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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+
Organizing Tomorrow+
Time Management+
Habit Rituals+
Self-Evaluation+
Positive Self-Talk+
Effective Communication+
The Abnormal Advantage+
The Mental Workout+

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Question 1 of 10
Why is it ineffective to focus on multiple life changes at once?
  • A. The conscious mind can only process 5 to 9 concepts at a time.
  • B. Multitasking depletes the brain's glucose levels too rapidly.
  • C. People naturally lose motivation after three weeks of trying to change.
  • D. The subconscious mind resists changes that occur simultaneously.
Question 2 of 10
What is the recommended method for organizing tomorrow's tasks today?
  • A. Write down every task you need to do and schedule them back-to-back.
  • B. List the Three Most Important things and pick one absolute priority to finish that day.
  • C. Tackle the easiest tasks first to build momentum for the harder ones.
  • D. Keep your goals strictly mental to avoid the stress of looking at a long written list.
Question 3 of 10
What biological benefit comes from physically writing down your prioritized plan?
  • A. It lowers cortisol levels and reduces physical stress.
  • B. It triggers the release of dopamine when you cross items off.
  • C. It activates the reticular activating system (RAS) to filter important information to the forefront of your mind.
  • D. It stimulates the amygdala to create a sense of urgency and motivation.
Question 4 of 10
How does the 'ask and chop' technique help avoid procrastination?
  • A. By asking a colleague for help and chopping the project in half.
  • B. By asking yourself what the first step is and focusing only on completing that small piece.
  • C. By asking for a deadline extension and chopping out unnecessary project requirements.
  • D. By questioning your motivation and cutting out tasks that don't align with your core values.
Question 5 of 10
According to the text, what is the best way to turn a positive behavior into a lasting habit?
  • A. Doing the behavior at the exact same time each and every day to create a ritual.
  • B. Rewarding yourself with a physical treat immediately after completing the behavior.
  • C. Announcing your goals publicly so others hold you accountable.
  • D. Alternating the days you perform the habit to prevent mental burnout.
Question 6 of 10
Why is it dangerous to evaluate yourself purely on the results of your work?
  • A. It makes you overly competitive and aggressive with your peers.
  • B. It prevents you from learning what specific behaviors and processes lead to those results.
  • C. Results are mostly determined by luck, making evaluation useless.
  • D. It causes you to set your future goals too low out of fear of failure.
Question 7 of 10
What happens when you overthink a problem instead of focusing on a solution?
  • A. Your brain naturally breaks the problem down into smaller, manageable steps.
  • B. Your brain releases stress hormones, leading to tension and a loss of creative intelligence.
  • C. You activate the reticular activating system, which filters out unnecessary data.
  • D. Your channel capacity increases to handle the complex variables of the problem.
Question 8 of 10
What is a recommended strategy for delivering a more confident and effective speech?
  • A. Speak as quickly as possible to keep the audience's energy up.
  • B. Add extra complex details to the first and last five minutes to prove your expertise.
  • C. Speak slowly and pause after making a point to give the audience time to process it.
  • D. Avoid rehearsing the speech too much so it sounds spontaneous and natural.
Question 9 of 10
How do 'abnormal' people handle life differently compared to 'normal' people?
  • A. Abnormal people wait for ideal conditions before starting a project.
  • B. Abnormal people focus heavily on things they cannot control, like the weather or the economy.
  • C. Abnormal people look for ways around obstacles and focus only on what they can control.
  • D. Abnormal people use excuses like a dirty kitchen to delay ambitious goals.
Question 10 of 10
What is the first step of the 'Mental Workout' designed to reduce anxiety?
  • A. Reciting a personal mantra of encouraging statements.
  • B. Visualizing the situation you are afraid of.
  • C. Writing down everything you did well that day in a success log.
  • D. Relaxing your mind by controlling your breath.

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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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