Your favorite productivity book?

Question

I just listened to today’s podcast (show 363) with Michael Hyatt all about less is more and productivity and I’m wondering if anyone has read any of his books or if you have another recommendation for your favorite book on getting things done. I am a notorious procrastinator. I’m not lazy mind you, I just lack the practical skills to stay organized and get traction on my projects. I always feel like I’m trudging away but not really going anywhere. PLEASE! Help me learn to be productive!

Emily Davis · Answer

Account Closed Miracle Morning Millionares sounds like a great place to start. I'll check out that episode of The Real Estate Guys too. Thanks!

@Scott Mac Goals are definitely hard work. Thanks for taking time to make a recommendation. I need to set an alarm clock for my inner giant- she's not a morning person :D

Account Closed · Answer

Hi Emily!

I've been known to be a procrastinator but hey, nobody is perfect. Miracle Morning Millionaires (recommended by Five Pillars Realty (@Shelby Osborne), also if you aren't subscribed to The Real Estate Guys podcast, I just started listening to them as well a few weeks ago. Good stuff. Listen to "Brian Tracy on the Power of Self-Esteem and Goal Setting".

He talks about the importance of writing down your goals, or really anything, but as a truth statement. He explains it as your subconscious mind and conscious mind trying to rectify the cognitive dissonance between what you wrote and so perceive, and what you understand as your current reality or predicament.

I also talk about it in my latest "blooming" blog post... I think the link is on my profile. Anyway, I hope that helps!

Respectfully,

Ken

Scott Mac · Answer

Hi Emily,

Your goals do not motivate you ENOUGH to consistently do what you need to do to achieve them.

Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins might help you with this.

Good Luck!