The Productivity Zone: Stop the Tug of War with Time

by Penny Zenker

We’ve all experienced days where we’re “in the zone,” effortlessly meeting our objectives and feeling amazing. Wouldn’t it be great if we could experience this feeling every day? With this book you can discover how.

The Productivity Zone takes you through the 10 Core Drivers that help you avoid procrastination and perfectionism and perform in the Productivity Zone. These 10 drivers are grouped into three core segments: Championship Psychology, Winning Strategies, and Sustainable Results. This is the only resource that combines both the skills and the mindset together in these 10 core drivers into one package. A deficiency in any one of the elements will stand between you and your best results.

"The Productivity Zone: Stop the Tug of War with Time" will bring you so much closer to your goals, and to becoming your best self! There are 10 tried and true drivers of productivity and if you aren't implementing them you are missing out on huge opportunities.

211 pages, Hardcover

First published December 18, 2014

Reviews

[Kira K · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I liked the way in which the topic was split up and appreciated the cartoons throughout. This book is a great one to read if you constantly feel like you’re running out of time or don’t have enough hours in a day. However, I found the formatting terrible and made it really difficult for me to read but I’m not sure if that’s just because I had a digital ARC copy and that could have been addressed before publication.

[Charles Inkwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a refreshing step back to look at the drivers of productivity and understand that any and all of them can create a shift to get me back into the productivity zone. I appreciate the author's willingness to share her stories and the practical tips that come out of every chapter. I often have problems with over analyzing and found the productivity curve to provide me with greater awareness around the problem and how to work on leaving perfection behind.

[J.L. Rothstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent and entertaining

This was a quick read but packed with helpful information. The ideas and concepts are broken up into three major themes. The chapters flow easily and she utilizes storytelling to get the concepts across. You may have knowledge of some of what she calls the 10 core drivers but Penny gives you the complete picture. I would highly recommend the book.

[Vernita Naylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you feel stagnant? Do you believe that your goals are unattainable? Do you feel that you have no choice when the decisions that you make seem to fail and appear to fall apart? The Productivity Zone: Stop the Tug of War with Time by Penny Zenker is a self-help guide that offers the tools and resources necessary to help you make a paradigm shift to success and improved mindfulness. As a strategic business coach, Penny will not only guide you through productivity using words of wisdom on making this shift, but she also offers Take-Aways at the end of each chapter. The Take-Aways are designed to help you take action and begin the next steps towards your goals.

I found The Productivity Zone: Stop the Tug of War with Time by Penny Zenker to be an important confirmation as to the journey that I am currently experiencing. Where Will My Arrow Fall, Championship Psychology, Winning Strategies, Sustainable Results, and So What Now are some key chapters that helped to provoke those "Aha" moments for me. Each chapter put me into the psychological zone that I needed to move forward. When seeking professional services, your goal should be not only the end results; you should also feel the synergy and connection with the person. This is the same in acquiring a coach. If you need a quick boost, pick up The Productivity Zone: Stop the Tug of War with Time by Penny Zenker. As a bonus, you get a free Productivity Accelerator AssessmentThe Productivity Zone: Stop the Tug of War with Time

[Charles Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It was easy to read and offered many stories that helped me relate to my own challenges. I learned a lot of good strategies that I can put immediately into practice because I often feel overwhelmed with my work and home life. It also, helped me taken a fresh look at how to manage the overwhelm in a productive way.