Productivity Paralysis


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How to make mistakes without dwelling on them -- break free from the pressure of "perfectionism." Do you always find yourself worrying about the smallest details, including ones that don't really matter? Is the fear of something terrible happening keeping you from doing anything productive? Do you wish you could end all your overthinking once and for all and accept things as they are? If your need to be perfect is constantly getting in the way of getting things done... you're not alone. Recent research backed by the American Psychological Association showed that perfectionism among college students and young adults has increased by over 31% in the last 30 years. This means the expectations demanded of modern people are only getting higher and higher. Now, you might think there's nothing wrong with wanting to be perfect and giving your best effort. But the truth is, chasing after perfection is often unhealthy in the long run... and will leave you feeling burnt out and unmotivated to do anything. Even if you're able to meet every deadline you set for yourself without making a single mistake -- the reality is, sooner or later, you'll make an error that will send you on a downward spiral of self-doubt. But there's good news. With the right tools and techniques, you can instantly transform a lifetime of worrying about failure into a world of success and accomplishments you're proud of. Don't let the desire to be "bulletproof" stop you from being productive. If you follow the proven guidance laid out here, you'll not only save countless hours spent on refinements and tweaks -- you'll also be well on your way to achieving the goals that actually matter to you. In Productivity Paralysis, you will discover: The 5 best habits for clearing your mind and boosting your productivity (pg 50) Why spending just 30 minutes a day in this type of environment can dramatically improve your mood (pg 64) The #1 enemy to productivity -- and what you can do to conquer it (pg 24) 3 quick tips for maximizing your productivity in any workspace (pg 37) How to tackle your biggest goals by focusing on the small tasks (pg 23) Why failure is a necessary part of becoming successful in business (pg 20) How to create more energy throughout your day in 5 minutes, without drinking 12 cups of coffee (pg 61) The most important question you need to ask yourself before any major business decision (pg 8) 6 easy and effective steps you can take on a daily basis to create a more productive life (pg 56) How to instantly overcome procrastination in less than 7 minutes (pg 21) The simple method for identifying the most important and urgent tasks to work on, so you can get the most out of your time and energy (pg 77) The key to being highly productive without tiring yourself out -- avoid THIS "harmful" mistake (pg 85) ... and so much more. You don't need to work 24/7 to become an accomplished entrepreneur. With the strategies detailed in Productivity Paralysis, you'll have all the tools and resources you need to build a thriving business with an equally thriving lifestyle. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your own business, this practical advice will help you get clarity on your vision and find more meaning in your work. Don't let the "hustle culture" ruin your life. Discover the sustainable way to becoming wildly successful while overcoming perfectionism. If you're ready to stop dwelling on your mistakes and start celebrating your efforts, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.










The Difference that Disability Makes


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Rod Michalko launches into this book asking why disabled people are still feared, still regarded as useless or unfit to live, not yet welcome in society? Michalko challenges us to come to grips with the social meanings attached to disability and the body that is not "normal." Michalko's analysis draws from his own understanding of blindness and narratives by other disabled people. Connecting lived experience with social theory, he shows the consistent exclusion of disabled people from the common understandings of humanity and what constitutes the good life. He offers new insight into what suffering a disability means to individuals as well as to the polity as a whole. He shows how disability can teach society about itself, about its determination of what is normal and who belongs. Guiding us to a new understanding of how disability, difference, and suffering are related, this book enables us to choose disability as a social identity and a collective political issue. The difference that disability makes can be valuable and worthwhile, but only if we choose to make it so. Author note: Rod Michalko is Associate Professor of Sociology at St. Francis Xavier University. He is the author of The Mystery of the Eye and the Shadow of Blindness (1998) and The Two- in-One: Walking with Smokie, Walking with Blindness (Temple, 1999).




Worker Leadership


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How to increase both job satisfaction and enterprise productivity—and make American manufacturing competitive again. How can American manufacturing recapture its former dominance in the globalized industrial economy? In Worker Leadership, Fred Stahl proposes a strategy to boost enterprise productivity and restore America's industrial power. Stahl outlines a revolutionary transformation of industrial culture that offers workers real control of production operations and manufacturing processes (as well as a monetary share of the savings from productivity gains). Stahl develops this new Theory of Worker Productivity into a strategy of Worker Leadership, with concrete, real-world examples. Combining some of the methods of lean manufacturing made famous by Toyota with genuine worker empowerment unlike anything at Toyota, Worker Leadership creates highly productive jobs loaded with responsibility and authority. Workers, Stahl writes, love these jobs precisely because of the opportunities to be creative and productive. Worker Leadership also offers important benefits for organized labor. It promotes the vitality and growth of labor unions through a shared responsibility with management for growth and profitability. Stahl's approach was inspired by changes implemented at John Deere factories by a general manager named Dick Kleine. Stahl uses the story of Kleine's transformation of the Deere factories to construct a checklist of essential conditions for Worker Leadership. He also discusses competition with China and South Korea and tells the story of production that GE recently “reshored” from China to the United States. Stahl considers the potential for applying Worker Leadership beyond manufacturing, provides a brief history of manufacturing, and even reveals the dark side of Toyota's system that opens another competitive opportunity for America. Worker Leadership offers a blueprint for global competitive advantage that should be read by anyone concerned about America's current productivity paralysis.




Public Productivity Handbook


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Anyone hoping to improve teamwork, performance, and budgeting, training, and evaluation programs in their organization should look no further. Completely revised, Public Productivity Handbook, Second Edition defines the role of leadership, dimensions of employee commitment, and multiple employee-organization based relationships for effective intern




The Art of Now: Conquering Procrastination and Seizing Productivity


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Unleash Your Potential: Break Free from Procrastination's Grip!" Do you often find yourself trapped in the endless cycle of postponing tasks? Have you ever felt the frustration of unachieved goals due to lack of motivation? Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of unmanaged time? Are you caught in the endless cycle of procrastination, always promising yourself that 'tomorrow' will be the day you finally tackle your goals? You're not alone. "The Art of Now" dives deep into this universal struggle, offering a lifeline to those yearning to break free from the shackles of delay and embrace true productivity. Unlike typical time management books, "The Art of Now" delves into the psychological roots of procrastination, offering insightful perspectives that challenge conventional wisdom. Each chapter unfolds new, actionable strategies that go beyond mere to-do lists, addressing the mental and emotional barriers that hold you back. Imagine mastering the art of time management, transforming your to-dos into ta-das effortlessly. Envision sharpening your focus to a razor's edge, achieving your goals with unprecedented clarity and efficiency. Picture yourself adopting mindfulness practices that not only reduce stress but also supercharge your motivation. " The Art of Now" makes these aspirations a reality. Through engaging narratives and practical exercises, this book guides you on a transformative journey, from understanding procrastination's root causes to implementing advanced productivity techniques. - Discover the psychological triggers of procrastination and how to counter them effectively. - Learn the 'Power of Now' principle to ignite immediate action. - Uncover the secrets to setting and achieving goals that seemed unreachable. - Master time management techniques for a more organized, stress-free life. - Embrace the art of prioritizing tasks for maximum efficiency. - Develop resilience against distractions and maintain unwavering focus. - Harness the power of motivation to fuel your journey towards productivity. - Gain insights into balancing work and personal life for holistic success. If you're ready to leave behind the "I'll do it tomorrow" mindset and step into a life of focused action and achievement, then " The Art of Now: Conquering Procrastination and Seizing Productivity" is your guidebook. Embark on this journey to unlock your true potential - buy your copy today!




Relentless Focus


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Do you want to save hours a day and do more in less time? Feel productive instead of stressed, defeated, and overwhelmed? If (1) you wonder where your time goes, (2) you can’t motivate or organize yourself, and (3) you struggle to buckle down and concentrate when it really matters, - newsflash, your to-do list is not cutting it anymore. You need to develop Relentless Focus and all that comes with it. Relentless Focus teaches the most important of skills – the ability to get stuff done. Without it? The difference between the life you want versus settling for “good enough.” 27+ ways to utilize every last waking minute to its fullest potential. Self-motivation is notoriously difficult, so this book contains systems, hacks, tips, psychological phenomenon, and external motivators to make success and productivity inevitable. Exact instructions to implement in your life today. Each tactic for focus and productivity is the product of years of practice and experimentation – tactics which have allowed me to create a successful business and sell well over 150,000 books. What about Relentless Focus will you learn? •Why to manage your energy as opposed to your time. •The most productive morning routine you’ve ever seen. •How to batch tasks for optimum efficiency. •How to safeguard and free up your time. Other ways to maximize your day: •The best ways to upgrade your obsolete to-do list. •How to live by your daily calendar. •Planning distraction blackouts and competing with yourself. •How to re-imagine your daily priorities. •The best ways to deal with any distraction.




Leading Yourself


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Create the work experience you want in the less-than-perfect job you already have. In Leading Yourself, celebrated workplace thought leader Elizabeth Lotardo delivers an engaging guide to owning and elevating your work experience. With tips, watchouts, and funny stories, Leading Yourself will give you the encouragement and tactics to up-level your career, even if you aren't in your dream job. You'll learn to manage your self-talk, find meaning in the mundane, optimize your time at work, and build relationships with the people who matter. Lotardo, a wildly popular LinkedIn Learning Instructor, shares key behaviors and habits that will transform the way you experience your job and unlock opportunities for career growth. You'll discover: Strategies to overcome self-doubt, embrace change, and navigate uncertainty Talk tracks for handling difficult bosses, like micromanagers, know-it-alls, and leaders who constantly change their mind How to avoid the awkwardness of giving and receiving feedback and what to do when the feedback is wrong Tips for preserving your own reputation when other people don't deliver (or if your company majorly messes up) Frameworks for evaluating and making your next career move Leading Yourself puts the power back in your hands. Even if you work for a fallible boss or imperfect organization, you can change the way you experience your job. An indispensable guide to self-leadership for aspiring and current managers, executives, directors, and other business leaders, Leading Yourself is the roadmap you've been waiting for.




Inframarginal Economics


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This research monograph provides systematic and comprehensive materials for applying inframarginal analysis to study a wide range of economic phenomena. The analysis is based on a new overarching framework to resurrect the classical notion of division of labor and specialization, which is an essential source of increasing a nation''s wealth. The framework absorbs many classical and neo-classical insights in a general equilibrium analysis and explains many micro- and macro-phenomena. Many areas of the discipline that have been customarily treated as separate branches can now be analyzed systematically within this integrated framework. These include, for example, micro-economics; macro-economics; development economics; international economics; urban economics; growth theory; industrial organization; applications of game theory in economics; economics of property rights; economics of transaction costs; economics of institutions and contract; economics of organization; economics of states; managerial economics; theory of hierarchy; new theory of the firm; theory of money; theory of insurance; theory of network and reliability.