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Create Space

How to Manage Time, and Find Focus, Productivity and Success

Derek Draper

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💡What if the secret to reaching the top of your field isn't about filling your schedule, but about the strategic "space" you leave empty?
💡Have you ever wondered how your psychological habits might be silently sabotaging your productivity and leadership potential?
💡What’s the secret to maintaining a high-performance career without sacrificing your personal relationships and mental well-being?

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Key Takeaways from Create Space

✓Understand why dedicating intentional space for self-reflection is vital for boosting your decision-making abilities and minimizing costly errors.
✓Discover how to grow your emotional intelligence by routinely checking in with your inner self and rating your physical and emotional sensations.
✓Learn how to create a personal 'stakeholder map' to evaluate your current relationships and identify exactly which connections need more of your attention.
✓Master the art of extreme productivity by breaking down massive, long-term goals into highly manageable, daily tasks.
✓Find out how distractions trigger addictive dopamine releases and learn why minimizing these daily interruptions is crucial to reclaiming your focus.

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Quiz — Test Your Understanding

Question 1 of 10

According to the author, what unique development in human history makes the concept of 'creating space' so critical today?

A. We are transitioning from an industrial economy to a purely knowledge-based economy.
B. For the first time, humans need to create space to get relief from being overcrowded and overscheduled, rather than exploring and filling space.
C. Technological advancements have eliminated the physical spaces we used to occupy for deep work.
D. Human attention spans have dropped so significantly that we can no longer process complex information.

Question 2 of 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the four kinds of space required for deep and meaningful reflection?

A. Temporal space
B. Relational space
C. Financial space
D. Psychic space

Question 3 of 10

How does the author suggest dealing with a widespread fear of failure?

A. By avoiding high-risk projects until you have built up enough confidence.
B. By incorporating failure into a growth mind-set and accepting it as a learning opportunity.
C. By adopting a fixed mind-set to strictly limit unknown variables and surprises.
D. By delegating tasks that have a high probability of failure to external contractors.

Question 4 of 10

What does the acronym CPB stand for in the context of feeling stuck in your career?

A. Career Progression Blockers
B. Central Psychological Biases
C. Corporate Performance Benchmarks
D. Core Pathogenic Beliefs

Question 5 of 10

In the example of Beata's team at the global beverage company, what underlying belief was hurting the team's ability to perform?

A. They believed that asking management for help was a sign of weakness.
B. They felt they always had to be nice, which caused problems and conflicts to be kept quiet and left to fester.
C. They believed that individual success was more important than the team's overall targets.
D. They felt that long-term planning was useless in their fast-changing market.

Question 6 of 10

What is the main difference between being productive and simply being busy, as illustrated by the story of Darren at Red Technologies?

A. Being busy involves delegating tasks, while being productive means doing them yourself.
B. Being productive requires working longer hours than being busy.
C. Being busy often involves reacting to chaos and putting out fires, while being productive focuses on planning and actually delivering.
D. Being productive relies on spontaneous decisions, whereas being busy relies on rigid schedules.

Question 7 of 10

According to the 4D Rule for prioritizing tasks, what criteria must a task meet to be placed in the 'Do' category?

A. It must be quick and easy to complete so you can build momentum for the day.
B. It must be a task that gives you a quick hit of dopamine to boost your mood.
C. It must be a task that your boss specifically requested, regardless of its urgency.
D. It must be essential, urgent, and something that cannot be done by someone else.

Question 8 of 10

How does the author define 'the third space' in the context of leadership?

A. A physical location outside the office where employees can brainstorm without distractions.
B. The space created when two people attempt to work together.
C. The mental space a leader needs to reflect on their own performance.
D. The gap between a company's current performance and its long-term goals.

Question 9 of 10

What common leadership mistake did Yulia make when managing other leaders?

A. She provided the solutions herself, leaving no room for the other person to learn and solve the problem.
B. She delegated too much of her own work to them, causing them to burn out.
C. She refused to hold regular one-on-one meetings, completely ignoring the 'third space'.
D. She focused entirely on long-term strategy and ignored day-to-day operational problems.

Question 10 of 10

What is the primary purpose of scheduling a 'No. 1 Meeting'?

A. To meet with your top-performing employee to discuss their career trajectory.
B. To pitch your most important, high-priority project to the executive board.
C. To hold a regular meeting with yourself to assess your strategy, mind-set, and productivity.
D. To gather the entire team to establish the single most important goal for the year.

Create Space — Full Chapter Overview

1Recommendation
2Reflection is essential to good work, but it requires space, effort, and a willingness to face uncomfortable truths.
3Making space for learning can help us move past our fears.
4Creating space to connect begins with understanding your emotions and core pathogenic beliefs.
5By making space to share and relate, you can build a vibrant workplace and strong relationships.
6Planning is essential for productivity, and it doesn’t have to limit flexibility.
7Making space for doing means avoiding distractions and learning how to prioritize.
8Effective leaders know how to empower others and delegate.
9With space to be, you can reconnect with your purpose and regain a sense of balance.
10Opportunities can come at a cost, while No. 1 Meetings can help keep you on track.
11Final summary

Create Space Summary & Overview

Create Space (2018) is a collection of the many tools and methods used by Derek Draper in his role as a coach for business leaders around the world. As a practicing psychologist and sought-after consultant, Draper honed his knowledge and is generous in sharing what he’s learned and observed over the years. Whether you’re a CEO or an intern, or somewhere in between, Draper’s valuable insights help you establish a balanced and successful career.

Who Should Listen to Create Space?

Managers and executives who want to improve their leadership skills
Anyone interested in self-help and productivity
People who want to improve their relationships

About the Author: Derek Draper

Derek Draper was an English business psychologist and political lobbyist. He coached CEOs and high-ranking executives in some of the world’s biggest corporations.

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