Table of Contents
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Introduction
1 What's Stopping You?
A Productive Mindset
Letting Go Of What's Not Important
2 Know Yourself
Identify Your Qualities And Strengths
Know Your Learning Style
3 Get Organized
Productivity Is Personal
Reality Check
Identify Your Options
Write It Down
Plan And Prioritize
Urgent And Important
Plan
Optimize Your Time
Create Routines
Batch Tasks
Task Switch
Multitasking
Deadlines
4 Manage The Difficulties And Setbacks
Get A Kickstart
Act ‘As If’
Make It Even Easier
‘If … Then …’
Make A Decision
Persistence, Self‐Discipline, and Willpower
Make It Enjoyable
Avoid Distractions
Plan For Difficulties, Delays, And Setbacks
5 Deal With Other People
Manage Interruptions
Deal With ‘Decision Leeches’
Avoid Unnecessary Meetings
Say No
6 Look After Yourself
Get Moving
Switch Off
About The Author
Index
End User License Agreement
Guide
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