Aligned Thinking: Make Every Moment Count

by Jim Steffen

Modern life is filled with frustrations -- too much work, too many interruptions, not enough personal time, and an increasing sense of losing control and meaning. "Aligned Thinking offers a simple, sensible remedy. The key lies in three questions: "How do I get the most from the only thing I control -- my actions now?"; "With the many options I have, how do I stay focused on what I really want?"; and "What do I really want from life and work?" Written in the style of a simple fable, the book invites readers to join Ray and Carol Walters as they learn to apply the techniques of "Aligned Thinking to their own lives. Together, they discover how to understand their priorities and develop practical ways to focus on what's important. Equally good for at work or at home, "Aligned Thinking helps partners communicate and grow closer, allowing them to reduce stress and increase productivity, motivation, morale, and, most important, satisfaction.

Genres: Nonfiction, Business

160 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Brent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ideas sound great and anyone recommended by Ken Blanchard should be great. I will check back in a year and see how aligned thinking is helping.

[Marti Wade · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the principles in this book are just what I need and am grateful that the book was an easy read and will be easy to remember. I think the model is going to be quite helpful to me. Introduced to the principles by a respected friend and ally (and required by my boss to follow up by reading the book). But had I picked it up on my own, might not have bought it due to some style/culture issues. Anyone else find these funny?
1. How much of the book is spent telling the reader (or the characters who stand in for the reader) how extremely wonderful the ideas are. A total sales job, cover to cover. Even if what they're selling you is the life you always wanted, is that necessary?
2. How, since the teaching comes entirely in the form of a story, all the characters are perfectly lined up in their script, behavior, emotions... down to asking exactly the questions, using exactly the language in exactly the same way that goes with the system. It was a little eerie, that's all.

[Evi · Rating 3 out of 5]

At least after reading the book I can start to list down my list of priorities, and that quite helpful to guide me to go through the day....

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned that I should keep this book in my house and refer to it often. It very much helps remind you to work on What is Important Now - the WIN principle.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great strategy for prioritizing your life and your projects. I recommend this to anyone who wants to be less frustrated and more productive." Read more on my blog at http://marieleslie.com