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QUICK START GUIDETHE FOUNDATIONCHAPTER ONE: EFFECTIVE TIME INVESTMENTAchieve More Success with Less StressThe SeductressThe Couch PotatoYour ChoiceWhy Time Investment?The Work-Life Brilliance SolutionThe Impact of Your Time Investment ChoicesYour Time PersonalityWhy There's Hope!Journaling Exercise: COMPOUND INTERESTCHAPTER TWO: BREAK FREEOvercoming Crippling EmotionsThe Boston Marathon LimperWhy Emotions Matter (No Matter What You Think)When You Can't Keep Up: OverwhelmWhen You Feel Dull and Listless: AmbivalenceWhen You Are Constantly on Edge: FearWhen You Blame Others: FrustrationWhen You Must Meet a Standard: GuiltWhen You Fear Being Known: ShameJournaling Exercise: TEN TOOLS I LEARNED FOR FEELING GOODCHAPTER 3: STAY STRONGEmpowering Mental ExercisesThe Road to AruaPlay-Doh and Bouncy BallsIncrease Your Joy: GratitudeIncrease Your Hope: OptimismIncrease Your Confidence: AffirmationIncrease Your Peace: Mind TimeJournaling Exercise: TAKING BACK CONTROL AS AN ENTREPRENEURTHE 3 TIME INVESTMENT SECRETSCHAPTER 4: SECRET #1Clarify Action-Based PrioritiesPlease Rob MeSecret #1: Clarify Action-Based PrioritiesYour Personal Definition of SuccessPriority-Based Decision MakingDynamic Priorities ModelBalancing and RebalancingJournaling Exercise: GO TAKE A NAP!CHAPTER 5: SECRET #2Set Realistic ExpectationsA Tale of Two ExpectationsSecret #2: Set Realistic ExpectationsExpectations of Yourself: Let Go of Comparison and PerfectionismOthers' Expectations of You: Let Go of Pressure and GuiltYour Expectations of Others: Let Go of Resentment and CriticismJournaling Exercise: HOW TO ESCAPE TIME POVERTY AND GET TIME RICH QUICKlCHAPTER 6: SECRET #3Strengthen Simple RoutinesRoutines Create a Natural Flow: My Morning RoutineSecret #3: Strengthen Simple RoutinesRoutines Increase a Sense of ControlRoutines Build Momentum on Big Scary ProjectsHow to Pacify Your Inner Routine RebelRoutines Require Intentional PracticeJournaling Exercise: HARD TO SWALLOWTHE IMPLEMENTATIONCHAPTER 7: HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN ROUTINESA Step-by-Step GuideFour Essential StepsStep 1: Prepare for ActionStep 2 : Anticipate EverythingStep 3: Practice the RoutineStep 4: Review, Reward, and RecalibrateCreate Your Own Routine TemplateSimple Project Plan TemplateQuick Reference Done-for-You Routines and ToolsPlanning RoutinesDaily RoutineProject-Completion RoutinesE-mail Processing RoutinesWork and School RoutinesMental Decompression RoutinesSleep, Food, and Exercise RoutinesRelationship RoutinesHome RoutinesCHAPTER 8: BE ACCOUNTABLESupport for Lasting ChangeIt Takes a Cheering Squad to Win a Book ContractWhy Be Accountable?Honesty: Be Accountable to YourselfTransparency: Be Accountable to a PersonCamaraderie: Be Accountable to a GroupCulture: Accountability Routines at WorkJournaling Exercise: STRUCTURAL SUPPORTCHAPTER 9: TIME PEACEReduce Time-Caused DramaThe Burned CasseroleWhat Frustrates Planners About Spontaneous People and Vice VersaWhat You Can Do (Even If the Other Person Doesn't Change)How to Communicate About Your Needs Instead of Retreating or ExplodingHow to Recover Quickly When You End Up Disappointed, Frustrated, or AngryLove SomeoneJournaling Exercise: CHOOSING PEACEIN GRATITUDEEPILOGUE: BUT WHAT ABOUT ... ?Where to Find Answers to Your QuestionsINDEX