contents
Preface ix
Introduction: Eat That Frog 1
1 Set the Table 7
2 Plan Every Day in Advance 12
3 Apply the 80/20 rule to Everything 18
4 Consider the Consequences 22
5 Practice Creative Procrastination 30
6 Use the ABCDE Method Continually 34
7 Focus on Key result Areas 38
8 Apply the Law of Three 44
9 Prepare Thoroughly Before You Begin 52
10 Take It One Oil Barrel at a Time 56
11 Upgrade Your Key Skills 59
12 Identify Your Key Constraints 63
13 Put the Pressure on Yourself 68
14 Motivate Yourself into Action 72
15 Technology Is a Terrible Master 76
16 Technology Is a Wonderful Servant 81
17 Focus Your Attention 86
18 Slice and Dice the Task 90
19 Create Large Chunks of Time 94
20 Develop a Sense of Urgency 97
21 Single Handle Every Task 101
Conclusion: Putting It All Together 105
Notes 109
Index 111
Learning resources of Brian Tracy International 115
About the Author 119
Brian Tracy is chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International. As a keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year. He is the bestselling author of more than fifty books that have been translated into dozens of languages.
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—Peanut Press
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“An impactful read. The 21 ways that [Tracy] shares are real game
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—The Journal of Applied Christian Leadership
“I wasn’t expecting all that much from the book initially, as the
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that allows you to start and complete important tasks in sequence.
Each of the 21 chapters offers clear instructions and practice
exercises to help you determine if you are making the best use of
your time at any given moment. You’ll learn how to prepare yourself
mentally and physically to tackle the task at hand, along with
strategies for dividing it into manageable segments to keep you
moving forward. You’ll even find out what to tell yourself to do if
you’re having trouble getting started, or become distracted and
need to get back on track.”
—Carnegie Library Business Librarians, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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