by Lindsary Schnaak
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2020 Issue 4 | GearedUp
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L ook , Listen , Read is a quarterly compilation of some of the
most highly rated and reviewed apps , podcasts , books , websites and other resources . PFIFC does not support or endorse the use of these tools , which merely serve as a guide to exploring a new level of knowledge and productivity for your business .
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In this powerful , practical book , emotional intelligence expert Richard Boyatzis and Weatherhead School of Management colleagues Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten present a clear and hopeful message . The way to help someone learn and change , they say , cannot be focused primarily on fixing problems , but instead must connect to that person ’ s positive vision of themselves or an inspiring dream or goal they ’ ve long held . Filled with probing questions and exercises that encourage self-reflection , “ Helping People Change ” will forever alter the way all of us think about and practice what we do when we try to help .
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Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement . In “ Atomic Habits ,” James Clear discusses how a regular practice or routine that is small and easy to do can be a source of incredible power , a component of the system of compound growth . If you want better results , then forget about setting goals . Focus on your system instead .
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Tim Ferriss is a venture capitalist and best-selling author of books like “ 4-Hour Work Week ” and “ Tools of Titans ,” and on The Tim Ferriss Show , he interviews innovators from a wide range of sectors , focusing on daily routines and processes while trying to uncover secrets to high performance . Tim ’ s investigative research into each guest is impressive , and he also pays close attention to his followers , often using their crowdsourced questions in interviews .
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It ’ s easy to hyper-focus on the success of entrepreneurs , but what about their struggles , hardships and dark times ? Are there lessons to be learned there as well ? Welcome to the University of Adversity . Host Lance Essihos has already been through the school of hard knocks and introduces some breathtaking stories about his guests ’ humble beginnings . For those overcoming their own challenges and seeking an uplifting community of warriors , this podcast is for you .
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More to do than you can keep in your head ? OmniFocus makes it simple to capture tasks from anywhere . And because it ’ s deeply integrated with Apple devices , OmniFocus becomes a seamless part of your workflow . OmniFocus is powerful task management software for busy professionals . With tools to help tame the chaos , you can focus on the right tasks at the right time .