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Eat The Frog First
Planning and prioritizing is a huge problem for all of us. Imagine a day without unnecessary meetings, distractions, Facebook notifications, texts, and checking emails every minute of the day. Sounds impossible, doesn't it?
It doesn't have to be overwhelming. to get your important work done every day.
Mark Twain said, "'Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day." In the morning, at the start of your day, complete the most unwanted task you can think. This is the frog.
With honest, humorous insights on everything from getting out of your comfort zone to taking time to dream and create - this book of action-packed pointers will help you succeed where it matters the most!
Why not eat the frog first and start making a bigger impact with your leadership and life?
It doesn't have to be overwhelming. to get your important work done every day.
Mark Twain said, "'Eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day." In the morning, at the start of your day, complete the most unwanted task you can think. This is the frog.
With honest, humorous insights on everything from getting out of your comfort zone to taking time to dream and create - this book of action-packed pointers will help you succeed where it matters the most!
Why not eat the frog first and start making a bigger impact with your leadership and life?
- GenresSelf HelpNonfiction
136 pages, Paperback
Published October 1, 2019
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
September 1, 2026
Oops! I started reading this book because I mistakenly thought it was the book recommended to me by the job search group I attend.
Imagine my surprise when I started reading it and discovered it’s a book about children’s ministry.
There are good tips about being encouraging, listening to others, being kind, etc. My favorite is waking up to say “I get to do this” instead of “ I have to do this.” Although written for an audience in the ministry, there’s a lot of advice that can be helpful for every day life as well.
The annoying part is that the author repeats himself several times immediately after making a statement. Several times he repeats the same statement immediately after saying it the first time. See what I mean? Irritating isn’t it?
Perhaps this book is a transcript of a podcast?
It’s a short, quick read. But, it lacks the execution the topic deserves.
Imagine my surprise when I started reading it and discovered it’s a book about children’s ministry.
There are good tips about being encouraging, listening to others, being kind, etc. My favorite is waking up to say “I get to do this” instead of “ I have to do this.” Although written for an audience in the ministry, there’s a lot of advice that can be helpful for every day life as well.
The annoying part is that the author repeats himself several times immediately after making a statement. Several times he repeats the same statement immediately after saying it the first time. See what I mean? Irritating isn’t it?
Perhaps this book is a transcript of a podcast?
It’s a short, quick read. But, it lacks the execution the topic deserves.
May 17, 2026
It’s a lot of jumbled advice but overall I gave it a 4 because of its golden nuggets for productivity and efficiency. I am excited to put the tips into action in my real life and I will report back with the progress. Very very short book!
February 11, 2025
I found this to be an easy read with some good tips to help me finish unwanted projects. I believe I will be able to incorporate many of these steps into my life, both at work and at home.
September 6, 2026
Read this one through work. I give it a solid “it was fine” out of 5. TLDR: do the task you’re dreading first. Felt really repetitive
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