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Comment on Time Management Stress by Pedro Prestel

Pedro Prestel — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:17:02 +0000

Review by Pedro Prestel for 10 Minute Time and Stress Management: How to Gain an Extra 10 Hours a Week Rating: It's very clear with a guided style that stops in every important matter. As a must, not only is useful to read the book as to implement it, the most difficult part as you need self-motivation (as in everything else!)

Very good.

Comment on “I’d Change My Life If I Had More Time” by John Draper

John Draper — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:23:43 +0000

Review by John Draper for "I'd Change My Life If I Had More Time" Rating: Bull and fluff. This book was a huge disappointment considering it has been #1 on the New York Times Bestseller's list for a few weeks now.
It really is about making wishes and dreams come true by telling the magical universe what you want. Sound familiar? That's right. It's a rehash of "The Secret".

Comment on “I’d Change My Life If I Had More Time” by Bel

Bel — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:55:37 +0000

Review by Bel for "I'd Change My Life If I Had More Time" Rating: I absolutely loved this book. It is helpful, possitive and a lot more down-to-earth then I'd expected. Of course it also has that extra bit of magic that Doreen Virue adds.

Comment on “I’d Change My Life If I Had More Time” by Wishful

Wishful — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:52:17 +0000

Review by Wishful for "I'd Change My Life If I Had More Time" Rating: I'd Change My Life if I Had More Time: A Practical Guide to Making Dreams Come True

FROM THE PUBLISHER
If you dream of something more, perhaps a more fulfilling love live, a more satisfying career, or a well toned body, but just don't feel that you have the time to take care of these things, then this is the book for you! Doreen tells you how to make your dreams come true, even on a tight schedule. She reveals the secrets to balancing all the aspects of your life no matter how overbooked things seem to be.

Comment on “I’d Change My Life If I Had More Time” by Monica Main

Monica Main — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:41:41 +0000

Review by Monica Main for "I'd Change My Life If I Had More Time" Rating: I'm on my second read of this incredible book by Doreen Virtue. Some of her insight is unlike anyone else in the circle of self-help or metaphysics.

This book has the perfect balance of her own life examples with actual step-by-step advice on redirecting your time and energy in order to complete your true desires.

The amazing thing about this book is that each bit of instruction is nothing new and yet, quite honestly, it's as if I knew nothing about any of the things she talks about; her point of view and real life examples are that refreshing that the information takes on an entirely new light.

I really like her style of writing. It's very easy to read. It's light. It's friendly. And it's usable. Most of us procrastinate because different steps or goals seem too hard. Doreen makes everything seem so effortless that you just want to start making your dreams happen. And, once you do, you wonder why you've been putting things off for so long.

If you're a procrastinator or someone who wants to accomplish goals that you believe are "too big" then you need to read this book. If you're unhappy with your current circumstances and want something else but can't figure out how to get it, read this book.

Highly recommended. Good job, Doreen.

Comment on “I’d Change My Life If I Had More Time” by Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:29:59 +0000

Review by for "I'd Change My Life If I Had More Time" Rating: It was a wonderful experience reading this book. It was somewhat similar to self-help books yet at the same time a bit different. It showed you how to find practical ways to accomplish your goals. It was not one of those books that says you have all of the time there is in each day broken down into hours and minutes. The author was someone you could relate to in everyday life. She had a hectic schedule and was realistic in how she shows you to use small chunks of your time to get things done even when you have a hectic lifestyle. I just finished this book and I have noticed a greater sense of fulfillment and accomplishment already in my life. This book was a book I will definitely read again and again. I am now looking for more books to read written buy this author. You will get more than your money's worth when you purchase this practical and inspiring book.

Comment on Just In Time Management Solutions – Putting a Time Management Solution To Use by Golden Lion

Golden Lion — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 10:21:25 +0000

Review by Golden Lion for Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less Rating: 1. What is a strategic objective? Strategic objective is the goal of the organization as describe by the strategic statement. A strategic statement includes a brief narrative of what the company does, where things are going, and how management and staff will get there. The Strategic objective needs to be limited to one page.

2. General operations principles are guidelines for making decisions. Operating principles are sound, simple to understand, wide spread, principles that govern what we do. The principles are the constant in life and business. The GOP keeps management and staff focused in the right direction.

3. A working procedure document is a guideline for executing the procedure you are describing. Working procedures need to be tested in the real world. Start by analyzing a system and documenting it, find the cause of recurring problem, devise a system to improve or fix the problem, then create a prototype "Working Procedure". A system improvement requires a Working Procedure. Reoccurring problems are the result of undocumented and uncontrolled processes. The mechanical aspects of the process are analyzed and streamlined. Overtime incremental best results end up being the big best result for the primary system. More process are automated and delegated. The Working Procedure is inflexible and too be followed exactly, however, if a change is required, the document changes rapidly. The Working Procedure document needs to be in simple 1-2-3 instructions, so that anyone can follow it, useful. As more Working Procedures are being created, more delegation is likely to occur. Document methodology works.

4. Strategic object, General Operations, and Working Procedure documentation will return a 100 fold.

5. By systematizing process, quality will improve and objectives achieved. Large companies that are working their system are successful and companies without sensible protocols and structure are struggling.

6. The success of a leader is keeping the wheels of the mechanism turning at full speed with efficiency.

7. Don't delay action, if it can be done immediately. Ask yourself, "how can we create the process now?" Do, Delegate, or discard. Do it now!

8. Slow down and set goals and define strategies.

9. When one compromises a habit, the habit becomes weaker

10. Creative ideas are to valuable to lose

11. Humans are good at completing a primary task and not necessary good at multitasking.

12. To grasp the system-improvement perspective, it is useful to create a personal system analogy. The analog must be personably believable. The system analogy creates the perspective of real systems being constantly maintained and receiving regular attention when things go wrong, this is a mechanical reality.

13. Companies attract and keep talented people by the work situation offered.

Comment on Just In Time Management Solutions – Putting a Time Management Solution To Use by Susanna Hutcheson

Susanna Hutcheson — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:51:28 +0000

Review by Susanna Hutcheson for Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less Rating: The author describes his background and evolution into an effective business person. Most all businesses can use the information in this book. We waste a good deal of time doing all sorts of things --- most of them non-critical to marketing or the actual making of money. That's why we need a system and then we need to work that system. Your business can become orderly and disciplined --- more important, profitable --- if you get a system and put it to work.

The truth is, you can actually work less and earn more if you put some of the tasks that take so much time on autopilot. Moreover, you'll discover where to put your focus. I know from my own businesses this is critical. So much a business person does is totally non-productive. This book will be a life-saver.

Highly recommended.

- Susanna K. Hutcheson

Comment on Just In Time Management Solutions – Putting a Time Management Solution To Use by Steve Burns

Steve Burns — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:04:49 +0000

Review by Steve Burns for Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less Rating: Sam Carpenter has brought all the main principles that will lead to success in your work and life together in one book. Some books will change your mind this book will change your life if you apply what it teaches. The author shows that our entire world operates based on systems, from nature to the human body to successful businesses 99.9% of things go right when the system works. The problem is when you or a business are not on a system you spend your time running around putting out "fires" and "whacking moles" instead of solving the root of the problem."... orderliness and attention to detail are the roots of peace". "...disorder--always leads to desperation". The problems you encounter are really caused by system failure. Your job is to create systems that cause you to get the results you desire in life and at work. If you are a manager or business owner these systems must be documented on paper and be a working and changing tool that all employees agree on. When problems arise you determine what system failed and correct it. You should spend the majority of your time examining and tweaking systems to perfection, this is the best use of your time. Surprisingly,..."outright mistakes and random errors account for only a small percentage of total error. Most problems stem from nonexistent system management and show themselves as errors of omission". Sam Carpenter will show you how to create a document that expresses your purpose, and then create principles and systems that lead to the accomplishment of that purpose.
The book is absolutely packed with excellent life and business insights that will take you to the next level in your life, career, or business if you follow them. I have had a great twenty year career in business management and wish I would have had this book when I started. I was always successful when I put systems in place that operate with or with out me but was unsuccessful trying to just make things happen by my mere presence and experience. The beauty is that the system principles also work for losing weight, relationships, and for me stock trading and investing. Five stars for this book, it should sit on your shelf right next to the other books that have changed your life.

Comment on Just In Time Management Solutions – Putting a Time Management Solution To Use by Karen Tiede

Karen Tiede — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 08:40:04 +0000

Review by Karen Tiede for Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less Rating: I bought this book based on the preponderance of 5-star reviews, and I didn't notice the one one-star on the paperback version. I honestly don't understand what the fuss is about. Admittedly, my corporate experience was full of "standardization" work, but this is hardly the first book to talk about establishing processes. If it's the first book you've encountered, you'll find it helpful, but not as insight-a-page useful as The Knack. If you've read others, take a pass, or at least get it from the library first.

Agreed, Work the System is more practical than the 4HWW, which is actually intended to make a different point (and support only one person, rather than a real business with real employees).

What I found was a lot of repetitive rambling about how great systems and control are, no real explanation of what took him so long to see the light, and no where near enough (for my taste) concrete examples of what systems were implemented.

Incidentally, the toilet paper story can go the other way. Over-the-top dispensing leads to more generous use of the product. People who live with fragile septic systems, or children and pets who think toilet paper is a fascinating toy, may want to reconsider his conclusions.

Sidebar: I find the author's bragging about stiffing waiters for their failure to live up to his uncommunicated standards interesting. Google tells me that waiters in Oregon at least make the minimum wage. In most other states, their tips ARE their wages, so stiffing a waiter on the pretext of his or her giving inadequate service is (IMO) a form of stealing labor. One can only wonder what kind of service his own employees would give if they were evaluated (and paid) on criteria that were equally invisible to them.