Making Time Work For You Review

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(More customer reviews)I have read over a dozen books on time management. This book clearly stands out. When I first read it I could not believe how well its insights and suggestions resonated with my feelings and experience. It's a shame that when so many worthless books are selling in big quantities this book has to be special ordered. The section on "time policy" alone is worth the price of the book. If I were to get one book on time management this would be it.

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The best-selling time management book (2008 edition) that shows how you can manage yourself for maximum results.

If you have trouble getting everything done or don't have enough time for yourself, here's a book you must read. This Canadian best-seller, originally published in 1981 by Stoddart Publishing of Toronto, and Beaufort and Dell Pocket Books of New York, has once again been completely updated and republished in January, 2008. 302 pages, quality paperback with bibliography and index.

If you have trouble getting everything done and still having enough time for yourself, this book is for you. Harold Taylor, a time management consultant for over twenty-five years, has added chapters on e-mail and handheld PDAs to this revised edition of his best selling book to reflect life in today's corporate world. In this no-nonsense, idea-packed guide, you will learn to:
- Get rid of the backlog and stay on top of your priorities. - Get organized and help your staff manage their time. - Cut interruptions and crises in half. Delegate quickly and effectively. Reduce the impact of stress in your life. - Streamline your meetings, writing and reading. - Quickly handle voice mail and e-mail. - Be productive while traveling. - Rid yourself of procrastination, perfectionism and absentmindedness. - Say no without guilt. - Win the paperwork battle. - Make technology work for you. - Manage your time with Palms™ and PDAs - Replace to do lists with completed tasks. - Manage your time at home - Balance your life
Harold Taylor, CSP, HoF, president of Harold Taylor Time Consultants Ltd. has been speaking, writing and conducting training programs on the topic of effective time management for over 25 years. He has written 16 books, including a Canadian bestseller, Making Time Work for You

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Born to Organize: Everything You Need to Know About a Career As a Professional Organizer Review

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(More customer reviews)I have purchased and read 15 "Organizing" books from Amazon.com in the past 3 months. I can tell you for certain there is no book as helpful for starting your Professional Organizing career as this one! I have been organizing for friends and family all my adult life (yes, only for the FUN of it), until 3 months ago when someone suggested I look into doing it as a career. At first I laughed since I had never heard of that job title before. I did some quick research one night-- and boy was I way off. Not only has the industry doubled in popularity in recent years, but the profession is very well paying, very diverse in specialities, and allows many opportunities for growth and education (especially when paired with the association NAPO).
One of the first book titles that fell into my hands was Sara's. This is now almost my daily reference guide! With her helpful pro-con advice I was able to make an educated decison about launching my career in this field. I have taken all of her advice, especially about not underpricing myself, and only 2 months into taking paying clients I have had 9 clients, 3 of which have and/or are currently doing thier WHOLE house AND storage units with me! I average about $1000-1500 per individual contract now. Did I mention I have hardly had to advertise yet? Sara's referral system is incredibly lucrative, and I am highly confident when things slow down her solid marketing techniques will keep me afloat. She is so creative, clear, and organized in her text that it gets me pumped up everytime I crack the pages. I learned something new and profound for my business on every page. NO LIE! I especially appreciated her 8 week start up plan, and her many resource lists (I think I've used them all by now). What more do I need to say? If you are new in this business and aren't going to buy this book-- well then you will simply be missing out on TONS of education, TONS of clients (and tons of money), and I will be perfectly happy to have your business!:) Thank you Sara for writing such a fantastic HOW TO manual for this bizz with terrific insight for the new PO's!
Great Thanks from "Clutter Free Kimberly" in Fairfax, VA

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Written by veteran organizer Sara Pedersen, this book will answer all your questions about the amazing career of professional organizing and guide you through the process of starting your own organizing business. It is designed to give prospective and new professional organizers the inside scoop on today's organizing industry. Its easy-to-read style will answer all your questions about this amazing career. SARA GUIDES YOU through the process of starting your own organizing business, teaching you fundamental lessons and clarifying expectations. As you read this book, you'll: Review talent, skill, & education recommendations + Set salary & time commitment expectations + Understand your clients' clutter tendencies + Walk through a typical client assessment & organizing session + Learn affordable, business-boosting marketing ideas + Get the inside scoop on personal & business safety + Identify a variety of small business resources + Uncover donation resources for your clients' cast-offs + Give yourself an advantage over other new organizers. THE BOOK ALSO INCLUDES: stores that carry great organizing products; donation resources; sample assessment form, press release, announcement letter, coupons; and more! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Veteran Professional Organizer Sara Pedersen has offered hands-on organizing assistance for countless Twin Cities residents. She helps them organize, simplify, and discover time to do the things they love. She also coaches new and prospective professional organizers and offers marketing services and products for small business owners.--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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How to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life (Signet) Review

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(More customer reviews)How to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life is, perhaps, the best book on time management ever written. It does not waste your time but gets right to the point. You must establish SMART (specific, measurable, achieveable, related/relevant, and time framed) goals for yourself and then prioritize them using Lakein's A/C system. "A" goals are the most important to you and you must plan on spending 80% of your time to achieve them. "C" goals (TV, lawn care, shopping, etc.) are the place where most people "waste" their lives and spend 80% of their time. This ratio must be reversed, according to Lakein.
He would agree with e.e. cummings that "To be nobody but yourself in a world that is night and day trying to make you just like everybody else means to fight the hardest fight any human being can fight, and never stop fighting." Once we have set goals that utilize our unique talents and abilities, we will have the will power and determination to do the work necessary to achieve them.
To accomplish our goals Lakein recommends that we make a daily "to do" list and always start with "A's," not "C's." Most of our time is spent working harder on things that don't matter. We may be efficient, but Lakein suggests that our goal is to do what matters most and become effective. "Work smarter, not harder" is the mantra he wants us to repeat and couple that saying with his last piece of advice --"Do it now."
Stick your finger into this small book and any page you hit will have wise words to put into action. Learning comes from daily practice and developing habits that "put first things first," taken from Stephen Covey's best seller, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People -- also recommended is Covey's fine book on effective living appropriately titled First Things First.
Rarely has a book that costs so little paid such rich dividends. You won't be disappointed.

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Time Power: The Revolutionary Time Management System That Can Change Your Professional and Personal Life Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are browsing the business self-help books and finally get tired of all the re-hashed nonsense available, then turn to this out of print masterpiece.
Charles Hobbs virtually invented the time management field. His Time Power system became the basis for all others. Dr. Hobbs invented the way to utilize the Day Timer 2 Page per day planner. The planner coupled with his very well thought out Time Power system makes one a very formidible force in their workplace.
The Franklin Planner people (who began by working for Dr. Hobbs) simply ripped-off his entire program. If you can find a set of the Time Power tapes from the early 1980's and compare them to the "original" Franklin Planner (pre Franklin Covey) tapes you will notice that the Franklin seminar is virtually the same down to the very same analogies and methphors! That's some nerve. Well, Dr. Hobbs eventually won a settlement and it seems that Franklin Covey won the lottery. But that's business. The cream does not always rise to the top.
However, I digress. The program outlined by Dr. Hobbs asks you to examine your life and to do some careful introspection before embarking on his system to manage your time. This is because your core beliefs and character will guide you in the daily decisions over what to prioritize and at what level of urgency. Don't skip over this part! I skipped it when I first took the seminar, then fell off the wagon as it were, using the Time Power system. Years later I got out the book and my tapes and gave the system another go this time really working at it and the results are truly amazing.
Time Power really shines when Dr. Hobbs explains how to incorporate the 2 Page per Day planner (Day Timers or any other brand) into the Time Power system. By using both Time Power and the appropriate tool, you will see a marked improvement in your productivity at work and a marked improvement in your family life as well.
Dr. Hobbs always keeps it simple. His system is simple to learn, the only hard part is self-discipline. This book is also blessedly free of psycho-babble.
Pick up your copy before it's too late!
Incidentally, Day Timers Inc. still offers the "Time Power" seminar. It's a version of Dr. Hobbs original seminar put on by the very capable Trapper Woods. This seminar is what I would call "Hobbs light" and that is no slam. It is a very good seminar, and Trapper Woods is an excellent teacher, and he gives Dr. Hobbs the credit due him.

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Making Time, Making Money Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been looking for this book ever since I purchased Rita Davenport's personal home study course (audio) several years ago. I knew the book would be great...and I wasn't disappointed. It is loaded with practical and powerful tools for recognizing goals, time management and achieving success--especially for women. Too bad the publisher did not include a contact address...this lady may never know what a profound influence she has had on my life

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Millionaire Moms: The Art of Raising a Business and a Family at the Same Time Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the book "Millionaire Moms: The Art of Raising a Business and a Family at the Same Time" last fall at one of Joyce's book-signing events. I read the book from cover to cover it less than one day; I could not put it down. Joyce is very funny, yet articulate in making her point. Any woman can be financially independent through motivation, conquering fear and learning how to juggle family and business. She interviews other millionaire moms who tell their story, so you can read first-hand how other moms besides Joyce have turned ideas into a business success. The book inspired me so much, I decided to go ahead with one of my business ideas and invented a new product which I launched early in 2010.


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An Entrepreneur is Born! Do you need flexibility to raise your children and income for the family budget? Tired of saying "No" to your family because of finances? Do you desire more out of your life? Thirty five millionaire moms share their secrets on how to: * Leverage resources to finance a business. * Tame your day in order to juggle business and family life. * Gain business advice and learn what successful millionaire moms wished they had known when they started their companies. * Realize why it's critical to be financially independent, even if happily married. * Determine your motivation for starting a business in the first place. * Conquer fear and master the little voice in your head. * Master key personality traits necessary to create a successful business and home. * Strategize your plan for an exciting future! Is it possible for an average woman to be a prosperous business woman and an outstanding mom at the same time? The answer is YES! Enter the exciting world of millionaire moms and prepare to create your ideal life. Not only will you be inspired by these women's experiences, you will be equipped to move forward toward your dream life.

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