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Summary
Just how important is our attention when it comes to our achieving that which we desire? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment: It used to be that TIME Management was suggested to help us be more productive. However, today’s guest says the key is actually ATTENTION management. Maura Nevel Thomas will share some very helpful information from her terrific new book on that very topic. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll explore:
- Why desire is so important to accomplishing a specific goal.
- A powerful quote from The Master Key System by Charles F. Hannel regarding the power of attention as it relates to creative thought.
Interview with Maura Nevel Thomas
You’ll discover:
- Why “time management” is a myth.
- Maura’s definition of “productivity”: Achieving or producing a significant amount or result.
- The Productivity Paradox, and how to manage it.
- A key insight about our modern technology: it is created to be habit-forming.
- Steps that can help you manage your attention, unleash your genius, and become much more productive.
- The four quadrants of attention management.
- The importance of recognizing how often we allow our attention to be stolen by technology.
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Interview Links
- MauraThomas.com
- Attention Management: How To Create Success And Gain Productivity — Every Day by Maura Nevel Thomas
- Personal Productivity Secrets by Maura Nevel Thomas
- Work Without Walls by Maura Nevel Thomas
- All of Maura’s books
- Maura’s Blog
- Maura’s Speaking page
- Connect with Maura on Facebook
- Connect with Maura on LinkedIn
- Follow Maura on Twitter
- Maura’s YouTube channel
Resources
About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.
Hi Bob,
I relate much to this episode. I am an accountant but most of the time my tasks are similar to customer service. A lot of distractions, from email, Viber messages, text messages, meetings, even phone calls always caught my attention. I can’t focus on my specific goals for the day, instead, I always provide solutions to the problem of the attention seeker.
By the way, I find your podcast very interesting. I travel back and forth from my house to my office for almost two hours (one way). But instead of listening to the news, I find it very useful to listen instead to your podcast.
I hope someday I can build my own company and be interviewed by you.
Best regards,
Oliver de Guzman
From the Philippines
Hi Oliver, so glad to know that you enjoyed the wisdom shared by Maura in this episode, and look forward to you utilizing Maura’s tips in order to make those adjustments that will add immense value to your processes; ultimately helping you to both serve your clients better as well as realize a higher income! And thank you for your kind words about the podcast. Honored to know that you listen during your commute! Wishing you Stratospheric Success in building your company! Best regards – Bob