Start Being Productive NOW: The Real Deal of Being Productive in Life and Business
At the core of Start being productive NOW: The Real Deal of Being Productive in Life and Business are eight key concepts-from motivation and goal setting to focus and decision making-that explain why some people and companies get so much done. Drawing on the latest findings in neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economics-as well as the experiences of CEOs, educational reformers, four-star generals, FBI agents and airplane pilots, this painstakingly researched book explains that the most productive people, companies, and organizations don't merely act differently.
They view the world, and their choices, in profoundly different ways.
A young woman drops out of a PhD program and starts playing poker. By training herself to envision contradictory futures, she learns to anticipate her opponents' missteps-and becomes one of the most successful players in the world. A group of data scientists at Google embark on a four-year study of how the best teams function, and find that how a group interacts is more important than who is in the group.
What do these people have in common?
They know that productivity relies on making certain choices. The way we frame our daily decisions; the big ambitions we embrace and the easy goals we ignore; the cultures we establish as leaders to drive innovation; the way we interact with data: These are the things that separate the merely busy from the genuinely productive.
Who should read this book
Do you sometimes feel stuck and don't know what to do next?
This book will be your personal mastermind, coach, and mentor as it gives your the guidance and kick in the ass you need today.
Do you want to control your destiny?
If you want to design a lifestyle that puts you in control of your time and income, this book is for you.
Do you want to do work that matters?
If you want to work on projects that make a real impact and have meaning to you and others, this book will let you discover your true value.
Want the freedom to travel?
If the idea of working on your business while traveling the world makes you smile, this book is for you.