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Time Management Products Reviewed
Setting & Achieving Goals
Now! (by Think Right Now!)
Reviewed by Kellie
Fowler
Under
the direction of developer Mike Brescia, Think
Right Now! releases books,
audio programs and a regular e-zine aimed at
bringing about positive life enhancing, permanent
changes. In the audio program Setting & Achieving
Goals Now!, listeners will find an abundance
of useful relaxation techniques paired with proven,
realistic tips on overcoming past mistakes, breaking
through current barriers and setting and achieving
new goals. Listeners will also benefit from the
audio program’s practical motivational
tips that can be easily applied to everyday life.
The audio program, which is just over an hour long,
is divided into four programs: two short programs
on relaxation and two longer programs on setting
and achieving goals. Listeners may find it useful
to break the program into two parts, listening
to the first relaxation section and first program
on
setting and achieving goals (Tracks 1 and 2) in
one sitting and saving the next two programs (Tracks
3 and 4, which are also on relaxation and goal
setting
and achieving) for a separate sitting.
This audio program places appropriate emphasis
on dissolving barriers that inhibit goal reaching,
establishing and sticking to your goals, taking responsibility
for your failures and successes, and to obtaining
the skills you need to obtain your goals, all while
effectively managing your time. The audio program
boasts short, helpful tips and tidbits of advice
that serve to “re-program” negative thinking,
while helping listeners to focus on positive end
results.
Just as important, the audio program is balanced
with information on letting go of failures and fears,
but not before taking time to learn and grow from
such experiences and feelings. It boasts easy-to-follow,
self-improvement advice that will undoubtedly enhance
both your personal and professional life, enabling
you to set and reach new, realistic goals.
I found the audio program to be helpful, referring
to it several times during the workday and enjoying
it during commutes to and from work. I also find
it interesting that the Think Right Now! products
were designed by a once unemployed and financially
distraught young man who used these very thoughts
and ideas to propel him to success.
For more information about Mike Brescia and the Think Right
Now! Products and services, go to http://www.mindtools.com/rs/ThinkRightNow.
The
Psychology of Winning
A Nightingale Conant product (www.nightingale.com)
Reviewed by Kellie Fowler
After listening to Nightingale Conant’s The
Psychology of Winning, by Dennis Waitley, it’s
easy to see why the theories contained in this audio program are
considered among the best. Waitley’s theories on human potential
and his understanding of motivation, leadership and discipline
shine through in every one of the six cassette tapes contained
in the comprehensive program.
As seems to be consistent among the Nightingale Conant products, this program
lives up to its reputation for creating a winning attitude and truly winning
results! As one of the most acclaimed and popular audio programs, my expectations
were high for “The Psychology of Winning.” Even so, my expectations
were exceeded with top-notch information and steps that I have easily implemented
into my life in my quest to be a true winner.
In fact, in “The Psychology of Winning,” Waitley details the “Ten
Steps to Winning,” which are already used by Olympic athletes and top
executives alike.
By applying positive self-expectancy, as Waitley recommends, it is easy to
boost your own “winning average,” almost instantly. Much more
than it’s hard-to-believe hype, “The Psychology of Winning” is
real meat and potatoes, leaving the listener feeling full, yet wanting more.
The audio program is divided into two sets, Attitude Qualities and Action Qualities,
each containing three two-sided audiotapes. In the first part of the program,
Attitude Qualities, Waitley successfully defines and explains the importance
of positive self-expectancy (my personal favorite), positive self-image,
positive self-control, positive self-esteem and positive self-awareness.
Clearly surpassing other similar programs, each of these tapes gives no-nonsense
attitude advice, further supported by information on making the attitude
changes necessary to becoming a winner.
In the second part of the program, Action Qualities, Waitley discusses positive
self-motivation, positive self-direction, positive self-discipline, positive
self-dimension, and positive self-projection, leaving no rock unturned.
As with all Nightingale Conant programs I have reviewed, “The Psychology
of Winning” is as successful as the users ability to adopt the techniques
and changes. Honestly, I find this not to be a difficult task, focusing on
long-term commitment to the program and making changes each and every day,
all with the goal of being a winner.
Repeated listening is essential to the program’s success, but because
the information is easy-to-understand and apply, I find listening to the tapes
a rather easy task, with the results making the time I invest more than worthwhile.
I look forward to listening to the tapes and have made scheduling time to do
so a priority. For it doesn’t take long to review a single tape and since
each tape is clearly labeled with the information it covers, I simply choose
a tape I feel I will benefit most from and put it in.
In short, this program is a MUST for anyone looking to improve their attitude
and their performance – working to become a winner in every way!
For more information on “The Psychology of Winning” or the other
Nightingale products, click here for
the CD version, and here for
the tape version.
Note from James Manktelow, CEO of Mind Tools: When I first listened to The Psychology
of Winning 10 years ago, it made a major difference to my life.
Whilst in some areas ideas have moved on since PoW was recorded,
this does not in any way diminish the importance of its message.
New Articles (Not included in the Mind Tools E-book.)
* Shows articles available in full only to Career Excellence Club Premium members
Locke's Goal Setting Theory - Understanding SMART Goal Setting
Golden Rules of Goal Setting - Five rules to set yourself up for success
Backward Goal-Setting - Using backward planning to set goals
New Year's Resolutions - Planning for a year of achievement
Prioritization - Making best use of your time and resources
Action Priority Matrix - Making the most of your opportunities*
The Art of Filing - Managing your documents... and your time
The Urgent/Important Matrix - Using time effectively, not just efficiently*
Treasure Mapping - Visualizing your goal for greater achievement*
How Good is Your Time Management? - Discover tools that can help you
Pickle Jar Theory - Make your schedule work. Leave time for fun!*
Managing Interruptions - Maintain focus. Keep control of your time.*
In Flow - Maximizing productivity through improved focus
Costing Your Time - Understand the real value of your time*
A full list of Mind Tools articles is available here.
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