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Organize Tomorrow Today

Eight Ways to Retrain Your Mind to Optimize Performance at Work and in Life

Jason Selk, Tom Bartow and Matthew Rudy

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Organize Tomorrow Today
Singular Focus
Change one bad habit at a time
Working memory handles only 5-9 concepts
Multitasking overloads the brain and causes mistakes
Organizing Tomorrow
Identify the 3 Most Important tasks for tomorrow
Pick ONE absolute must-do task for the day
Break complex projects into smaller, manageable steps
Write plans down to activate your brain's focus filter
Time Management
Use waiting time between appointments productively
Use ask and chop to complete the first step
Set a game clock deadline to increase efficiency
Pre-structure meetings with clear goals to avoid time-wasting
Habit Rituals
Perform new behaviors at the exact same time daily
Treat early resistance as a normal, temporary phase
Motivate yourself by asking how winning vs quitting feels
Visualize your productive new self to stay committed
Self-Evaluation
Focus on the process instead of just the results
Avoid perfectionism by giving yourself credit for good work
Keep a daily success log to track positive behaviors
Ask: What went well? What to improve? What to change?
Positive Self-Talk
Encourage yourself to build necessary confidence for success
Avoid overthinking to prevent stress and paralyzing inaction
Concentrate on gradual solutions rather than overwhelming problems
Effective Communication
Cut superfluous details from speech openings and closings
Rehearse mentally throughout the day to eliminate awkward nerves
Speak slowly and pause to let listeners process points
Keep a calm tone and listen carefully in 1-on-1s
The Abnormal Advantage
Normal people make excuses and succumb to procrastination
Abnormal people take control and bypass any obstacle
Stop obsessing over external things you cannot control
Focus energy solely on aspects you can actively improve
The Mental Workout
Breathe carefully: Inhale 5s, hold 2s, exhale 6s
Recite a fixed set of encouraging personal statements
Spend 60 seconds visualizing a successful outcome

Quiz — Test Your Understanding

Question 1 of 10
Why is it ineffective to focus on multiple life changes at once?

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Organize Tomorrow Today Summary & Overview

Organize Tomorrow Today (2015) is the definitive guide to achieving a successful career and fulfilling life. These blinks offer you valuable information, giving you the tools to unlock the power of your mind, increase your self-confidence and become your most productive self.

Who Should Listen to Organize Tomorrow Today?

  • Artists and creatives looking to be more productive
  • Athletes who want to create positive new habits
  • Students and professionals who want to become better public speakers

About the Author: Jason Selk, Tom Bartow and Matthew Rudy

Dr. Jason Selk is the director of mental training for the St. Louis Cardinals, a Major League Baseball team in the United States. He is also the author of 10-Minute Toughness and Executive Toughness.

Formerly a successful college basketball coach, Tom Bartow is now a financial advisor, and has created an advanced training program for high-level advisors at Edward Jones, a financial services firm.

Matthew Rudy has coauthored over 20 books covering a wide range of topics, including golfing, business and travel.

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