategies for Quicker Comprehension, Greater Retention, and Systematic Expertise 5.Learn Like Einstein: Memorize More, Read Faster, Focus Better, and Master Anything With Ease… Become An Expert in Record Time (Accelerated Learning) 6.Accelerated Learning for Expertise: Rapid Knowledge Acquisition Skills to Learn Faster, Comprehend Deeper, and Reach a World-Class Level 7.Neuro-Learning: Principles from the Science of Learning on Information Synthesis, Comprehension, Retention, and Breaking Down Complex Subjects 8.Build Rapid Expertise: How to Learn Faster, Acquire Knowledge More Thoroughly, Comprehend Deeper, and Reach a World-Class Level