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Organize Tomorrow Today: 8 Ways to Retrain Your Mind to Optimize Performance at Work and in Life
In Organize Tomorrow Today (OTT), two of the top minds in human performance come together to deliver the pathway to extreme Doing more is not the answer, and Selk and Bartow walk you through how to achieve more by doing less.Dr. Jason Selk helps well-known professional and Olympic athletes as well as Fortune 500 executives and organizations develop the mental toughness necessary to thrive in the face of adversity and achieve elite-level results. Tom Bartow, following a career as a winning college basketball coach, became one of the country's top financial advisors and is now one of the premier business coaches nationwide. Together, Selk and Bartow reveal the secrets of how both elite athletes and business leaders climb to the top.There is a huge difference between knowing something and understanding. There is an even wider gap between understanding and doing. Highly successful people never get it all finished in any given day; however, they always get the most important things completed. Selk and Bartow offer the 8 fundamentals of doing what is most important. OTT will show you the performance gains that athletes, executives, and salespeople spend tens of thousands of dollars to achieve
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May 20, 2017
I heard about this book through Brian Johnson's Philosopher's Notes. While this felt like a very "male" book (two male authors, lots of sports analogies, lots of examples with male professionals), I found this really useful. Some parts I already knew - they have a great section on communications skills which I recommend - and there were other parts that were twists on/reminders for things I read in other books. I really liked their advice on dealing with the "fight through" stage of maintaining a habit. They recommend focusing on one new tactic for three months before adding another; I've been experimenting with the "Top 3 Things/1 Must" list for a few weeks now and it's been really helpful at a time when there's a lot going on at work.
My notes:
1) Write a list of the three most important things you are going to do tomorrow and the time when you will do them, e.g. Exercise (5.30 am), first draft of presentation (10.00 am), call client (11.30 am). Choose wisely and don't overcommit. (When I have a day with non-stop meetings, I adjust the to reflect the limited time available.) The tasks don't need to be complete projects, just important steps that you want to accomplish tomorrow. Setting the list allows you to push aside all the other items on your To Do list or floating around your brain and focus. Limiting your important things list to three ensures you'll actually get them done despite meetings and urgent and important requests that inevitably crop up. Aim to get them done as early in the day as possible so you have less chance of being derailed by the unexpected. Make one of your items a "1 Must" - that's the one you will do without fail. Getting that one crossed off gets you momentum for the other two. The authors also recommend that at least one of your top 3 items should be something that creates an in-person connection, either by phone or face to face. (I could do better with this.)
2) Make the list at lunchtime the day before. Using the Hooked habit methodology, linking one act to one that you already do (have lunch) means you'll be more likely to adapt the habit and won't forget to make the list. (I've found doing this just before I read my book at night works well.)
3) Maximize the small gaps that crop up during the day. Ask yourself what's the most important thing on your larger To Do list that you can get done in the time available.
4) Run better meetings. Make a point of emphasizing how long the meeting will last and stick to it. Doesn't have to be in 30 minute increments. Can choose 17 minutes, 40 minutes, however you long you actually need. Have a clear agenda. Remember what Coach Wooden considered to be the most important key to developing a disciplined team: start every meeting on time. Respect the people who show up on time for meetings.
5) Habits. "The reality is that our habits aren't so much formed as they are in a constant state of formation." What happens when you move from the honeymoon period of forming a habit to the "fight through" stage? The authors suggest using four techniques: a) "Ritualize" the habit by scheduling it on purpose at the same time every day. b) "Recognize" that you've entered a "fight through" stage and remind yourself that it's important to win and maintain the habit today because that will make it easier the next time. Keep the momentum going and let the momentum keep you going. c) "Ask Two Questions" - think about how you will feel if you win the "fight through" and how you will feel if you lose it. Use the positive and negative emotions you feel around these two questions to keep yourself going. d) "Life Projection" - "think, in great detail, about where you think your life will be in five years if you're able to make this change and consistently win" your "fight throughs." Put as much detail and emotion around this as you can.
6) The importance of recognition. "In Norman Doidge's book, The Brain That Changes Itself, he describes the chemical reactions that take place in the brain when you receive a reward for a solid effort. The brain releases acetylcholine and norepinephrine, neurotransmitters that sharpen the mental map for performance and significantly increase motivation."
7) Self- evaluation. The authors suggest creating a daily evaluation ritual ("Success Log") where you focus on a) list of things you did well in the past 24 hours, b) one thing you want to improve in the next 24 hours, and the one thing you can do differently to help make that improvement. Also, on a scale of 1 - 10, how well did you do with your "3 Most Important/1 Must" list? Their point is that what you focus on is what you'll do more of in the future.
8) Presentations/Communications. This is key: "In the business world, a person's skill level is largely realized based on his or her ability to communicate in a confident, efficient manner." And this is so true: "Unfortunately, the more you say, the less believable you often become." Also, the more you say, the harder it is to follow you. People often feel the need to give as much information as possible, when the reality is, people can only take in a small number of points. Don't hide the important information with a laundry list of details. Remember that people have channel capacity. "The best presenters are literally ruthless in organizing what they will say. They identify only the most important information that needs to be communicated, and they get rid of everything else." Focus on the polishing the first five minutes and the closing five minutes. Then add the information in between. And remember to add anecdotes and stories - they are way more memorable. Pacing is key - remember that people are hearing the information for the first time and you need to slow down so they can absorb it rather than rattling through it so nothing sticks. Also, repetition is good when used wisely. It reinforces the key points. Finally, rehearse, rehearse, rehearse.
8) Focus on what you can control. This is also something Covey talks about in "7 Habits of Highly Successful People." "Anytime you feel frustrated, pull out a piece of paper and create your own "Can and Cannot" control chart. Doing so will help jump-start you into action toward those things you can control in life. When faced with a challenge, focus on finding solutions rather than what has gone wrong or who is to blame. Focus on small, incremental improvements - they add up over time.
My notes:
1) Write a list of the three most important things you are going to do tomorrow and the time when you will do them, e.g. Exercise (5.30 am), first draft of presentation (10.00 am), call client (11.30 am). Choose wisely and don't overcommit. (When I have a day with non-stop meetings, I adjust the to reflect the limited time available.) The tasks don't need to be complete projects, just important steps that you want to accomplish tomorrow. Setting the list allows you to push aside all the other items on your To Do list or floating around your brain and focus. Limiting your important things list to three ensures you'll actually get them done despite meetings and urgent and important requests that inevitably crop up. Aim to get them done as early in the day as possible so you have less chance of being derailed by the unexpected. Make one of your items a "1 Must" - that's the one you will do without fail. Getting that one crossed off gets you momentum for the other two. The authors also recommend that at least one of your top 3 items should be something that creates an in-person connection, either by phone or face to face. (I could do better with this.)
2) Make the list at lunchtime the day before. Using the Hooked habit methodology, linking one act to one that you already do (have lunch) means you'll be more likely to adapt the habit and won't forget to make the list. (I've found doing this just before I read my book at night works well.)
3) Maximize the small gaps that crop up during the day. Ask yourself what's the most important thing on your larger To Do list that you can get done in the time available.
4) Run better meetings. Make a point of emphasizing how long the meeting will last and stick to it. Doesn't have to be in 30 minute increments. Can choose 17 minutes, 40 minutes, however you long you actually need. Have a clear agenda. Remember what Coach Wooden considered to be the most important key to developing a disciplined team: start every meeting on time. Respect the people who show up on time for meetings.
5) Habits. "The reality is that our habits aren't so much formed as they are in a constant state of formation." What happens when you move from the honeymoon period of forming a habit to the "fight through" stage? The authors suggest using four techniques: a) "Ritualize" the habit by scheduling it on purpose at the same time every day. b) "Recognize" that you've entered a "fight through" stage and remind yourself that it's important to win and maintain the habit today because that will make it easier the next time. Keep the momentum going and let the momentum keep you going. c) "Ask Two Questions" - think about how you will feel if you win the "fight through" and how you will feel if you lose it. Use the positive and negative emotions you feel around these two questions to keep yourself going. d) "Life Projection" - "think, in great detail, about where you think your life will be in five years if you're able to make this change and consistently win" your "fight throughs." Put as much detail and emotion around this as you can.
6) The importance of recognition. "In Norman Doidge's book, The Brain That Changes Itself, he describes the chemical reactions that take place in the brain when you receive a reward for a solid effort. The brain releases acetylcholine and norepinephrine, neurotransmitters that sharpen the mental map for performance and significantly increase motivation."
7) Self- evaluation. The authors suggest creating a daily evaluation ritual ("Success Log") where you focus on a) list of things you did well in the past 24 hours, b) one thing you want to improve in the next 24 hours, and the one thing you can do differently to help make that improvement. Also, on a scale of 1 - 10, how well did you do with your "3 Most Important/1 Must" list? Their point is that what you focus on is what you'll do more of in the future.
8) Presentations/Communications. This is key: "In the business world, a person's skill level is largely realized based on his or her ability to communicate in a confident, efficient manner." And this is so true: "Unfortunately, the more you say, the less believable you often become." Also, the more you say, the harder it is to follow you. People often feel the need to give as much information as possible, when the reality is, people can only take in a small number of points. Don't hide the important information with a laundry list of details. Remember that people have channel capacity. "The best presenters are literally ruthless in organizing what they will say. They identify only the most important information that needs to be communicated, and they get rid of everything else." Focus on the polishing the first five minutes and the closing five minutes. Then add the information in between. And remember to add anecdotes and stories - they are way more memorable. Pacing is key - remember that people are hearing the information for the first time and you need to slow down so they can absorb it rather than rattling through it so nothing sticks. Also, repetition is good when used wisely. It reinforces the key points. Finally, rehearse, rehearse, rehearse.
8) Focus on what you can control. This is also something Covey talks about in "7 Habits of Highly Successful People." "Anytime you feel frustrated, pull out a piece of paper and create your own "Can and Cannot" control chart. Doing so will help jump-start you into action toward those things you can control in life. When faced with a challenge, focus on finding solutions rather than what has gone wrong or who is to blame. Focus on small, incremental improvements - they add up over time.
January 4, 2019
Great book! Very straightforward and with almost none of those cheap inspirational quotes...
I guess the presented techniques could support GTD pretty well:
1. Organize Tomorrow Today
* Identify daily your “3 Most Important / 1 Must”
2. Choose Wisely
* Every day, no matter what, take action on your “1 Must”
3. Maximize your time
* Follow these three time-maximisation tools:
* “Attack the Open Space” - think in smaller units of time; take conscious control of those small gaps in your schedule.
* “Prioritise the Priorities” - always begin with the most important thing.
* “Trim the Fat” - another way of saying stop allowing schedule bloat.
4. Win Your Fight-Thrus
* When struggling, ask yourself: “How will I feel if I win this?”; “How will I feel if I lose it?”
5. Evaluate Correctly
* Complete Success Logs (self-reviews)
6. Learn How to Talk to Yourself
* Complete Mental Workouts
7. Learn How to Talk with Others
* Mentally rehearse what and how you will say it
8. Become Abnormal
* Identify the one “virus” that is most affecting you. Take the action now to vaccinate yourself. Some viruses:
* “The trap of the Viable Excuse” - excuses hard to overcome because they sound “reasonable”.
* “Focusing on What You Can’t Control” - the weather, the environment, other people, etc.
* “Giving In to Problem-Centric Thought” - concentrating on the negatives of the moment and the problem at hand (instead of iterative solutions).
⏫ Will definitely be practicing these from now on.
Success Log example
Highly recommended. 👍🏻
I guess the presented techniques could support GTD pretty well:
1. Organize Tomorrow Today
* Identify daily your “3 Most Important / 1 Must”
2. Choose Wisely
* Every day, no matter what, take action on your “1 Must”
3. Maximize your time
* Follow these three time-maximisation tools:
* “Attack the Open Space” - think in smaller units of time; take conscious control of those small gaps in your schedule.
* “Prioritise the Priorities” - always begin with the most important thing.
* “Trim the Fat” - another way of saying stop allowing schedule bloat.
4. Win Your Fight-Thrus
* When struggling, ask yourself: “How will I feel if I win this?”; “How will I feel if I lose it?”
5. Evaluate Correctly
* Complete Success Logs (self-reviews)
6. Learn How to Talk to Yourself
* Complete Mental Workouts
7. Learn How to Talk with Others
* Mentally rehearse what and how you will say it
8. Become Abnormal
* Identify the one “virus” that is most affecting you. Take the action now to vaccinate yourself. Some viruses:
* “The trap of the Viable Excuse” - excuses hard to overcome because they sound “reasonable”.
* “Focusing on What You Can’t Control” - the weather, the environment, other people, etc.
* “Giving In to Problem-Centric Thought” - concentrating on the negatives of the moment and the problem at hand (instead of iterative solutions).
⏫ Will definitely be practicing these from now on.
Success Log example
Highly recommended. 👍🏻
June 14, 2016
Finished this in two hours at the library. Fortunately 'enhancement' books like these with a system to work are easy reading - but doing them of course is another matter altogether of course. Theres no reference to things like GTD (time management) or understanding trauma (why we feel or act the way we do if it's unhelpful). But this book is really about improving performance, a relatively clean angle which may certainly abut on the former two topics.
I'm not a sports guy and there's a strong narrative of that within, but I found the examples successful athletes, sales directors, or lawyers all dealing with the same issues informative and relatable. They had the skill or talent to get somewhere, but either got stuck or fell back.
I liked it well enough since, well, once you read enough of these things and like any field you immerse yourself in and it becomes rarer to find something which you haven't come across. This is one of those books.
I'm not a sports guy and there's a strong narrative of that within, but I found the examples successful athletes, sales directors, or lawyers all dealing with the same issues informative and relatable. They had the skill or talent to get somewhere, but either got stuck or fell back.
I liked it well enough since, well, once you read enough of these things and like any field you immerse yourself in and it becomes rarer to find something which you haven't come across. This is one of those books.
February 8, 2018
Though there are a few scattered bits of good advice here, I found the challenge of digging them out from under the "we've met famous baseball players!" sports stories and soulless goal setting like "be the top earner at the firm" so disheartening, sometimes even patently offensive, that I just felt bad after having finished my skim through it. The few valuable ideas presented here could have been communicated in a single short article, but instead we get that broken up into scattered paragraphs buried under page after page of wallowing in vacuous stories of unnamed professional athletes and stock brokers. If you're looking for an instruction manual on how to be a dead-eyed corporate tool, this might be the book for you. It even repeats the basic concepts in boxes at the end of each chapter so you can just glance at those that without having to spend time actually reading a book.
June 6, 2020
If you want to be highly successful, you need to know how to control your mind and talk with yourself in a positive fashion. Always remember to focus on the solution rather than on the problem. And even when you’re at the top of your game, never forget the process that got you there.
February 1, 2016
This book has great chapter summaries to get exposed to a good chunk of the content of the book.
Key take-aways:
1) Around 4pm identify your most important tasks for tomorrow using pen and paper
2) Its not important to pack your days with as many things as possible, its about making sure each day the most important activities done
3) Do not forget to include collaboration with other people in your schedule for the following day (don't stay in your vacuum)
4) As a leader give people the minimum amount of information needed to understand the goals of the company and vision - if you provide more than that it will over saturate people
5) Think in smaller units of time. A lot of people think in terms of weeks - as you move on in life you realize what you can get done in smaller chunks of time. Personal side note - this is 30 mins for me
6) Habits are important - first few weeks when you're trying to build a habit is the most important time and the most difficult.
7) Importance of self-evaluation. Be your own coach and think about what you're doing in life, what could you do better, etc. Evaluate the process and things that are in your control rather than the outcome. Very important to focus on both positive and negative.
8) The best presenters communicate the least information possible.
Pick a simple message, grill it into people, repeat it multiple times.
9) Stories help people remember content rather than facts
10) Getting ready for big presentations use the Triangle Method. Rehearse for 3 mins, 3 times a day for 3 days prior. In other words 27 mins total.
When you've done it 9 times going into the presentation it'll feel really familiar to you.
11) Focus on what you can controlin life, not what you cannot control
Key take-aways:
1) Around 4pm identify your most important tasks for tomorrow using pen and paper
2) Its not important to pack your days with as many things as possible, its about making sure each day the most important activities done
3) Do not forget to include collaboration with other people in your schedule for the following day (don't stay in your vacuum)
4) As a leader give people the minimum amount of information needed to understand the goals of the company and vision - if you provide more than that it will over saturate people
5) Think in smaller units of time. A lot of people think in terms of weeks - as you move on in life you realize what you can get done in smaller chunks of time. Personal side note - this is 30 mins for me
6) Habits are important - first few weeks when you're trying to build a habit is the most important time and the most difficult.
7) Importance of self-evaluation. Be your own coach and think about what you're doing in life, what could you do better, etc. Evaluate the process and things that are in your control rather than the outcome. Very important to focus on both positive and negative.
8) The best presenters communicate the least information possible.
Pick a simple message, grill it into people, repeat it multiple times.
9) Stories help people remember content rather than facts
10) Getting ready for big presentations use the Triangle Method. Rehearse for 3 mins, 3 times a day for 3 days prior. In other words 27 mins total.
When you've done it 9 times going into the presentation it'll feel really familiar to you.
11) Focus on what you can controlin life, not what you cannot control
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 23, 2016
Like many self-helpy, productivity books, this is a bit repetitive and a bit drawn out, but it has some great strategies that you may want to try on for size. The Organize Tomorrow Today strategy is my favorite and one I'm really already doing for the work to-do list. When will I finally choose my clothes and make my lunch the night before? I'm as likely to find the motivation to do that and make it a habit as I am to split the atom in my living room.
November 9, 2022
Again a book that tells me to prioritise and think about what is really important. It's starting to get repetitive. Basically another repackage of the Pareto Principle. I like how it's implemented, though.
August 6, 2023
Solid advice to organize yourself. I enjoyed taking notes while listening to this one.
February 29, 2016
I recently finished reading Organize Tomorrow Today – 8 Ways to Retrain your Mind to Optimize Performance at Work and in Life by Dr. Jason Selk and Tom Bartow. This book couldn’t have come at a better time for me. My emails have been piling up at work. Projects keep coming with more and more detail. The demand of life feels overwhelming. I have been trying to find ways to organize my world and prioritize everything in both my professional and personal life. It’s not easy.
I loved Dr. Selk and Bartow’s advice. Their advice really hit home and was not overwhelming nor did I feel like I have to run out today and change everything that I am doing. Organize Tomorrow Today is organized into 8 critical chapters each addressing a issue that holds us back from being our best. The authors recommend initially picking one key chapter to focus on at a time to help you organize and change. Doing this will allow you to practice a new technique without becoming overwhelmed or frustrated. Humans can only process 7 concepts at time but really only juggling 3. We all think that we can juggle everything but our brains just won’t let us.
Organize Tomorrow Today speaks to making decisions, establishing priorities, lighting your own motivation, and stop multitasking. This book urged me to keep turning the pages to better learn what I can focus on to make my life more productive and less stressful. I wanted to read the entire book first and then go back to see what one key chapter that I want to begin as my focus. Each chapter offers additional insight by spelling out “The Big Why” for each concept, “The Inversion Test” and an “Act Now” idea to spurn you to get going on each concept. They take it one step further by offering real life examples of what other professionals have committed to in this process.
Here are the 8 key concepts that Dr. Selk and Tom Bartow offer in order to help the reader become more effective:
• Organize Tomorrow Today
• Choose Wisely
• Maximize Your Time
• Win Your Fight-Thrus
• Evaluate Correctly
• Learn How to Talk to Yourself
• Learn How to Talk to Yourself
• Become Abnormal
If you study these concepts chapter by chapter and pick a focus one by one, you will grow and quickly learn that they work together as a strong performance improvement plan. The key to growing with this book is acknowledging that you can’t do everything at once. If you try to do too much too soon you will fail as with anything else. This book is one to keep by the bedside or on your desk to reference often. Jot notes in it as you continue on the self improvement journey chapter by chapter. Refer to it often and make it a part of your every day routine. That’s what I’m doing. I’m picking a key chapter, stretching myself, and committing to becoming a more productive and better version of myself.
Organize Tomorrow today is a methodology and a journey, not just a book. It’s a plan that you need to commit to and be accountable to every day. It will take patience and a true interest in your own development and lifelong learning. My first focus is coincidentally the very first chapter Organize Tomorrow Today. I know that I can’t get everything done in a day and I have to plan more. The day before the next I am identifying the 3 key things that I need to get done then choosing the number one item to accomplish. I want to prioritize, not react. Once I have retrained my brain I will move onto the next concept.
If you feel frustrated, overwhelmed, cheated out of time in your day, or unorganized, I urge you to pick up Organize Tomorrow Today. The ideas that Dr. Jason Selk and Tom Barlow offer in this gem really can change the course of your life if you commit to putting in the time and effort to invest in yourself and change. Are you ready?
I loved Dr. Selk and Bartow’s advice. Their advice really hit home and was not overwhelming nor did I feel like I have to run out today and change everything that I am doing. Organize Tomorrow Today is organized into 8 critical chapters each addressing a issue that holds us back from being our best. The authors recommend initially picking one key chapter to focus on at a time to help you organize and change. Doing this will allow you to practice a new technique without becoming overwhelmed or frustrated. Humans can only process 7 concepts at time but really only juggling 3. We all think that we can juggle everything but our brains just won’t let us.
Organize Tomorrow Today speaks to making decisions, establishing priorities, lighting your own motivation, and stop multitasking. This book urged me to keep turning the pages to better learn what I can focus on to make my life more productive and less stressful. I wanted to read the entire book first and then go back to see what one key chapter that I want to begin as my focus. Each chapter offers additional insight by spelling out “The Big Why” for each concept, “The Inversion Test” and an “Act Now” idea to spurn you to get going on each concept. They take it one step further by offering real life examples of what other professionals have committed to in this process.
Here are the 8 key concepts that Dr. Selk and Tom Bartow offer in order to help the reader become more effective:
• Organize Tomorrow Today
• Choose Wisely
• Maximize Your Time
• Win Your Fight-Thrus
• Evaluate Correctly
• Learn How to Talk to Yourself
• Learn How to Talk to Yourself
• Become Abnormal
If you study these concepts chapter by chapter and pick a focus one by one, you will grow and quickly learn that they work together as a strong performance improvement plan. The key to growing with this book is acknowledging that you can’t do everything at once. If you try to do too much too soon you will fail as with anything else. This book is one to keep by the bedside or on your desk to reference often. Jot notes in it as you continue on the self improvement journey chapter by chapter. Refer to it often and make it a part of your every day routine. That’s what I’m doing. I’m picking a key chapter, stretching myself, and committing to becoming a more productive and better version of myself.
Organize Tomorrow today is a methodology and a journey, not just a book. It’s a plan that you need to commit to and be accountable to every day. It will take patience and a true interest in your own development and lifelong learning. My first focus is coincidentally the very first chapter Organize Tomorrow Today. I know that I can’t get everything done in a day and I have to plan more. The day before the next I am identifying the 3 key things that I need to get done then choosing the number one item to accomplish. I want to prioritize, not react. Once I have retrained my brain I will move onto the next concept.
If you feel frustrated, overwhelmed, cheated out of time in your day, or unorganized, I urge you to pick up Organize Tomorrow Today. The ideas that Dr. Jason Selk and Tom Barlow offer in this gem really can change the course of your life if you commit to putting in the time and effort to invest in yourself and change. Are you ready?
January 16, 2022
some decent strategies and framing drowned in "add me to your professional network on linkedin" energy
December 15, 2021
I’m reading the first book on Michelle Sutter’s Mastermind Book Club list. I liked the format of the book with description of tips, examples and actions. Stories from my past came up when reading like visualization importance when I was a competitive diver. Information overload when qualifying for submarines was brutal but you do the important steps first and focus on solutions. The important takeaway is to find one nugget that you will take action on and nail it before choosing another.
October 9, 2019
This is extremely Good practical book.. But tests your patience a lot........ But being patient in reading this book is a great worth.
August 28, 2024
I feel like this meeting could have been an email.
September 16, 2021
Tiếng Việt bên dưới:
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As I was mingling between this book and others at the same time so I might get lost on some points. But here's the gist, the best I take from the book:
- Focus on your effort and forget about the statistics as it only worsens your mood or discourages your endeavor. If you focus on your effort, you do the best you can for your "upcoming game".
- State of self-assurance: Remind yourself that you have tried your best and be proud of it. List down 3 things you did best at the end of the day to go to sleep with a state of pride.
- Visualization: Geared up before the "game" with visualization of what you want it to be and you will keep close to getting it.
- Plan ahead: Before bed, list down 3 things you have to achieve the next day.
- Setting goals wisely: Setting goals too high will discourage you and you might not commit to it in the long term. When you can achieve your average goals, you keep the momentum to maintain working for it.
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Bởi vì thời gian vừa rồi tham lam và ngu ngốc đọc cuốn này cùng lúc với mấy cuốn khác nên chắc chắn mình sẽ bỏ lỡ nhiều điều trong quyển sách này. Nhưng dưới đây là những gì còn đọng lại mà mình nhớ nhất:
- Trước một trận cầu lớn, thì hãy chỉ tập trung vào nỗ lực cá nhân, không được nhìn vào số liệu, hay thành tích vì nó chỉ có tác động tiêu cực tới tâm trạng và làm mất đi nhuệ khí chiến đấu. Nếu bạn tập trung vào sự nỗ lực, bạn sẽ làm hết sức cho trận chiến đó.
- Một lời nhắc nhở về giá trị bản thân: Nhắc nhở bản thân rằng mình đã làm tốt nhất có thể và tự hào về điều đó. Viết ra 3 điều mà trong ngày bạn đã làm tốt nhất trước khi đi ngủ sẽ đem lại cảm giác tự hào.
- Mường tượng kết quả: Chuẩn bị tốt nhất cho một cuộc chiến là khi bản thân mường tượng ra chiến thằng và những bước hành động để tiếng tới chiến thắng đó. Khi làm vậy, bạn sẽ tiến gần tới chiến thắng hơn.
- Lập kế hoạch cho ngày mới: Trước khi đi ngủ, viết ra 3 điều bạn muốn mình làm đươc cho ngày mới.
- Đặt mục tiêu khôn ngoan: Đặt mục tiêu quá cao sẽ khiến mình nhụt trí và không thể theo đuổi nó lâu dài. Khi bạn đạt một mục tiêu vừa phải, bạn sẽ giữ được đà cống hiến và duy trì nó.
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As I was mingling between this book and others at the same time so I might get lost on some points. But here's the gist, the best I take from the book:
- Focus on your effort and forget about the statistics as it only worsens your mood or discourages your endeavor. If you focus on your effort, you do the best you can for your "upcoming game".
- State of self-assurance: Remind yourself that you have tried your best and be proud of it. List down 3 things you did best at the end of the day to go to sleep with a state of pride.
- Visualization: Geared up before the "game" with visualization of what you want it to be and you will keep close to getting it.
- Plan ahead: Before bed, list down 3 things you have to achieve the next day.
- Setting goals wisely: Setting goals too high will discourage you and you might not commit to it in the long term. When you can achieve your average goals, you keep the momentum to maintain working for it.
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Bởi vì thời gian vừa rồi tham lam và ngu ngốc đọc cuốn này cùng lúc với mấy cuốn khác nên chắc chắn mình sẽ bỏ lỡ nhiều điều trong quyển sách này. Nhưng dưới đây là những gì còn đọng lại mà mình nhớ nhất:
- Trước một trận cầu lớn, thì hãy chỉ tập trung vào nỗ lực cá nhân, không được nhìn vào số liệu, hay thành tích vì nó chỉ có tác động tiêu cực tới tâm trạng và làm mất đi nhuệ khí chiến đấu. Nếu bạn tập trung vào sự nỗ lực, bạn sẽ làm hết sức cho trận chiến đó.
- Một lời nhắc nhở về giá trị bản thân: Nhắc nhở bản thân rằng mình đã làm tốt nhất có thể và tự hào về điều đó. Viết ra 3 điều mà trong ngày bạn đã làm tốt nhất trước khi đi ngủ sẽ đem lại cảm giác tự hào.
- Mường tượng kết quả: Chuẩn bị tốt nhất cho một cuộc chiến là khi bản thân mường tượng ra chiến thằng và những bước hành động để tiếng tới chiến thắng đó. Khi làm vậy, bạn sẽ tiến gần tới chiến thắng hơn.
- Lập kế hoạch cho ngày mới: Trước khi đi ngủ, viết ra 3 điều bạn muốn mình làm đươc cho ngày mới.
- Đặt mục tiêu khôn ngoan: Đặt mục tiêu quá cao sẽ khiến mình nhụt trí và không thể theo đuổi nó lâu dài. Khi bạn đạt một mục tiêu vừa phải, bạn sẽ giữ được đà cống hiến và duy trì nó.
September 29, 2019
8 simple things to make life better is the premise for this book. It’s a quick read chock full of sports references. But, ye fellow book nerds, do not despair. I kept up with them and was mildly inspired. I, who recently called a football a “baseball”, yay sports! If anything, I was disappointed we didn’t go more in depth into the science and studies. Most of the “evidence” is anecdotal. But alas, not bad advice. But, advice I have read before.
The 8 methods:
Organize tomorrow today
Choose wisely
Maximize your time
Win your fight-thrus
Evaluate correctly
Learn how to talk to yourself
Learn how to talk with others
Become abnormal
The authors advise you to focus on one until you’re doing it consistently 90% of the time for three months.
The three I need most are, talking to myself, win my fight-thrus, and maximize my time. Detailed below for my personal reference.
Talking to myself:
Mental workouts in 100 minutes
Centered breathing: Breathe in six seconds, hold two, exhale seven seconds
Personal mantra: reflects strength and desire for success
Personal highlight reel: 30 sec of “well-dones” from pst 24 hours and 30 sex of visualizes three things you want to do well in the coming 24 hours
Personal mantra
Centered breathing
Back in the control saddle again.
Winning your fight-thrus:
Ask two questions: how will I feel if I win/ how will I feel if I lose
Watch out for discouragement, disruption, seduction of success
No more missed workouts and failed diets.
Maximize your time:
Smallest increment you can that when you find that time available you conquer something on your to-do list (start at 15 minutes) goal is 1 min. Bye bye procrastination.
The 8 methods:
Organize tomorrow today
Choose wisely
Maximize your time
Win your fight-thrus
Evaluate correctly
Learn how to talk to yourself
Learn how to talk with others
Become abnormal
The authors advise you to focus on one until you’re doing it consistently 90% of the time for three months.
The three I need most are, talking to myself, win my fight-thrus, and maximize my time. Detailed below for my personal reference.
Talking to myself:
Mental workouts in 100 minutes
Centered breathing: Breathe in six seconds, hold two, exhale seven seconds
Personal mantra: reflects strength and desire for success
Personal highlight reel: 30 sec of “well-dones” from pst 24 hours and 30 sex of visualizes three things you want to do well in the coming 24 hours
Personal mantra
Centered breathing
Back in the control saddle again.
Winning your fight-thrus:
Ask two questions: how will I feel if I win/ how will I feel if I lose
Watch out for discouragement, disruption, seduction of success
No more missed workouts and failed diets.
Maximize your time:
Smallest increment you can that when you find that time available you conquer something on your to-do list (start at 15 minutes) goal is 1 min. Bye bye procrastination.
January 16, 2025
i read this in one go
what I liked:
1- the book is nicely organized, clear topics, straight to the point,, great examples from real life clients for every idea stated, and how to apply it, and a good summary/conclusion after every part of the book
2- each part consisted of different chapters/ideas , nicely done so its easy to skim if need be
3- some ideas might have been mentioned in other books, but the mention of them and their application, with the other ideas that complemented this book was worth it
key points that are explained nicely are:
Prioritize Tasks: Focus on completing the most important tasks first. This helps ensure that you're making progress on what truly matters.
Plan Ahead: Write and prioritize your to-do list a day in advance. This helps you start each day with clarity and purpose.
Build Positive Habits: Small, consistent actions lead to significant improvements over time. Focus on developing habits that support your goals.
Eliminate Distractions: Identify and remove distractions that hinder your productivity. This can help you stay focused and efficient.
Manage Your Energy: Pay attention to your energy levels and manage your time accordingly. This includes taking breaks when needed and avoiding burnout.
Set Clear Goals: Having clear, achievable goals provides direction and motivation.
Create Systems and Routines: Establish routines that streamline your tasks and reduce wasted time.
Consistency Over Brilliance: Success is about consistently doing the right things, not occasional brilliance
what I liked:
1- the book is nicely organized, clear topics, straight to the point,, great examples from real life clients for every idea stated, and how to apply it, and a good summary/conclusion after every part of the book
2- each part consisted of different chapters/ideas , nicely done so its easy to skim if need be
3- some ideas might have been mentioned in other books, but the mention of them and their application, with the other ideas that complemented this book was worth it
key points that are explained nicely are:
Prioritize Tasks: Focus on completing the most important tasks first. This helps ensure that you're making progress on what truly matters.
Plan Ahead: Write and prioritize your to-do list a day in advance. This helps you start each day with clarity and purpose.
Build Positive Habits: Small, consistent actions lead to significant improvements over time. Focus on developing habits that support your goals.
Eliminate Distractions: Identify and remove distractions that hinder your productivity. This can help you stay focused and efficient.
Manage Your Energy: Pay attention to your energy levels and manage your time accordingly. This includes taking breaks when needed and avoiding burnout.
Set Clear Goals: Having clear, achievable goals provides direction and motivation.
Create Systems and Routines: Establish routines that streamline your tasks and reduce wasted time.
Consistency Over Brilliance: Success is about consistently doing the right things, not occasional brilliance
July 26, 2024
Although this book talks a lot about how to apply this to the business world or sports world, I still learned a lot and was able to take out a lot of key concepts to better improve my life. I love the organization of the book and how they don’t try and wait to give you the action plan. With each chapter I felt like I was learning a new core concept that I can try and apply to my life with a plan. Overall, lot’s of different paths you can take after this book to help better your life!
March 4, 2018
Great book. Finished it within 2 days. A real life changer if you are going to follow at least most of the concepts in this book. I’m excited about how this will change my life positively.
January 7, 2025
My adhd ass needed this
December 8, 2019
This is one of the best self-help books I’ve ever read! It’s already helped me at work with my procrastination and organization! This is a book I need to re-read every year!
December 11, 2025
Fantastic book surrounding beneficial habit formation. I listened to it on my commute and I have already started to practice “OTT” with a new notebook for 2026!
July 27, 2024
Listen up, fellow chaos enthusiasts! If your life is a beautiful disaster and your to-do list looks like it was written by a caffeinated squirrel, boy do I have a book for you. Organize Tomorrow Today: 8 Ways to Retrain Your Mind to Optimize Performance at Work and in Life is the literary equivalent of having a personal life coach, therapist, and drill sergeant rolled into one – minus the terrifying shouting and exorbitant hourly rates.
Now, I know what you're thinking: "Another self-help book? Ugh, I'd rather watch paint dry." But hold onto your procrastination pants, because this isn't your grandma's life-hacking guide. This book is like the cool teacher who actually makes learning fun – you know, the one who'd probably get fired for being too awesome.
Let me break it down for you:
Prioritize Tomorrow's Tasks Today: It's like time travel, but for productivity! Spend a few minutes each day deciding what future-you needs to do. It's so simple, even a goldfish could do it (if they could remember for more than three seconds).
Build Positive Habits: Consistency is key, they say. So is flossing, but we all know how that goes. This book actually makes forming habits seem doable. It's like Pavlov's dogs, but instead of drooling, you're crushing life goals.
Acknowledge and Overcome Struggles: Finally, a book that doesn't pretend life is all rainbows and unicorns! It teaches you to push through tough times like a bulldozer through a field of daisies. Gentle, yet unstoppable.
Visualize Long-term Benefits: Close your eyes and imagine a future where you're not a hot mess. Feels good, right? This book teaches you how to make that a reality, no crystal ball required.
Track Successes and Improvements: It's like having a personal cheerleader, minus the annoying pom-poms. Learn to celebrate your wins without turning into an insufferable braggart.
Eliminate Distractions and Procrastination: Warning: This chapter may cause severe withdrawal symptoms in chronic social media addicts and professional couch potatoes.
Communicate Effectively with Yourself: Learn to talk to yourself without sounding crazy. It's like having an internal pep talk on demand, minus the weird looks from strangers.
Consistent Effort Over Time: Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither was your Netflix watch history. This book teaches you how small, daily actions can lead to big results. It's like compound interest, but for your life!
Look, I'm not saying this book will turn you into a productivity god overnight and there's really nothing new in this book that I haven't read 1,000,000 times in other "self-improvement" books. But it's a quick read and gets your mind thinking in the direction of doing instead of just knowing about it.. for that alone it's 5-stars. In fact, they acknowledge in the first chapter that it's a problem with all self-improvement books; application and knowledge are often not the same.
This book contains a lot of wisdom from UCLA Coach John Wooden who is exhaustively written about in this genre and best reflected on in the book Be Quick - But Don't Hurry: Finding Success in the Teachings of a Lifetime as well as his own written books (he has many pre-1990).
But it might just be the kick in the pants you need to get your act together. It's practical, it's easy to digest (or at least, it doesn't make you want to gouge your eyes out), and it actually works.
So, if you're tired of feeling like a hamster on a wheel made of chaos and broken dreams, do yourself a favor and read this book. Your future self will thank you – probably with a beautifully organized gratitude journal and a color-coded calendar.
P.S. If you buy this book and don't read it, it makes for an excellent coaster or a very fancy paperweight. But trust me, you'll want to crack this one open. It's more addictive than those "oddly satisfying" videos, and infinitely more useful.
Now, I know what you're thinking: "Another self-help book? Ugh, I'd rather watch paint dry." But hold onto your procrastination pants, because this isn't your grandma's life-hacking guide. This book is like the cool teacher who actually makes learning fun – you know, the one who'd probably get fired for being too awesome.
Let me break it down for you:
Prioritize Tomorrow's Tasks Today: It's like time travel, but for productivity! Spend a few minutes each day deciding what future-you needs to do. It's so simple, even a goldfish could do it (if they could remember for more than three seconds).
Build Positive Habits: Consistency is key, they say. So is flossing, but we all know how that goes. This book actually makes forming habits seem doable. It's like Pavlov's dogs, but instead of drooling, you're crushing life goals.
Acknowledge and Overcome Struggles: Finally, a book that doesn't pretend life is all rainbows and unicorns! It teaches you to push through tough times like a bulldozer through a field of daisies. Gentle, yet unstoppable.
Visualize Long-term Benefits: Close your eyes and imagine a future where you're not a hot mess. Feels good, right? This book teaches you how to make that a reality, no crystal ball required.
Track Successes and Improvements: It's like having a personal cheerleader, minus the annoying pom-poms. Learn to celebrate your wins without turning into an insufferable braggart.
Eliminate Distractions and Procrastination: Warning: This chapter may cause severe withdrawal symptoms in chronic social media addicts and professional couch potatoes.
Communicate Effectively with Yourself: Learn to talk to yourself without sounding crazy. It's like having an internal pep talk on demand, minus the weird looks from strangers.
Consistent Effort Over Time: Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither was your Netflix watch history. This book teaches you how small, daily actions can lead to big results. It's like compound interest, but for your life!
Look, I'm not saying this book will turn you into a productivity god overnight and there's really nothing new in this book that I haven't read 1,000,000 times in other "self-improvement" books. But it's a quick read and gets your mind thinking in the direction of doing instead of just knowing about it.. for that alone it's 5-stars. In fact, they acknowledge in the first chapter that it's a problem with all self-improvement books; application and knowledge are often not the same.
This book contains a lot of wisdom from UCLA Coach John Wooden who is exhaustively written about in this genre and best reflected on in the book Be Quick - But Don't Hurry: Finding Success in the Teachings of a Lifetime as well as his own written books (he has many pre-1990).
But it might just be the kick in the pants you need to get your act together. It's practical, it's easy to digest (or at least, it doesn't make you want to gouge your eyes out), and it actually works.
So, if you're tired of feeling like a hamster on a wheel made of chaos and broken dreams, do yourself a favor and read this book. Your future self will thank you – probably with a beautifully organized gratitude journal and a color-coded calendar.
P.S. If you buy this book and don't read it, it makes for an excellent coaster or a very fancy paperweight. But trust me, you'll want to crack this one open. It's more addictive than those "oddly satisfying" videos, and infinitely more useful.
January 3, 2023
what i first want to say before i get into my critiques is that this is not a terrible book. i gave it one star partly because it is mediocre & partly because i did not enjoy it at all.
i was required to read this for work. what the authors get right is that one of the most powerful tools in any person's arsenal is their mind. by retraining one's mind to have a positive, can-do attitude, it is amazing what one can achieve. that's why meditating is so good for people. it is so easy to make excuses, but fighting through the negative self-talk, difficult life circumstances, & other things one cannot control leads to results & increase confidence, as well!
HOWEVER, the authors do not acknowledge that sometimes their "no excuses", push-until-you-get-results mentality can be incredibly toxic. there is a time for rest. there is a time to acknowledge when one has hit their limits. there is a time to reprioritize. the main purpose of this book, it seems, is to push individuals to invalidate their own feelings & become obsessively focused on the goal. there may be a caveat here or there that, for example, "family time is more important than work" (said begrudgingly), but they are rare. the truth is that the authors succumb to the capitalist mindset that one's value is in their ability to work. not working makes people lazy & useless. there is no such thing as a viable excuse in their eyes--only the inability to overcome obstacles.
also, i hate sports analogies.
basically, i do not see how the authors can make this argument in good conscience (here's a solution to your performance problems; if you don't follow our method, you're not trying hard enough). this book is full of logical fallacies & while it drives at a good point, the black-and-white logic is inexcusable.
i was required to read this for work. what the authors get right is that one of the most powerful tools in any person's arsenal is their mind. by retraining one's mind to have a positive, can-do attitude, it is amazing what one can achieve. that's why meditating is so good for people. it is so easy to make excuses, but fighting through the negative self-talk, difficult life circumstances, & other things one cannot control leads to results & increase confidence, as well!
HOWEVER, the authors do not acknowledge that sometimes their "no excuses", push-until-you-get-results mentality can be incredibly toxic. there is a time for rest. there is a time to acknowledge when one has hit their limits. there is a time to reprioritize. the main purpose of this book, it seems, is to push individuals to invalidate their own feelings & become obsessively focused on the goal. there may be a caveat here or there that, for example, "family time is more important than work" (said begrudgingly), but they are rare. the truth is that the authors succumb to the capitalist mindset that one's value is in their ability to work. not working makes people lazy & useless. there is no such thing as a viable excuse in their eyes--only the inability to overcome obstacles.
also, i hate sports analogies.
basically, i do not see how the authors can make this argument in good conscience (here's a solution to your performance problems; if you don't follow our method, you're not trying hard enough). this book is full of logical fallacies & while it drives at a good point, the black-and-white logic is inexcusable.
October 9, 2018
This book has what most other non-fiction book have not. Sequence and gauging how you are successful in the habits.
February 6, 2024
DNF around 60% (a true rarity for me as a self-proclaimed “finisher”). A lot of the tips in the book aren’t revelational, I’ve attended seminars with the same information that took less time and were more engaging.
May 5, 2017
This is probably the best self-management / personal effectiveness book I've ever read. In a marketplace filled with tips and tricks and trash, this book provides specific, clear, actionable advice, insight, and tactics. I will buy a copy for myself and I might gift copies to some friends and colleagues. It is that good.
The book provides suggestions on how and when to prioritize, how to set goals, how to coach yourself, how to communicate effectively with others, and how to be resilient -- how you can be "abnormal" in your pursuit of personal greatness. The lessons they use are drawn widely (sports, business, family) and are made accessible and real in exercises they walk you through.
Now, to really nerd out: as someone who reads "this stuff" voraciously, I want to point out the other works you find in their lessons. You will see lots of Coach John Wooden in here -- particularly on practice, focus, and personal success. You will see Daniel Goleman's work on Emotional Intelligence in here -- on self-awareness, delayed gratification, and working with others. You will see Carol Dweck in here -- her research on mindset and the "growth" versus "fixed" mindset (the authors here call it a "perfectionist" mindset) isn't overtly referenced, but they go hand in hand. And you'll see Covey's concepts throughout, also -- focus on what you can control, work first to understand, maintain priorities aligned with your roles and goals, and so on. You can get a lot of the best lessons from some excellent thinkers on personal success just by reading this book.
I found this book on accident at the library and am so glad I did. Read it.
The book provides suggestions on how and when to prioritize, how to set goals, how to coach yourself, how to communicate effectively with others, and how to be resilient -- how you can be "abnormal" in your pursuit of personal greatness. The lessons they use are drawn widely (sports, business, family) and are made accessible and real in exercises they walk you through.
Now, to really nerd out: as someone who reads "this stuff" voraciously, I want to point out the other works you find in their lessons. You will see lots of Coach John Wooden in here -- particularly on practice, focus, and personal success. You will see Daniel Goleman's work on Emotional Intelligence in here -- on self-awareness, delayed gratification, and working with others. You will see Carol Dweck in here -- her research on mindset and the "growth" versus "fixed" mindset (the authors here call it a "perfectionist" mindset) isn't overtly referenced, but they go hand in hand. And you'll see Covey's concepts throughout, also -- focus on what you can control, work first to understand, maintain priorities aligned with your roles and goals, and so on. You can get a lot of the best lessons from some excellent thinkers on personal success just by reading this book.
I found this book on accident at the library and am so glad I did. Read it.
March 1, 2021
Organize Tomorrow Today is a very helpful and informative book on how to get your life together in vast areas of your life. The book gives you eight different ways to retrain your mind in order to start everyday feeling more prepared, focused, and confident. I liked how the book included examples of how pro athletes, lawyers, and financial advisors would utilize the strategies mentioned in the book. This book is especially useful for students who feel they are unproductive or have a lot to manage and do not know where to start. This book is also geared towards athletes because the author helps well-known professional and Olympic athletes. One of my favorite tips that I learned was to create a "3 most important list" with 1 must. When we have a laundry list of to-dos, we can easily get distracted by the easier tasks because they look more appealing to get accomplished. To-do lists, however, should be focused on the quality of the tasks, not the quantity. I also enjoyed learning about 100-second mental workouts. What you think about yourself and how you talk to yourself can determine your successes and failures. Some things included in a mental workout could be centered breathing (inhale for six seconds, hold for two, exhale for seven) or even as simple as saying a positive affirmation to yourself ("I am mentally and physically prepared for this presentation"). Overall, I think everyone should learn how to become a better version of themself by incorporating small changes into their everyday life.
January 7, 2020
Excelente libro que podría clasificarse como manual. Te llevan paso a paso de la mano para que puedas cambiar la manera en la que llevas a cabo tu día a día.
Dentro de los consejos que se mencionan en el libro; se incluyen los siguientes:
*No quedarse limitada a la administración del tiempo sino buscar maximizarlo. Pensar en unidades de tiempo más pequeñas; en lugar de semanas o días, tomar en cuenta las horas e incluso bloques de 5 minutos para adelantar tareas.
*Las tareas más importantes deben de priorizarse aún cuando sean más complicadas o tardadas que otras. El punto no es palomear muchas cosas de la lista de quehaceres sino hacer las cosas más importantes más rápidamente para asegurar su calidad y finalización.
*Muchas veces nuestros compañeros/amigos/familia no se darán cuenta de nuestro progreso, por esta razón debemos de ser nuestras propias porristas. El mantenerse motivado es esencial para optimizar nuestros resultados laborales; una manera de hacerlo es pensar ¿qué pasará si no hago esto? ¿en 5 años en qué posición estaré? (tanto si decido hacerlo como si no).
*Una junta no trata de decir la mayor cantidad de palabras por minuto, las pausas también son importantes. El realizar pausas con intención permiten proyectar una imagen de seguridad al cliente y nos vuelve confiables.
Dentro de los consejos que se mencionan en el libro; se incluyen los siguientes:
*No quedarse limitada a la administración del tiempo sino buscar maximizarlo. Pensar en unidades de tiempo más pequeñas; en lugar de semanas o días, tomar en cuenta las horas e incluso bloques de 5 minutos para adelantar tareas.
*Las tareas más importantes deben de priorizarse aún cuando sean más complicadas o tardadas que otras. El punto no es palomear muchas cosas de la lista de quehaceres sino hacer las cosas más importantes más rápidamente para asegurar su calidad y finalización.
*Muchas veces nuestros compañeros/amigos/familia no se darán cuenta de nuestro progreso, por esta razón debemos de ser nuestras propias porristas. El mantenerse motivado es esencial para optimizar nuestros resultados laborales; una manera de hacerlo es pensar ¿qué pasará si no hago esto? ¿en 5 años en qué posición estaré? (tanto si decido hacerlo como si no).
*Una junta no trata de decir la mayor cantidad de palabras por minuto, las pausas también son importantes. El realizar pausas con intención permiten proyectar una imagen de seguridad al cliente y nos vuelve confiables.
April 12, 2021
8 really great concepts for organizing and modifying your life for success. The authors have worked professionally with pro sports teams, financial advisors, lawyers, etc. and used their foundation to improve these people and organizations.
The first and main big one is the book's namesake: Organize Tomorrow Today; before the end of each day, write down the "3 Most Important" things you need to get done tomorrow and choose 1 of the 3 as your "1 Must." Make sure to hit those early on in the morning before emergencies and other items come up and derail your day.
Other takeaways I've gathered from the reading include trusting the process and focus on getting there instead of the results; focusing on results likely doesn't lead to the outcome you want vs. improving the process to get you there. Additionally, what you focus on expands - so stop focusing on the negatives or things you haven't done well. It's all a mindset. Likewise, visualize yourself succeeding at certain activities (i.e. how athletes will visualize themselves playing and practicing moves prior to a match/game/etc.).
The flow of the book was easy to digest, and every few chapters the authors recap the core concepts they've covered up through that moment to really drive home their point. I'm interested to see the improvements to my leadership style, time management technique, and overall development.
The first and main big one is the book's namesake: Organize Tomorrow Today; before the end of each day, write down the "3 Most Important" things you need to get done tomorrow and choose 1 of the 3 as your "1 Must." Make sure to hit those early on in the morning before emergencies and other items come up and derail your day.
Other takeaways I've gathered from the reading include trusting the process and focus on getting there instead of the results; focusing on results likely doesn't lead to the outcome you want vs. improving the process to get you there. Additionally, what you focus on expands - so stop focusing on the negatives or things you haven't done well. It's all a mindset. Likewise, visualize yourself succeeding at certain activities (i.e. how athletes will visualize themselves playing and practicing moves prior to a match/game/etc.).
The flow of the book was easy to digest, and every few chapters the authors recap the core concepts they've covered up through that moment to really drive home their point. I'm interested to see the improvements to my leadership style, time management technique, and overall development.
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