Learn to Thrive
The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker
“Intelligence, imagination, and knowledge are essential resources, but only effectiveness converts them into results.” – Peter Drucker
Are you effective?
The following video will show you the one question to ask, and the two commandments to follow to maximize your effectiveness.
When by Dan Pink
“Timing isn’t everything but it’s a big thing” – Daniel Pink
In the following video you’ll learn how to optimize your day by using the latest science on perfect timing.
Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss
“What would this look like if this were easy?” – Tim Ferriss
In the following video you’ll learn three daily practices (used by author Tim Ferriss’s Tribe of Mentors) to eliminate overwhelm and restore focus.
Measure What Matters by John Doerr
“The hairier the mission, the more important your OKRs.” – Jini Kim, Nuna CEO
What do Google, The Gates Foundation, and Bono (lead singer for U2) have in common?
They all use OKRs to change the world.
Watch (and read) my summary of Measure What Matters by John Doerr to learn what OKRs are and how you can use them to bring your biggest ideas to life.
The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
“Energy is the X factor that makes it possible to fully ignite talent and skill.” – The Power of Full Engagement, Jim Loehr & Tony Schwartz
The 4 Disciplines of Execution by C. McChesney, S. Covey, and J. Huling
“Like a fish discovering the water it’s been swimming in the whole time, we finally realized that the fundamental problem with execution had always been right in front of us…” ― The 4 Disciplines of Execution
Are you struggling to execute your great ideas and wildly important goals? If so, you might enjoy this book summary:
Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy
“The most valuable tasks you can do each day are often the hardest and most complex. But the payoff and rewards for completing these tasks efficiently can be tremendous.” – Brian Tracy
What ‘frog’ are you avoiding in your professional life? What difficult task are you putting off?
In the book ‘Eat That Frog!’ author Brian Tracy provides effective strategies for eating your biggest frog (your most important task). The following video and PDF summary detail those strategies: