Focus On What Matters

From the New York Times bestselling authors of Sprint comes “a unique and engaging read about a proven habit framework [that] readers can apply to each day” (Insider, Best Books to Form New Habits). “If you want to achieve more (without going nuts), read this book.”—Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit Nobody ever looked at an empty calendar and said, "The best way to spend this time is by cramming it full of meetings!" or got to work in the morning and thought, Today I'll spend hours on Facebook! Yet that's exactly what we do. Why? In a world where information refreshes endlessly and the workday feels like a race to react to other people's priorities faster, frazzled and distracted has become our default position. But what if the exhaustion of constant busyness wasn't mandatory? What if you could step off the hamster wheel and start taking control of your time and attention? That's what this book is about. As creators of Google Ventures' renowned "design sprint," Jake and John have helped hundreds of teams solve important problems by changing how they work. Building on the success of these sprints and their experience designing ubiquitous tech products from Gmail to YouTube, they spent years experimenting with their own habits and routines, looking for ways to help people optimize their energy, focus, and time. Now they've packaged the most effective tactics into a four-step daily framework that anyone can use to systematically design their days. Make Time is not a one-size-fits-all formula. Instead, it offers a customizable menu of bite-size tips and strategies that can be tailored to individual habits and lifestyles. Make Time isn't about productivity, or checking off more to-dos. Nor does it propose unrealistic solutions like throwing out your smartphone or swearing off social media. Making time isn't about radically overhauling your lifestyle; it's about making small shifts in your environment to liberate yourself from constant busyness and distraction. A must-read for anyone who has ever thought, If only there were more hours in the day..., Make Time will help you stop passively reacting to the demands of the modern world and start intentionally making time for the things that matter.

In today's high-speed culture, there's a prevailing sense that we are busier than ever before and that the pace of life is too rushed. Most of us can relate to the feeling of having too much to do and not enough time for the people and things we value most. We feel fragmented, overwhelmed by busyness and the tyranny of gadgets. Veteran pastor and teacher Arthur Boers offers a critical look at the isolating effects of modern life that have eroded the centralizing, focusing activities that people used to do together. He suggests ways to make our lives healthier and more rewarding by presenting specific individual and communal practices that help us focus on what really matters. These practices--such as shared meals, gardening, hospitality, walking, prayer, and reading aloud--bring our lives into focus and build community. The book includes questions for discernment and application and a foreword by Eugene H. Peterson.

Do you keep flitting from one goal to another? Do you hustle without having much to show for your efforts? If so, it's time for you to develop laser-sharp focus and achieve concrete results that will make a real difference in your life. Author and coach, Thibaut Meurisse, wants you to reclaim your focus. In his latest book, you'll learn exactly how to develop laser-sharp focus so that you can complete your key projects and achieve your major goals. Master Your Focus is a clear and concise walkthrough that demonstrates how to use the power of focus to achieve tangible results. Using Thibaut's straightforward instructions, you'll learn how to zero-in on key tasks and stick to them until you complete them 100%. In Master Your Focus, you'll discover: What true productivity really is (and how to master it) The 3 types of focus and how exactly you can develop each of them How to stop jumping from one thing to the next and finally complete your key tasks (and why this is so critical) How to dramatically reduce your learning curve by finding the right information and applying it effectively How to achieve more by doing less The 17 simple strategies to boost your focus And much more. Master Your Focus is your must-read guide to help you sharpen your focus and skyrocket your results long term. If you like easy-to-understand strategies, practical exercises, and no-nonsense teaching, you will love this book. Buy Master Your Focus to sharpen your focus today! This book is the third book in the "Mastery Series" below: Book 1 - Master Your Emotions A Practical Guide to Overcome Negativity and Better Manage Your Feelings Book 2 - Master Your Motivation A Practical Guide to Unstick Yourself, Build Momentum and Sustain Long-Term Motivation

Why is it so hard to live well amidst the chaos and noise? While you might think this is a problem of the modern world, it's a timeless issue. 2000 years ago, the ancient Stoics talked about the exact same challenges we're facing today, like: How can we find inner peace? What does it take to be happy? Can we become more resilient? The answers can be found in the philosophy of Stoicism. I've used the philosophy since 2014 to change my life and career. Focus on What Matters is a collection of 70 letters/essays I wrote about different aspects of life, from happiness, wealth, health to relationships and much more. These letters, inspired by the original works of the Stoic philosopher Seneca, serve as reminders to focus on the right things in our chaotic lives. The goal of the original "Letters From A Stoic" by Seneca was to share Stoic ideas with his friend, Lucilius, who had hedonistic tendencies and lived a busy life. Focus on What Matters is inspired by those letters. It will show you.. Simple thought exercises to become resilient and focused How to live in the present moment every day Authentic Stoic values for a life of happiness A way to build more discipline In short, this book helps you to live well despite the challenges of daily life.

Are you tired of feeling powerless? Do you worry all the time? Have you been trying to force things that never seem to work out right in the end? Do you spend too much of your time concerned with what is going on outside of you, and trying to control your circumstances? Do you find yourself wishing for more peace, more action, more happiness, more fulfillment, and more purpose in your life? If this sounds like you, then keep reading! We all struggle in life to some degree. We will all run into issues along the way and it will be up to us to figure out what we can do to fix them. We will all fall down sometimes, but only the tough, gritty individuals will get back up and keep going. Even if life has pulled you down, you can achieve the success that you were looking for. As you read through, learn everything you'll need to know about tightening your mind and focus, and learn how everything you've wanted to achieve is within your grasp. Stoicism: Daily Stoic Practices Using Mindfulness & Silence Some of what you will learn in Stoicism includes: The only two things that you can control in your life, and how you can use them. How to use stoicism to navigate various emotions and conflict. How you can cultivate a greater sense of calmness within yourself. Challenges and pitfalls you may run into, and how to navigate them with ease! Grit: An Unbreakable Mindset In this book, you will discover: Why being gritty and being stubborn are distinct - and how to tell the difference. How grit and talent are related, and how to lean into your natural talents fully. The ways that passions and interest matter with grit, and how to discover your purpose with it. The essential nature of practice when it comes to grittiness Indistractable: Master Your Focus What you can do to recognize that focus will dictate productivity every time. How to set goals and stick to them to help yourself to succeed. The importance of scheduling and fine-tuning that schedule in ways that work for you. How to protect your focus through cutting out some of the biggest threats to it, in ways you might be surprised. AND SO MUCH MORE! Having an iron will is about training your mind, and that's what this bundle is here to do; Rhonda Swan, Massimo Gil, and James Allen come together with their teachings to tighten up your focus and help you bring forth your best and overcome daily challenges on your own. Stoicism, Grit, and Focus will get you through things - you just have to take that first step. If you're ready to take control of your mind and your life, then look no further - this book is the sign you've been waiting for.

Multiply Your Focus And Productivity Without Feeling Overwhelmed Imagine if you could sit down, keep your mind on one goal, and actually finish your task. Think how your life would be if you found a way to manage your work hours, breaks, and distractions so that you could truly focus and complete goal after goal. Internationally bestselling author I. C. Robledo has revealed his struggle with maintaining focus. He was once frustrated, unable to stay focused on even simple tasks. Then he decided to experiment with different techniques until he was able to get more done in less time, with greater focus. Now he is able to maintain his focus at the highest level, and he wants to help you do the same. Inside, you will discover: - How using Brute Force Focus can stretch your focus ability - Why focused people work less to get more done – with Smart Breaks - How to find your Sweet Spot of Challenge to stay focused on one task - Why Internal Motivation will help you focus in the long-term - How to stop Disruptive Ideas before they become big distractionsGet your focus in gear and turn your goals into a reality with Master Your Focus. Pick up your copy today by scrolling to the top of the page and clicking BUY NOW.

#1 New York Times Bestseller Legendary venture capitalist John Doerr reveals how the goal-setting system of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) has helped tech giants from Intel to Google achieve explosive growth—and how it can help any organization thrive. In the fall of 1999, John Doerr met with the founders of a start-up whom he'd just given $12.5 million, the biggest investment of his career. Larry Page and Sergey Brin had amazing technology, entrepreneurial energy, and sky-high ambitions, but no real business plan. For Google to change the world (or even to survive), Page and Brin had to learn how to make tough choices on priorities while keeping their team on track. They'd have to know when to pull the plug on losing propositions, to fail fast. And they needed timely, relevant data to track their progress—to measure what mattered. Doerr taught them about a proven approach to operating excellence: Objectives and Key Results. He had first discovered OKRs in the 1970s as an engineer at Intel, where the legendary Andy Grove ("the greatest manager of his or any era") drove the best-run company Doerr had ever seen. Later, as a venture capitalist, Doerr shared Grove's brainchild with more than fifty companies. Wherever the process was faithfully practiced, it worked. In this goal-setting system, objectives define what we seek to achieve; key results are how those top-priority goals will be attained with specific, measurable actions within a set time frame. Everyone's goals, from entry level to CEO, are transparent to the entire organization. The benefits are profound. OKRs surface an organization's most important work. They focus effort and foster coordination. They keep employees on track. They link objectives across silos to unify and strengthen the entire company. Along the way, OKRs enhance workplace satisfaction and boost retention. In Measure What Matters, Doerr shares a broad range of first-person, behind-the-scenes case studies, with narrators including Bono and Bill Gates, to demonstrate the focus, agility, and explosive growth that OKRs have spurred at so many great organizations. This book will help a new generation of leaders capture the same magic.

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