Recommend me some productivity books.

Vincelog · 02-26-2009, 01:47 AM

Hi fellow Warriors,

I would like to know some productivity books that you like.

I will start the ball rolling first.

My favorite productivity book is the 4 hour work week by Tim Ferris.

Cheers
Vincent
Personal Development Blogger

Anthony Leonard · 02-26-2009, 03:35 AM

Hey Vincelog!!!

That Book Is Freakin' AWESOME!!!

I also like Robert Kiyosaki books (Rich Dad, Poor Dad; Cashflow Quadrant; etc.)

And check out T. Harv Eker's "Secrets of the Millionaire Mind"

Hope This Helps!!!

Anthony Leonard

Woody C · 02-26-2009, 09:23 AM

The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker is a great resource for productivity. Especially the first part on time manangement.

Sticky Articles · 02-26-2009, 10:27 AM

David Allen's Getting things done is one of the best books on productivity
and management.

No higher recommendation.

rickymat · 02-26-2009, 03:13 PM

Hiiii Vincelog,

There are many books which are really very good like Magic of Thinking Big,
7 habits of Highly effective people etc.or you can refer the life story of any Successful people like Bill gates,L.N. Mittal,Aziz Premji,Dhirubhai Ambani,Narayanan Murthy etc.

Rick

ss61288 · 02-27-2009, 12:30 AM

7 habits is awesome, so is One Minute Manager!

WasabiHound · 02-27-2009, 04:35 PM

Hi Vince

Good question. What do you mean by productivity:

7 Habits is a great read - good well rounded piece on general productivity
One Minute manager is good too
Eat that Frog - is great for learning how to tame that to do list
Think and Grow Rich - is a classic - it seems pretty daunting and the writing style is a bit old fashioned but well worth the read in terms of setting mindset

I have only skimmed David Allen's stuff but it looks good too and based on StickyNotes comment I will dig a little deeper. I was looking at a review of latest book: How to Make it All Work on a flight home from Brisbane.

Also - in terms of motivation etc agree with RickyMat - read about heroes or people you want to be like.

Kiyosaki writes some good work too - especially about breaking our old thinking about 9-5 jobs: school, debt, death cycle.

Thanks for the posts too everyone else - I am going to check out the Drucker book.

good luck

Neil

lisaroberson · 02-27-2009, 06:27 PM

Lynn Terry has been absolutely raving about "The Power of Full Engagement" by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz - I put it in my wishlist a long time ago, but, have yet to get it. I love their focus on it, though - they talk about how it all goes back to energy. Wow, that's exactly the book I need - I've struggled with just that forever!

Vincelog · 02-28-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony Leonard

Hey Vincelog!!!

That Book Is Freakin' AWESOME!!!

I also like Robert Kiyosaki books (Rich Dad, Poor Dad; Cashflow Quadrant; etc.)

And check out T. Harv Eker's "Secrets of the Millionaire Mind"

Hope This Helps!!!

Anthony Leonard

Hi Anthony,

I had read the books you had mentioned above and I got to say they are mind blowing too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverickwec

The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker is a great resource for productivity. Especially the first part on time manangement.

Hi Maverick,

I got to pick that up soon. Thanks for the recommendation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sticky Articles

David Allen's Getting things done is one of the best books on productivity
and management.

No higher recommendation.

Ok. I got that. The book is in my to-read list now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickymat

Hiiii Vincelog,

There are many books which are really very good like Magic of Thinking Big,
7 habits of Highly effective people etc.or you can refer the life story of any Successful people like Bill gates,L.N. Mittal,Aziz Premji,Dhirubhai Ambani,Narayanan Murthy etc.

Rick

Hi Rick,

I have not read the book The Magic Of Thinking Big. I got to add that to my list too. Thanks for the recommendation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonny Saini

7 habits is awesome, so is One Minute Manager!

Hey Sonny,

One Minute Manager is into my list.

Thanks for your recommendation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WasabiHound

Hi Vince

Good question. What do you mean by productivity:

7 Habits is a great read - good well rounded piece on general productivity
One Minute manager is good too
Eat that Frog - is great for learning how to tame that to do list
Think and Grow Rich - is a classic - it seems pretty daunting and the writing style is a bit old fashioned but well worth the read in terms of setting mindset

I have only skimmed David Allen's stuff but it looks good too and based on StickyNotes comment I will dig a little deeper. I was looking at a review of latest book: How to Make it All Work on a flight home from Brisbane.

Also - in terms of motivation etc agree with RickyMat - read about heroes or people you want to be like.

Kiyosaki writes some good work too - especially about breaking our old thinking about 9-5 jobs: school, debt, death cycle.

Thanks for the posts too everyone else - I am going to check out the Drucker book.

good luck

Neil

Hi Neil,

By productivity I mean getting more things done and doing the right thing in the mean time. Everyone have been sharing their favourite books and I got to check those out. I will check out your recommendation of Eat That Frog too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisaroberson

Lynn Terry has been absolutely raving about "The Power of Full Engagement" by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz - I put it in my wishlist a long time ago, but, have yet to get it. I love their focus on it, though - they talk about how it all goes back to energy. Wow, that's exactly the book I need - I've struggled with just that forever!

Hi Lisaoberson,

Thanks for mentioning the book and I shall check that out too. It seems like there is a ton of readings for me now.

Cheers
Vincent
Personal Development Blogger

Woody C · 03-01-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisaroberson

Lynn Terry has been absolutely raving about "The Power of Full Engagement" by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz - I put it in my wishlist a long time ago, but, have yet to get it. I love their focus on it, though - they talk about how it all goes back to energy. Wow, that's exactly the book I need - I've struggled with just that forever!

I have seen The Power of Full Engagement in Barnes and Noble, but I have not read it yet. I will definitely put it on my list.

Eben Pagan mentioned The Power of Full Engagement and The Effective Executive in his Wake Up Productive pre-sell videos. If he mentions them, then they are pretty good.

Speaking of, if you are serious about getting productive, I hear that program is great. Go to WakeUpProductiveBlog to watch some of his videos and listen to some interviews. You will enjoy them.

Vincelog · 03-03-2009, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverickwec

I have seen The Power of Full Engagement in Barnes and Noble, but I have not read it yet. I will definitely put it on my list.

Eben Pagan mentioned The Power of Full Engagement and The Effective Executive in his Wake Up Productive pre-sell videos. If he mentions them, then they are pretty good.

Speaking of, if you are serious about getting productive, I hear that program is great. Go to WakeUpProductiveBlog to watch some of his videos and listen to some interviews. You will enjoy them.

Hi maverickwec,

Thanks for the recommendation. I got to check out the site now.

Cheers
Vincent
Personal Development Blogger

02-26-2009, 01:47 AM	#1
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WasabiHound Active Warrior Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Living in Sydney Posts: 45 Thanks: 13 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Social Networking	Re: Recommend me some productivity books. Hi Vince Good question. What do you mean by productivity: 7 Habits is a great read - good well rounded piece on general productivity One Minute manager is good too Eat that Frog - is great for learning how to tame that to do list Think and Grow Rich - is a classic - it seems pretty daunting and the writing style is a bit old fashioned but well worth the read in terms of setting mindset I have only skimmed David Allen's stuff but it looks good too and based on StickyNotes comment I will dig a little deeper. I was looking at a review of latest book: How to Make it All Work on a flight home from Brisbane. Also - in terms of motivation etc agree with RickyMat - read about heroes or people you want to be like. Kiyosaki writes some good work too - especially about breaking our old thinking about 9-5 jobs: school, debt, death cycle. Thanks for the posts too everyone else - I am going to check out the Drucker book. good luck Neil
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