Press the Pedals Hard For Success

Only focusing on one important task will make a difference. Brian Tracey's book, "Eat That Frog" is the fuel that will further accelerate your journey to a successful life. The book oils your attitude towards work and results. Providing 21 basic principles aids a person develop his time management skills in promoting productivity.

Over and over again, "Eat That Frog" stresses the importance of:
Focus
Goals
Planning
Self-imposed deadlines
Doing the hardest tasks FIRST

Try to imagine yourself in a long drive crossing states to meet up with a very important client. That was your BIGGEST FROG in your department for the whole month. As senior supervisor of marketing, you preferred doing it yourself, your assistant as support. You have a goal, to reach your destination on an expected time. You pushed the pedals of your new Range Rover and accelerated it at 120 - 140 mph. No more pit stops, no more restroom breaks - just focused on getting there as quick as possible. Now, with that speed, you'll be in your destination 2 hours ahead of schedule. Of course, you planned to be there as early as humanly possible so you would be able to deliver your proposal at ease. At the back of your head, you only need one quality closure talk with him. 15 minutes will do and the rest is history! Not Good Enough!

By applying the principles of "Eat That Frog!" this is what the book tells you.

Be THERE a day before.

You should've already planned that trip weeks ahead. Here comes your time management skills and your productivity as an employee and as an individual. You should have prepared yourself for that closure talk. The frog was there for almost a month and it's time for it to be eaten. Very fat and tasty! Your scheduled appointment with that client should be your TOP PRIORITY. By applying FOCUS, GOAL-SETTING, PLANNING & a SELF-IMPOSED DEADLINE , it could definitely accelerate your journey to a closed deal. As Mr. Brian Tracy would quote, "If you have to eat a frog, don't look at it for too long." By pushing the pedals harder beyond limit - You will be organized and disciplined.

Eat that Frog
Eat that Frog