Pause, Focus, Thrive: Mastering the Pace of Life

by Marshall Cook, Bradford Drazen (Narrator)

If you find yourself dealing with ever-greater expectations, unable to get all items off your to-do list, going to bed tense and waking up exhausted, then Pause, Focus, Mastering the Pace of Life is for you! Learn to shake the "tyranny of time," so you can tap into productive rhythms and bring a more natural pace to your life.

Learn to relax, concentrate, and more fully realize yourself and the tasks you face. Soon you'll be more efficient, more attentive, and more productive—and before you know it, you'll find yourself putting on the brakes, and surging ahead!

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Published April 9, 2025

About the author

Marshall J. Cook taught for the University of Wisconsin-Madison for thirty years and often speaks at conferences nationwide. He has published several books on stress management and has even been a guest on Oprah to discuss the topic.
Marshall edits Extra Innings, an online newsletter for writers. He has authored thirty books and hundreds of magazine articles. Marshall holds his BA in creative writing and his MA in communications from Stanford University. He has been married to Ellen since 1968, and they have one son, Jeremiah. When not writing, Marshall likes to read, jog, lift weights, and talk back to the television (not all at the same time). He is a passionate minor league baseball fan, drives the back roads, and eats in small town cafes.