Motivation Productivity

What if the real secret to success isn’t picking a side… but learning how to master both? Some say motivation is everything—the fire that gets you started. Others swear by discipline—the grind that keeps you going. But what if everyone’s been thinking about it wrong? What if the real edge... is in the balance? In a world obsessed with “hustle” or “manifestation,” no one’s talking about the power of using both forces at the same time. That’s what top performers do—quietly. They know when to lean into emotion, and when to switch on pure focus. That’s how they stay ...

The true secret of high achievers is that they know how to find their focal point, the one thing they should do, at any given moment to get the best possible results in each area of their lives. In Focal Point, Tracy brings together the very best ideas on personal management into a simple, easy-to-use plan. Focal Point tells listeners how to develop absolute clarity about what they want and how they can achieve supreme satisfaction, both personally and professionally.

In First Things First, Stephen M. R. Covey advocates categorizing tasks by urgency and importance so that you can focus on what actually needs to be done in the limited amount of time that you have. Using personal examples and insight from years of business experience, he argues for a new way of looking at your “to-do” list. Rather than offering you another clock, First Things First provides you with a compass, because where you're headed is more important than how fast you're going.

In this book, Vanderkam reveals the seven counter-intuitive principles the most time-free people have adopted. She teaches mindset shifts to help you feel calm on the busiest days and tools to help you get more done without feeling overwhelmed. The strategies in this book can help if your life feels out of control, but they can also help if you want to take your career, your relationships, and your personal happiness to the next level. Vanderkam has packed this book with insights from busy yet relaxed professionals, including "time makeovers" of people learning how to use these tools.

In business, many people follow the golden rule. But treating people the way we'd like to be treated can turn off clients or colleagues with different needs, wants, and hopes. The Platinum Rule shows you how to do unto others as they'd like done unto them. You'll discover the four basic business personalities and how to handle them in ways that put them at ease - the key to stronger career prospects, higher productivity, improved customer relations, and fewer conflicts.

Are you tired of starting strong but never finishing? Ready to break free from inconsistency and finally build a life that works? In a world filled with distractions, comfort, and quick fixes, discipline is the superpower we’ve forgotten. Discipline: The Proven Path to Unshakable Habits, Unbreakable Willpower, and Lasting Success is your guide to reclaiming that power—and transforming every area of your life. Inside this powerful book, you’ll discover: • Why motivation fades—and what to do instead to stay consistent • How to build daily habits that stick, even when you don’t ...

Do you find yourself hoping that someday, life will be less hectic? One day, you say, you’ll finally have time for the activities that you love–writing that book, completing that triathlon, traveling with friends. But if the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that life is unpredictable. If we’re not careful, dull, unfulfilling tasks can quickly occupy our precious hours, derail our best-laid plans, and make life feel like a slog.

If you listen to nothing else on performing at your highest level, listen to these ten articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you focus on what matters, manage your energy and attention, and achieve remarkable results. This book will inspire you to improve on your weaknesses, not just your strengths; rise above the pack; take care of your physical health for sustained mental performance; understand what motivates you; use short-term goals to achieve long-term aspirations; and inspire others.

Are you tired of feeling stuck, despite your big dreams and high ambitions? Does it feel like you're always waiting for motivation to strike before you take action? The secret to achieving your goals isn't more motivation—it's discipline. In "Discipline Over Motivation: How to Consistently Achieve Success," you'll discover the transformative power of discipline and how it can help you break free from the cycle of procrastination and excuses. This book is your ultimate guide to building the habits, mindset, and routines that lead to lasting success. Inside, you'll learn: Why motivation is ...

The companion to the blockbuster best seller, Getting Things Done. Since its publication in 2001, Getting Things Done has become, as Time magazine put it, "the defining self-help business book" of the decade. Having inspired millions of readers/listeners around the world, it clearly spoke to an urgent need in an increasingly time-pressured society. Now, in the highly anticipated sequel Making It All Work, Allen unlocks the full power of his methods across the entire span of life and work.

We spend an average of just 47 seconds on any screen before shifting our attention. It takes 25 minutes to bring our attention back to a task after an interruption. And we interrupt ourselves more than we're interrupted by others. In Attention Span, psychologist Gloria Mark reveals these and more surprising results from her decades of research into how technology affects our attention

It took an on-stage panic attack for productivity expert Chris Bailey to recognize how critical it is to invest in calm at the same time that we invest in becoming more productive. Productivity advice works—and we need it now more than ever—but it’s just as vital that we develop our capacity for calm.

In this book, you will have the opportunity to define your own success, create a life mission to achieve success, forge productivity on your own terms, and then begin to succeed by effectively utilizing motivation, communication, and implementations.

Ari Schultz was an extraordinary baby, beginning life in a pitched battle against heart disease. For the next five years, Erica and Mike Schultz learned how to balance the demands of their jobs, commuting to the hospital, and spending time with their growing family - along the way, noting the tricks and techniques that allowed them to get work done, even while living in the cardiac ICU and later through heartbreaking loss. After reflection and recovery, Mike and Erica codified their method of coping and working, and set out to study the work habits of extremely productive people.

Discover David Allen's powerful productivity principles and vastly increase your ability to work better, not harder - every day. He asks listeners what's holding them back and shows how all of us can be "ready for anything" - with a clear mind, a clear deck, and clear intentions. This is the perfect audiobook for anyone wanting to work and live at his or her very best.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on productivity in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. This book analyzes productivity in organizations by first examining factors that impact it. The most important of these factors is technology…the biggest driving force behind productivity today. Next it looks at profitability, which results from productivity and leads to benefits for people and organizations. Last it explores ways to improve productivity…a goal for most organizations. If you are interested in ...

Juggling Elephants tells a simple but profound story about a universal problem - too much to do, too many priorities, too much stress, too little time. If your life has gotten as crazy as a three-ring circus, this book will really help you get your priorities straight.

Unlock unstoppable momentum in just 7 days—even if you’ve struggled with procrastination your entire life or think you “just aren’t a doer.” Are you sick of watching deadlines fly by while your to-do list grows out of control? Does overwhelm or fear of failure keep you paralyzed, staring at unfinished work? Do you crave a practical, science-backed system that actually makes starting (and finishing) tasks feel doable—even if you’re busy, distracted, or running on empty? If you answered “yes” to any of these, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck. Do It Now...

“The Breakthrough Formula™ book will give you the information and guidance you need to create a new level of thinking and achieve new results in your personal and professional life.”—Jack Canfield, #1 NY Times bestselling author. If you believe you have the potential for more and should have achieved better results by now, congratulations! This book is tailor-made for you. It presents a five-step formula in an easy and entertaining manner, delivering rapid positive changes in any area of your life. With The Breakthrough Formula™ book you will reframe your thinking and develop a ...

Success isn’t built on motivation—it’s built on discipline. Unshakable Discipline is a powerful guide to mastering the habits, routines, and mental toughness required to take control of your life. If you’ve ever struggled with procrastination, inconsistency, or the inability to stay focused on your goals, this book will show you how to break free and develop the self-mastery necessary to achieve lasting success. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and real-world examples, this book reveals why discipline is the foundation of freedom—not restriction. You’ll learn how to rewire...