REVIEW: "Get out of your comfort zone" by Brian Tracy

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone is the world's best-selling personal performance book. The facts speak for themselves. It has been translated into 40 languages and published with a total circulation of over 1,200,000 copies. Brian Tracy's worldwide success began with this book. Considering that it has about 150 pages, it sounds quite intriguing.:)

You will never embody everything that was conceived, you will never regularly study new publications, you will never be able not only to leaf through a growing pile of books, but even to have elementary rest - all this requires time, which you always lack.

In his book, Brian Tracy talks about how to change the way you work and learn how to properly respond to the never-ending stream of everyday responsibilities. In total, the author gives 21 methods to improve personal efficiency. Perhaps, much in the book will not be a discovery for you - it all depends on your experience and knowledge. However, the material is presented in such a way that you will definitely move to a new level of awareness.

There is one simple truth in the book: the ability to fully focus on the most important task and perform it well from start to finish is the key not only to great success and even great achievements, but also to respect, high position and happiness. This truth can be seen in all the chapters of the books.

Each of the 21 methods to improve efficiency is completely self-sufficient, tested, practical and gives quick results. Many of the tips are applicable not only in business but also in personal life.

Plan ahead every day

The Six Ps Formula: "Proper Pre-Planning Prevents Drop in Productivity"

One of the main goals at work is to get the most out of the mental, physical and psychological effort invested. Remember, every minute you spend on planning saves 10 minutes of your work. I have long been armed with the rule of scheduling all tasks for several days in advance and correcting them every day. This approach allows you to constantly "keep your finger on the pulse", focus on the main thing and not forget about small tasks.

Always follow the 80-20 rule

I'm sure you've heard about the Pareto principle and you know that 20% of cases bring 80% of results. And it really works. But the tasks that are included in these 20% are the most difficult, require high concentration and attention. People tend to postpone these tasks every time and load themselves with passing tasks, the implementation of which does little in terms of the overall result. It is important to decide on your 20% and stop saving it. Plan to complete these tasks first.

The original formulation of the Pareto law in 1895 was a revelation to me. I think you will be interested too.

Pareto noted that society is naturally divided into two groups, the first of which is the elite - twenty percent of the richest and most influential people, and the second - Mass - the remaining eighty percent.

Always think about results

Review your to-do list and tasks regularly. Ask yourself the question "From what task, having completed it perfectly and on time, will I get the most significant results for work and life?" This will help you highlight the most important things and ignore the secondary ones.

Get creative with deferring cases

You have to come to terms with the fact that you cannot do everything that needs to be done. Something will have to be postponed for the future, namely, small matters. Another way to focus on your priorities is to learn to say no. No is one of the most powerful words in time management. Answer “no” to any requests to spend time on something not very significant, let it sound quite friendly, but decisively, so that you are not persuaded against desire.

The book "Get out of your comfort zone" is a ready-made guide for the immediate growth of personal effectiveness. It is suitable for anyone who has decided to get more out of life.