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The Simplicity Survival Handbook
 32
Ways to Do Less and Accomplish More
By Bill Jensen
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Reviews
As I read this handbook, I was again reminded of Albert Einstein's
suggestion that "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but
not simpler."
Jensen organizes his material within three Sections: Daily Rituals,
Career Milestones, and Leader Essentials. In each, he provides a series
of "How tos" in combination with appropriate metrics by which to (a)
measure the current situation, (b) identify what must be done to improve
it, and then (c) measure the progress of improvement initiatives.
Each of the regular chapters is introduced by three
"Less-O-Meters," which gauge the level of courage needed undertake each
challenge, the level of difficulty, and the level of reward each brings.
Much of the advice is familiar from other time-management handbooks,
like the calls to delete e-mails unread or skip unnecessary meetings,
but other sections offer new perspective on dealing with job
orientations and regular evaluations, observing that they're more for
the company's benefit than the employee's and showing how to focus on
those parts that actually address your needs
Jensen never recommends that essentials ever be diminished by the
elimination of the superfluous. This is a key point.
I urge
you to purchase this handbook and follow Jensen's suggestion that you
skim-read it from cover-to-cover. While doing so, you will immediate
recognize those portions which are of most immediate relevance to your
own circumstances, both at work and in your private life. Focus on those
sections initially. Precisely follow the step-by-step process which
Jensen recommends. Because you will be embarking on an especially
difficult journey, expect to encounter obstacles along the way,
experiencing frustration and "combat fatigue" as you do so. Stay the
course! For Dorothy and her valiant companions, there was yellow brick
road for them to follow during their journey to the Emerald City.
Whatever your own destination may be, Jensen offers this handbook which
can become a yellow brick road for you.
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Chapter 2
How to Delete 75% of Your Emails
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Chapter 3
How to Quickly Prepare to Communicate
with Anyone, About Anything
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Chapter 10
How to Say "No" to Anyone in Any Situation
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