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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: To stay connected with others, you need to match your gear to each situation.
Chapter 3: Fifth gear is ideal for focused work but can make you overlook valuable chances.
Chapter 4: Fourth gear powers daily productivity, but overusing it can lead you to burn out.
Chapter 5: Third gear helps you build connections, but many struggle to enjoy others’ interests.
Chapter 6: Second gear deepens real relationships but is often neglected or pushed at the wrong moments.
Chapter 7: First gear focuses on personal recharge and underpins all the others but demands your initiative.
Chapter 8: Saying sorry in reverse gear protects respect and influence, but it must be genuine.
Chapter 9: Mastering 5 Gears takes ongoing practice and awareness of which gear each situation needs.
Description
5 Gears (2015) focuses on adapting your attitude to your environment, whether that’s a physical space or just the time of day, in order to stabilize your work/life balance and get the most out of your relationships both at work and at home. While most techniques aim to fix this through time management, by understanding the principle and application of each gear, you’ll find it easier to apply yourself to each part of your day and get the best from every moment.
Who Should Listen
- Office workers who find they can’t switch off
- Stay-at-home parents who don’t seem to stop working
- Those who aren’t reaching their full potential in different relationships