Archive for the ‘Time & Self Management’ Category

Making It All Work

As a sequel to his best selling Getting Things Done…David Allen in Making It All Work focuses more on actually doing things, helping us with prioritization of the many items on our action lists. Probably not as simple a book to read as GTD with more complex issues to address, he spends a considerable amount of time explaining the “horizons” of focus. The clarity that comes of working from a trusted system rather than in our heads frees us up to more effectively trust our intuitions about what we should be working on in the heat of the moment.

Allen has added to this an attention to focus and perspective, and Making It All Work provides a valuable addition to Getting Things Done. The book’s subtitle, “Winning at the Game of Work and the Business of Life” highlights that he is committed to also bringing these systems into our non-work lives. Read the rest of this entry »

The One Minute Manager Meets The Monkey – Kenneth Blanchard

Kenneth Blanchard is well known in business circles as co-author of the best selling ‘One Minute Manager’ series of books. These quick and easy to read books (all around 150 pages) can be found on the bookshelf of any serious self-development book advocate, right alongside Blanchard’s other well known publications, ‘Raving Fans’, ‘Whale Done’ and ‘Gung Ho’.

Although published in the late 80’s it’s basic principles on dealing with day to day operational issues still apply today. Read the rest of this entry »

And how is it that Santa always delivers the goods on time…..??

Ever thought about how the man in red brings it all together to make it happen? Read the rest of this entry »

Today I have a long list……. a list of the things that I want to get done, the things that I should get done, and the things that I need to but don’t want to get done!! Sound familiar…….?

Self-discipline is an essential factor in developing your business success. It is the ability to do what needs to be done when it needs to be done – if you have the ability to do what needs to be done when it needs to be done, then you can say you have discipline. Read the rest of this entry »

This book has sold millions of copies and is a ‘Bible’ for people who search for financial freedom.

It was twenty years in the making, and though it’s over 70 years since the book was first published, it is as relevant today as it was then. This book features in the libraries of all people who wish to learn the laws of success.

The message of this book, by Napoleon Hill, is simple – you can have anything you want in life if you desire it enough – while the essence of the book is Napoleon Hill’s famous statement: “Everything your mind can conceive, you can achieve”. Many people consider Think and Grow Rich to be the ancestor of all self-development or wealth creation books and presents the money-making secrets that can change your life.
Inspired by Andrew Carnegie’s magic formula for success, this book will teach you the secrets that will bring you a fortune. It reveals what the rich do that others do not, to succeed and will show you not only what to do but how to do it. It is about thought, and how that leads to action, which in turn leads to wealth. Once you learn and apply the simple, basic techniques revealed here, you will have mastered the secret of true and lasting success. And you may have whatever you want in life.

The formula to success has 13 principles:

• Desire
• Faith
• Autosuggestion
• Specialized Knowledge
• Imagination
• Organized Planning
• Decision
• Persistence
• The Master Mind
• The Mystery of Sexual Sublimation
• The Subconscious Mind
• The Brain
• The Sixth Sense

Hill’s passion and belief in his life’s work leap off every page. It’s hard not to get swept up in the enthusiasm for his principles. He shows you how to make them work for you, and how you need to change your thinking if you are ever going to succeed.
This book is one of the first motivational self-help books. You’ll be surprised just how much of the courses and books you see on this subject come directly from this book.
Napoleon Hill certainly knew his stuff, and wasn’t afraid to speak his mind, and because of that it is an interesting read. The book contains many practical exercises and questionnaires that help to keep the reader engaged. It provides goal-setting guidelines and helps you to make clear plans to follow. So when you read it, have your notebook and hi-lighter ready!!
For those that would like to read more – click here for a more comprehensive review of Think & Grow Rich courtesy of fellow ActionCOACH, Anthony McNab.

Why is it that some people are born with a fire in the belly, while others need something to get their pilot light lit? Why do others never get the flame of ambition going?
The more knowledge & self development you can create for yourself the greater the opportunities for success. It is a known fact that well-educated people who continue to build their knowledge feel a greater sense of personal control in their lives. Read the rest of this entry »

Those of you who know me – especially my clients – will know that an important cog in the machinery for building a business that works for you is the need to put in place Systems!!. A number of clients have recently had short breaks from their businesses and found that things still went well having implemented some basic systems. 

Systems are a simple acronym for – Saving Yourself Time Energy & Money. Read the rest of this entry »

Brian Tracy cuts to the core of what is vital to effective time management: decision, discipline, and determination. Eat that Frog! Shows you how to zero in on the critical tasks and organize each day. You’ll not only get more done faster but get the right things done.

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 International bestselling author Spencer Johnson, M.D. has written books that have helped millions of people discover simple truths they can use to have healthier lives with more success and less stress. A favourite is Who Moved My Cheese? – a simple parable that describes change in our work and life and four typical reactions to this change.Who Moved My Cheese? will show you how to:

• Anticipate change
• Adapt to change quickly
• Enjoy change
• Be ready to change quickly, again and again

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