Book of the Month -August
Here at MindsofWealth we are always trying to bring you the most relevant information about all kinds of Wealth.
For August, I will be bringing information to you about a book that we feel is very practical and functions as an excellent of reference on Wealth.
The book is called The Power of Focus by Jack Canfield et. al. (Clicking the link takes you to Amazon.com where you can support the MindsofWealth.)
We don’t believe any type of “book report” type of review would do justice for this book. So I’ll cover what I found most useful:
* Humans are creatures of habit. Up to 90% of our normal behavior is based on habits
* We all have good habits that help us on the road to Wealth, and we all have bad habits that hold us back from our true potential.
*You must make every conscious effort to slowly eliminate bad habits and add good habits. Make a list of both of these and set a goal for eliminating the bad by turning it into a good habit.
*Prioritize. Prioritize. Prioritize. Use the 4-D Solution:
- Dump It - Just say no to it.
- Delegate It - It needs done, but someone else would be best suited
- Defer It -It needs done, but not right away.
- Do it. Now. -Enough said. Do not procrastinate these.
The 4-D options are so simple, yet very effective in helping to prioritize and manage your life.
*Don’t let your business/work run and ruin your life. There are bigger and better things to value than office burn-out.
*Take a vacation: You deserve it. Make sure you get away from time to time. Re-charge your batteries and refocus your energy.
*There are several tools and acronyms that will help you focus on achieving your goals. Focus introduces a proprietary program called The Achievers Focusing System(AFS) and the B-Alert system for optimum balance.
The AFS contains seven categories that you should set goals in:
- Financial
- Business/Career
- Fun time!
- Health and Fitness
- Relationships
- Personal
- Contribution
BAlert - blueprint Action learning exercise relaxation thinking
The reason Action is capitalized is because it is MOST important to always take action.
*Building Relationships- Find mentors, join mastermind groups. This has been our toughest part. We are now, after months of in-action finally putting it in motion. I suggest that you do not procrastinate!
There are many more details and explanations in the book which is why we recommend that you buy it. We’ve been so kind as you provide a link above, and below.
The Power of Focus will help you on the path to Wealth.
A.D.
August 13th, 2007 at 1:57 am
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