Trap Tales, Outsmarting the 7 Hidden Obstacles to Success by Covey, David M.R. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Praise for Trap Tales Title Page Copyright Foreword by Stephen M. R. Covey Part 1: Alex's Story

The Story Begins Trapology

Part 2: Traps 1–3

Trap 1: The Relationship Trap

Superior Upbringing The Mindset Shift to “We” You Change First Conventional Approach Epiphany Breakthrough Note

Trap 2: The Money Trap

Money Myopia: Living in the Now Competitive Consumption Denial: Worst-Case Scenarios Don't Apply to Me Conventional Approach Epiphany Breakthrough Note

Trap 3: The Focus Trap

We Don't Filter What Comes at Us Our Digital World Is Full of Thin Things The Best Things in Life Take Time Conventional Approach Epiphany Breakthrough Trap 3: The Focus Trap Notes

Part 3: Traps 4–6

Back to Reality Trap 4: The Change Trap

Change Is Difficult Rationalization and Postponement Perfectionism Conventional Approach Epiphany Breakthrough Notes

Trap 5: The Learning Trap

Hiding or Spinning Mistakes Mistakes Are Seen as Character Flaws We Protect Our Persona Conventional Approach Epiphany Breakthrough Notes

Trap 6: The Career Trap

Financial Dependency Uninspiring Work Environment Career Comfort Zone Conventional Approach Epiphany Breakthrough Note

Part 4: Trap 7

Decision Day Trap 7: The Purpose Trap

Accumulation Mentality Pursuit of Happiness Competitive Consumption Conventional Approach Epiphany Breakthrough

The Perfect Trip Trapologist Toolbox

Four Characteristics of a Trap Four-Phase Progression: From Trapped to Thriving

Traps 1-7 Overviews

Acknowledgments About the Authors End User License Agreement