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Strategic Mindset : A 7-Day Plan to Identify What Matters and Create a Strategy that Works

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A 7-day plan to doing less and achieving more. Do you hustle without having much to show for it? Do you feel overwhelmed and unable to find the most effective task to focus on? Do you buy into the myth that you must work harder to be successful? Productivity is pointless without a highly effective strategy. This is why you must become obsessed with thinking strategically. With the correct thinking, you can save years and achieve many more of your goals than would otherwise be the case. In Strategic Mindset , you’ll learn how to gain clarity regarding what you want and to identify highly effective strategies to achieve your goals. Each day, you’ll be provided with a simple exercise to develop a powerful strategy that will help you reach all your goals. More specifically, in S trategic Mindset , you’ll discover Strategic Mindset is your must-read, must-follow guide to becoming a great strategist and achieving more while doing less. If you like easy-to-understand strategies, practical exercises, and no-nonsense teaching, you will love this book.

74 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 20, 2021

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18 reviews1 follower
October 7, 2021
Strategic Mindset Puts You Back on Track!!!

This is a great book because it tells u exactly what to do, makes u aware of the obstacles and recognizes that u will not be perfect. It gives u a track to run on so that at anytime, u know exactly where u are in the process and what to do next.
15 reviews
April 23, 2022
A new time saver advisory

Most of us have known to rise early enough to start their day, but lost in delivery because they failed to strategize their jobs into manageable chunks in the order of priorities. This book teaches that order. You will benefit immensely by practicing these simple directions.🙏
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Author 1 book14 followers
October 30, 2021
Lots of great little ideas on planning, and learning. Some sections had wayyyy too many number/letter bullet points within each other. 7 points with the 3rd having 5 letters with that letter having some lower case letters. It was a bit confusing, even with the good info.
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766 reviews1 follower
July 7, 2024
Finally finished this book during our Prayer & Fasting Week and I'm so happy this book gave me a little push on how should I approach my tasks in mind and hand. 🤍

I believe this is also the last book in the series. 👋🏼
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Author 20 books49 followers
June 14, 2023
A Valuable Guide to Productivity and Personal Growth, with Some Limitations on Strategic Thinking

I thoroughly enjoyed reading "Strategic Mindset: A 7-Day Plan to Identify What Matters and Create a Strategy that Works" by Thibaut Meurisse. This book provided valuable insights and practical tips to enhance my productivity and develop a strategic approach to daily life. The author's explanations are clear and concise, supplemented with relatable examples and actionable exercises that enable readers to apply the concepts effectively. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on critical aspects such as prioritizing the right tasks, minimizing options, learning from mistakes, asking insightful questions, and effectively managing energy. The book's brevity and accessibility make it an ideal choice for busy individuals.

However, the book could have delved deeper into strategic thinking, particularly business and competitive scenarios. Given that the title suggests that it teaches readers how to identify what truly matters and craft successful strategies, I expected more comprehensive insights. While the book does touch on personal productivity and skill acquisition, it falls short in providing extensive guidance on anticipating and influencing the moves of others—an essential aspect of achieving strategic success.

In summary, "Strategic Mindset" is a valuable resource for individuals seeking to enhance their productivity and acquire new skills. However, those looking for an exhaustive guide to strategic thinking may find it lacking in certain areas. Anyone who needs a boost of motivation and a clear path to accomplish their goals should read this book.

You should know that this book may not be appropriate for younger readers who may find the complex concepts and technical terms it presents too tricky. It is primarily tailored for adults seeking personal and professional improvement.
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58 reviews28 followers
March 11, 2023
Book: Strategic Mindset
Author: Thibaut Meurisse
Pages: 90
App: Kindle

To achieve anything we need to consider a lot of things. Strategy is one among them.

This book talks about,
1) Why do we need to do the right things
2) Why do we need to reduce our options
3) How to plan/learn effectively
4) Learning mistakes
5) Asking the right questions to ourselves
6) Why do we need to learn the right skills
7) How to spend our energy well

If you are someone who tends to create a long to-do list and could not complete any major tasks then you may get some different perspectives from this book. If self-help books are not your cup of tea then this is not for you.

Some excerpts from this book:
1) There is nothing more wasteful than spending time on a task that didn’t need to be done in the first place.

2) efficiency is doing things right while effectiveness is doing the right things.

3) The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time. ​—​Abraham Lincoln, former President of the United States.

4) Strategic productivity isn’t about absorbing more and more information, it’s about putting what you learn into action.

5) Whenever you choose to develop a new skill, consider the level of expertise you need to acquire. Your time and energy are limited. Therefore, there is no point in becoming overly good at a skill that is only partially useful or one that isn’t needed at all.

6) before tackling any task, take a few minutes to work out the best possible way to approach it. This habit alone will save you a great deal of time and effort down the road.

7) In the end we retain from our studies only that which we practically apply. ​—​Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, poet and playwright.
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9 reviews2 followers
February 1, 2022
If you are looking to increase your day-to-day productivity and focus, this is a good read. However, with strategic thinking, I was hoping for a larger "David vs. Goliath" perspective (i.e. how an strategic mindset can help anticipate other people's moves, which is key for business decisions).

In other words, this book inspires introspection rather than contributions to external causes.
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185 reviews3 followers
June 12, 2023
Un libro breve pero con diversos consejos y actividades prácticas para ser más efectivo que eficaz.
Lo más esencial que plantea el texto es que hay que tener muy claro el objetivo tangible a seguir (el resultado final), ya que de ahí se desprende toda la estrategia y permite conservar una perspectiva global para no perderse. Para tener claridad hay que ser capaz de plantearse las preguntas correctas (del tipo "y si" y "cómo") y concretas.
Teniendo el objetivo bien definido podemos trabajar con eficacia (hacer las cosas correctas) más que con sólo eficiencia (hacer las cosas bien), y a partir de esto planificar el siguiente año (o mejor aún, a 90 días) para hacer lo que más deseas, lo que más te entusiasma o incluso lo que más te asusta (porque es la que DEBES hacer).
Para saber qué acciones tomar, resulta útil analizar los logros del pasado, así como reducir las opciones para poderse enfocar, y elegir las tareas clave (que pueden ser las más exigentes) para darles prioridad y definir la mejor forma de realizarla (reflexionar esto antes de hacerla).
Las cosas que hay que evitar: exceso de aprendizaje, parálisis por análisis, ilusión de competencia, síndrome del Objeto Brillante y la escasa capacidad de planificación.
El aprendizaje de metahabilidades puede ser facilitar la adquisición de otras habilidades que ayudarían a lograr los objetivos.

"Para optimizar tu aprendizaje, debes reducir el input (entrada de información) y aumentar tu output (resultados)".
"La productividad no depende del tiempo—sino de tu concentración, claridad y niveles de energía".
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1,263 reviews12 followers
January 3, 2022
No so suited to me but rather entrepreneurs and business persons. But still some good tips. Of course I am on a roll with reading New Year self help books.
A couple of quotes and suggestions I liked from the book:
“You can be busy or you can be productive. The choice is yours.”
The idea being that you can work towards achieving maximum results with minimal effort and that efficiency is doing things right versus effectiveness which is doing the right things- doing less of the things that bring little results.
The author then goes on to talk about ways to go about making this happen.
I also liked the CEO COO AND employee analogy for planning towards your goals/ daily tasks
CEO will plan what and why, COO will assess how you went at the end of the day (reflect and look for ways to improve) and the employer will do the what.
And finally whenever you face a new task ask yourself whether it is really the best use of your time. For me this sometimes means how to best use the time I don’t have choices about like PD 😂😂
Anyway, a few good nuggets, and a few reminders of using my time wisely.
46 reviews
September 10, 2023
What Thibaut Meurisse has written is a concise reference book for people wanting to optimise how they operate.

Praising the value of effectiveness (doing the right thing) over efficiency (doing a thing well), Meurisse provides the reader with a tight toolkit to establish order. Understanding that the most impactful change does not require complexity, the core value of this book comes from the questions he prompts the reader to ask over the short, medium, and long term. This book helps structure your thinking so you can develop and execute a plan that actually works.

Considering how brief it is, it is best served as a reference - I suspect this is a book that will be revisited often.

As an aside, I would like to highlight that this book is focused on ‘personal strategy’ rather than organisational strategy so be wary of what you’re getting yourself into ahead of time.
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68 reviews
February 17, 2025
Tytuł: Umysł stratega. Siedmiodniowy plan określenia celów i tworzenia skutecznej strategii
Autor: Thibaut Meuisse
Wydawnictwo: współpraca z Sensus

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To była kolejna świetna książka tego autora. Jest to książka o rozwijaniu strategicznego myślenia i podejmowaniu lepszych decyzji w życiu oraz pracy.

Książka podzielona jest na pięć głównych części:
1. Skuteczne planowanie - planowanie roku, upadek domina, plan na 90 dni
2. Skuteczność versus wydajność - strategiczne podejście w ciągu dnia
3. Inteligentne myślenie - zadawanie sobie mądrych pytań
4. Skuteczna nauka - stosowanie zdobytej wiedzy z maksymalną skuteczność
5. Zarządzania własną energią - dobre zarządzanie energią

Mimo że jest to trzecia już książka tego autora, która recenzuję, to za każdym razem poznaje coś nowego. W tym tomie czuć nacisk na planowanie oraz świadome podejście do rozwiązywania problemów oraz osiągania swoich założonych celów.

Ten tom wyróżnia się spośród pozostałych tym, że jest to plan na dany okres czasu. Przez tydzień zapoznajemy się po kroku z treścią, co też powoduje dłuższe zapamiętanie czytanej przez nas wiedzy.

Książka, jak pozostałe inne, jest napisana prostym językiem, który do mnie od razu trafił. Powtórzę jeszcze raz, co w poprzedniej recenzji - przekazywane informacje są jasne, bez owijania w bawełnę, co najbardziej doceniałam.

Drugim z największych plusów tej książki jest jej praktyczność. Autor nie podaje tylko suchej wiedzy, ale zadaje konkretne pytania czytelnikowi. Pytania są tam dobrze skonstruowane, że od razu trafiły do mojego serca.

Na koniec jest oczywiście Przewodnik po działaniach, który jest również ogromną zaletą tego typu książek, bo czytając ją i korzystając z tego przewodnika, mamy świadomość, że z takimi praktykami osiągniemy swoje cele.

Moja ocena: 9/10 ⭐️

To napewno nie jest moja ostatnia książka tego autora 😅
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59 reviews
July 14, 2024
It's generally okay. The writing was kind of preachy, but the techniques seems great.

It's like the expanded version of atomic habits, where tiny changes makes remarkable results.

While atomic habits encourages people to change their everyday lifestyle into a more productive one. This book makes you think months or years ahead, on which habit or skill should you hone for long-term interest.

The 90 day strategy was something I never done, it gives me a idea on what to spreadsheet next haha.

It also made me install Duolingo. Now I'm studying Japanese for fun lol. The example made me randomly inspired.
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1,622 reviews56 followers
February 24, 2025
I feel this book perfectly gives us what the title promises in a way that's to the point and gives you detailed action points which you can inculcate in your life for strategic planning of achieving your goals.

This might be a quick read but it's a book with powerful steps given to help us understand and also apply them with ease without complicating anything.

Honestly, I loved the writing style that is divided into a Seven Day Plan and the 'straight to the point' lessons were definitely super helpful.

I'm looking forward to applying them myself.
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102 reviews
February 21, 2025
This is the least helpful amongst the series by Thibaut. Strategic productivity refers to boosting your productivity, explains Thibaut. However, he doesn't mention what strategies exist and which apply best to which scenario / problem. What he does talk about are the differences between efficiency, and effectiveness, how to ask yourself smart questions, and manage your energy well. These are interesting insights but can't be directly applied. I like the part about meta-skills (skills applicable everywhere and that make it easier to acquire other skills) though and that they are very worthy of acquiring.
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94 reviews7 followers
May 14, 2023
This book is yet another short, but impactful read from Thibaut Meurisse.

It discusses in detail about improving our strategic mindset and to workout a 7 day plan for setting goals, executing them effectively.

The most important takeaway for me - Focus on fewer important goals/tasks and perform them exceptionally well rather than doing more in an average manner.
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138 reviews1 follower
July 9, 2023
"Strategic Mindset" by Thibaut Meurisse is a remarkable book that offers a wealth of valuable insights and practical tips to boost productivity and cultivate a strategic mindset in everyday life. The author's explanations are remarkably clear and concise, ensuring that readers can easily grasp the concepts presented.
1 review
January 4, 2024
Amazing

I just finished reading this 4 book productivity series and I have to say, the 4th book was definitely my favorite. It gave so many questions, tools, and techniques for becoming more strategic in day-to-day life and truly living with intention. It was also the longest of the 4 book series, providing the most actionable steps.
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4 reviews
September 24, 2024
Straight-forward and concise overview on how to think and act strategically

This was another good book from Thibaut. I like the format - presented clearly and in easy to understand groupings.
It goes along well with the other books in his series, and just beginning the process had many beneficial effects for me - like feeling better from making the effort to improve myself.
15 reviews
March 16, 2022
Productive Guide

A precise guide to those willing to achieve success easy to read , understand and implement. Even you're performing best currently yet there's a chance to get to the next best result if anyone read and implement this book so one of best books. B A VISWANATHA
8 reviews2 followers
September 9, 2022
Good basic info

This book should be the first in the series, not the last. The info is basic but important to know. In my opinion, this book sets the stage for the other 3 in the series.
3 reviews
September 27, 2022
Must read

Step and day wise guide to become more effective rather than more efficient. It is eye opening for people who put every thing in their effort to get results but fail. Must read to correct your strategy.
1,733 reviews8 followers
February 17, 2023
A well laid out plan to improve productivity

The book helps you lay out a plan. It also gives you things to look out for that could get in your way. Not everything was applicable for me but there was more than enough that was. A worthwhile read.
1 review
March 17, 2023
Great book!

I found it to be interesting with a consice approach. It is easy to understand and gives action steps to implement the plan and question your own thinking system for improvement.
21 reviews
April 9, 2023
Quick read, info-packed, and executable!

This book was quick and effective.
Gives great strategies to start today
Gives options according to your personality.
I love that you can take 2 hours and a notebook and learn how to structure everything In your life with this one read.
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Author 15 books2 followers
April 30, 2023
lectura útil y práctica

Es un muy buen libro, una guía fácil y aplicable para proyectar tus tareas y ser más efectivo. Para todo aquel que desea cumplir sus más altas posibilidades.
22 reviews
July 13, 2023
Awesome

The best thing that I learn from this book is the thing that how we can segregate a work and get more out of it how small breaks by doing good Little Things make a big difference little matter a lot thank you for the book once again
4 reviews
September 26, 2023
Actionable Steps

This was an efficient and quick read. It contains practical steps for creating strategies that help achieve your goals while improving the way you think, learn and implement.
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5 reviews
January 21, 2024
Thibaut is one of my absolute favorite authors right now. His material is very condense, packed with value. This book is no different.

At times i felt the material was a bit repetitive here, could have been even shorter of a book. But I do appreciate how short it is already.
6 reviews
January 30, 2024
Thanks

Very good book teaches and fill the holes in the mind about learning gives new prospect about how to view the things with paradigm shift teaches to see things with viewpoint of corporate employees thank you Thibault
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