{"product_id":"the-secret-to-peak-productivity-a-simple-guide-to-reaching-your-personal-best-9780814433850","title":"The Secret to Peak Productivity A Simple Guide to Reaching Your Personal Best","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:\"\u003e In this constantly-connected, do-more-with-less world, being able to increase your productivity is a real advantage. Certified Professional Organizer (CPO®) and productivity expert Tamara Myles has developed a simple model—the Productivity Pyramid—which provides an actionable framework for anyone to achieve better results. Based on a sequence of steps leading to peak performance, the author’s easily adapt able system consists of five levels: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top:\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top:\"\u003e • \u003cb\u003ePhysical Organization:\u003c\/b\u003e from decluttering to filing—fool-proof strategies for handling incoming papers and ensuring information remains accessible \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top:\"\u003e • \u003cb\u003eElectronic Organization:\u003c\/b\u003e from dealing with email to electronic file management options such as cloud computing \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"margin-top:\"\u003e • \u003cb\u003eTime Management: \u003c\/b\u003emastering the three P’s—P\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eCONTENTS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Acknowledgments xv \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 1. Steps to Productivity 3 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Maslow’s Pyramid 5 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The Peak Productivity Pyramid 6 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The Challenge of Change 9 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Climbing the Peak Productivity Pyramid Levels 10 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Productivity Pointers 13 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 2. Where to Start 15 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Peak Productivity Pyramid Assessment 16 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Scoring Your Assessment 16 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Level 1: Physical Organization 22 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Level 2: Electronic Organization 24 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Level 3: Time Management 25 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Level 4: Activity-Goal Alignment 27 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Level 5: Possibility 28 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Productivity Pointers 29 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 3. Level 1 : Physical Organization 31 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Why Clearing the Clutter Matters 32 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Getting Rid of Clutter 34 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e To Toss 36 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e To Do 37 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e To Keep 37 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e April’s Story 39 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Using the Three To’s of Sorting 42 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Filing Options 42 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Adam’s Story 45 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e More on Filing 46 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e John’s Story 48 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Advanced Techniques 49 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Grace’s Story 52 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Margaret’s Story 52 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Productivity Pointers 56 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 4. Level 2 : Electronic Organization 57 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Seven Warning Signs 58 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Electronic Files 61 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e A, B, C’s of E-Mail Processing 62 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Access 64 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Batch 65 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Check 66 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Delete 67 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Execute 67 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e File 68 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Backing Up Your Files 69 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The Future of Electronic Management 70 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Productivity Pointers 72 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 5. Level 3: Time Management 73 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Three P’s of Time Management 74 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Defining Time Management 75 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Importance 75 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Choice Management 76 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Productivity Pointers 77 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 6. Plan 79 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Write Down Everything 80 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Four Decision Categories 81 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Beth’s Story 82 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Using Calendars 84 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e One Life, One System 85 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Paper Planner 87 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Tracking Tasks Your Way 88 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Productivity Pointers 88 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 7. Prioritize 91 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Prioritizing with Urgent and Important 91 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Box 1: Important and Urgent 93 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Box 2: Important and Not Urgent 93 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Box 3: Not Important and Urgent 94 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Box 4: Not Important and Not Urgent 95 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Productivity Pointers 96 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 8. Perform 97 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Perfectionism 97 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Overcoming Procrastination 98 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Time Wasters 102 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Multitasking 103 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Interruptions 105 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Stealing Time 108 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Productivity Pointers 109 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 9. Level 4: Activity-Goal Al ignment 111 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Life-Changing Skills 114 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Why Goals Are Important 115 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Reacting Rather Than Planning 116 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Developing Your Vision 119 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e SMART Goals 120 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Six Steps to Goal Setting 123 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Step 1: Commit 123 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Step 2: Understand 123 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Step 3: Create Goals 123 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Step 4: Break Down into Tasks 123 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Step 5: Schedule 124 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Step 6: Assess and Reassess 124 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Productivity Pointers 125 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 10. Paving the Way to Possibility 127 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Discipline 128 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Resources 130 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Attitude 130 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Resources 131 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Health 132 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Resources 133 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Holistic Time Management 133 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Resources 135 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Productivity Pointers 135 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 11. Level 5: Possibility 137 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Maslow and Self-Actualization 140 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Early Influences 142 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Alternate Reality 143 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The Five E’s of Possibility 145 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Enjoy 146 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Engage 147 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Enable 148 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Evolve 149 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Explore 149 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Possibility Goals in Mind 150 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Productivity Pointers 152 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 12. Power Office 153 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Organize Your Work Areas 157 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Uncluttered Surfaces 157 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Designated Areas 158 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Backup Systems and Storage 158 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Work Area Efficiency 159 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Folder Systems and Files 160 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Streamline Processes and Systems 162 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Plan and Align Goals and Activities 162 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Plan Tasks 163 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Schedule Activities 165 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Manage E-Mail 166 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Operate from the Power Position 166 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Possibility for the Power Office 168 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Productivity Pointers 170 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 13. Hiring a Productivity Consultant 171 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Hiring Attributes 172 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Attribute 1: Empathy 173 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Attribute 2: Honesty 173 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Attribute 3: Assessing 174 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Attribute 4: Questioning 174 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Attribute 5: A Good Listener 174 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Attribute 6: Experienced 175 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Attribute 7: Specific to Your Needs 176 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Attribute 8: Well Versed in Different Systems 176 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Attribute 9: Flexible 176 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Attribute 10: Simplifying 177 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Attribute 11: Clear Business Policies 177 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Attribute 12: Professional 178 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Interview Questions to Ask 178 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Certified Professional Organizers (CPOs) 180 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e References and Referrals 182 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Resources to Find Consultants 184 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Productivity Pointers 184 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 14. Case Study: John Allaire 185 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e When the Bubble Burst 187 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Stepping Up the Peak Productivity Pyramid 189 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Afterword 193 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e About the Author 195 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Notes 197 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Index 201 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768165073239,"sku":"9780814433850","price":12.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780814433850.jpg?v=1758716649","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-secret-to-peak-productivity-a-simple-guide-to-reaching-your-personal-best-9780814433850","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}