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About Damon Zahariades
Productivity expert Damon Zahariades is owner of ArtOfProductivity.com, a site devoted to showing you how to hack your day to get more things done.
He wasn't always productive. Damon spent many years in Corporate America, dragging himself to ridiculous meetings and enduring the impromptu "drive-by" visits of his coworkers, before striking out on his own. Today, he owns his own content marketing agency and creates action guides that show others how to boost their productivity.
Some personal likes and dislikes:
- Damon loves coffee
- he's less fond of soft drinks
- he loves dogs
- he's not crazy about cats
- he loves 80s hair band music
- he doesn't like country music
- he thinks he's hilarious
- his wife thinks he's slightly less than hilarious
- he loves movies
- he can't stand it when people talk during a movie
- he loves economics
- he hates politics
Join Damon at his blog at http://www.ArtOfProductivity.com and sign up for his ongoing series of productivity hacks via email.
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Finally Let Go of Your Negative Thoughts and Enjoy the Emotional Freedom You Deserve!
Are you struggling with anger, regrets, and resentment? Do you feel emotionally exhausted, stressed, and discouraged by painful memories? Are you holding on to things that are making you feel miserable?If so, THE ART OF LETTING GO is for you.
Imagine being able to let go of the emotional turmoil that's burdening you. Imagine being able to finally release the negative thoughts and painful memories that are weighing you down.
THE ART OF LETTING GO gives you a complete toolkit that you can use to overcome the emotional anguish that's ruining your quality of life.
You'll learn numerous strategies you can employ to reverse years of negative mental conditioning. You'll discover how to retrain your brain and jettison crippling thought patterns.
You'll receive all of the tools you need to finally let go of the emotional anchors that are preventing you from enjoying life to its fullest.
In THE ART OF LETTING GO, you'll discover:
- the 20 most common things people hold on to (and endure misery as a result)
- why it's so difficult to let go of negative thoughts and painful memories
- how to revoke your inner critic's privileges and silence its hurtful voice
- why we idealize the past and how doing so pushes us to cling to emotional pain in the present (and a technique for short circuiting this process)
- how trying to make yourself happy is actually causing you to feel unhappy
- one of the most powerful and simplest ways to let things go (and you can use it immediately!)
PLUS, BONUS MATERIAL: in addition to 21 strategies you can use to confront and finally let go of your negative thoughts and emotions, you'll also receive 3 BONUS strategies. Few people talk about these 3 tactics, but they work wonders.
Moreover, each strategy comes with an exercise designed to give you an opportunity to put it to immediate use.
If you're tired of feeling burdened by painful memories, bitterness, regret, shame, and other debilitating emotions, it's time to make a positive, rewarding change. Grab your copy of THE ART OF LETTING GO today and finally experience the emotional freedom you deserve.
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Stop Being A People Pleaser! Learn How To Set Boundaries And Say NO - Without Feeling Guilty!
Are you fed up with people taking advantage of you? Are you tired of coworkers, friends, and family members demanding your time and expecting you to give it to them?
If so, THE ART OF SAYING NO is for you.
Imagine being able to turn down requests and decline invitations with confidence and poise. Imagine saying no to people asking you for favors, and inspiring their respect in the process.
DOWNLOAD The Art Of Saying NO: How To Stand Your Ground, Reclaim Your Time And Energy, And Refuse To Be Taken For Granted (Without Feeling Guilty!)
Amazon bestselling author, Damon Zahariades, provides a step-by-step, strategic guide for setting boundaries and developing the assertiveness you need to maintain them. You'll learn how to say no in every situation, at home and in the workplace, according to your convictions. And best of all, you'll discover how to get your friends, family members, bosses, coworkers, and neighbors to respect your boundaries and recognize your personal authority.
In THE ART OF SAYING NO, you'll discover:
- my personal struggle with being a people pleaser (and how I overcame the habit!)
- the top 11 reasons we tend to say yes when we know we should say no
- 10 simple strategies for turning people down with finesse
- why saying no to people doesn't make you a bad person (the opposite is true!)
- the best way to develop the habit of setting personal and professional boundaries
- how to know whether you're a people pleaser (and how to gauge the severity of the problem)
PLUS, BONUS MATERIAL: dedicated sections on saying no to your spouse, kids, friends, neighbors, coworkers, clients, bosses, and even strangers!
If you're sick and tired of being taken for granted, grab your copy of THE ART OF SAYING NO today! Start taking control of your life by learning how to say that simple, beautiful word: "No."
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Bravely Endure Hardship, Perform Under Pressure, and Overcome Challenges More Easily Than You Ever Thought Possible!
Do you feel overwhelmed by your circumstances? Are you exhausted and overburdened with stress? Are you tempted to give up whenever you encounter obstacles and mishaps?
If so, THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS HANDBOOK is for you.
Imagine boldly facing any challenge that comes your way. Imagine confronting any problem you run into and resolving it with confidence.
Imagine being 100% certain that you can handle any predicament or setback life throws at you.
DOWNLOAD The Mental Toughness Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Facing Life's Challenges, Managing Negative Emotions, and Overcoming Adversity with Courage and Poise!
Amazon bestselling author, Damon Zahariades, provides a step-by-step training program for toughening your mind against adversity. You'll learn how to persevere when life become difficult and your circumstances deviate from your plans. You'll discover how to handle pressure, control your impulses, and endure the emotional and psychological distress that accompany misfortune.
And best of all, you'll learn how to achieve more than you thought possible through sheer tenacity and determination.
In THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS HANDBOOK, you'll discover:
- how mental toughness differs from grit (most people mistakenly think they're the same thing)
- the top 7 traits mentally-tough people adopt to conquer any problem they encounter
- how mental toughness is closely entwined with emotional mastery (as well as the importance of self-awareness and empathy)
- 5 daily habits you must embrace to strengthen your mind and harden your resolve
- why willpower and motivation are unreliable (and how mental toughness trumps both!)
- 5 simple tips for controlling your impulses and delaying gratification
- how Navy SEALs develop mental toughness (and 5 surprising tactics they employ to do so)
PLUS, YOU'LL RECEIVE 18 EXERCISES that'll help you to apply the advice and tactics you'll learn throughout this book!
If you're tired of feeling like giving up when life gets tough, grab your copy of THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS HANDBOOK today! Start training your mind to endure stress and pressure, face adversity with courage, and boldly weather any storm.
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Finally! Discover How To Create To-Do Lists That Work!
Do you feel frustrated because you can't seem to finish every item on your daily to-do lists? Do you feel discouraged because you're not effectively managing your workload and responsibilities at your office and home?
If so, it's not your fault.
Millions of people are using to-do lists that set them up for failure. No matter how hard they work, they're left with a laundry list of unfinished tasks at the end of each day.
You can probably relate from experience. If you're creating to-do lists like most people, your lists are almost certainly failing to do their job. You're probably feeling aggravated and dispirited as a result.
The good news is that there's a simple solution. It's a matter of using an approach specifically designed to help you organize, manage, and address every task and responsibility on your plate in a timely fashion.
This approach is detailed in To-Do List Formula: A Stress-Free Guide To Creating To-Do Lists That Work! It's the only guide you'll ever need to create an effective personal task management system.
To-Do Lists And Personal Task Management Made Simple!
In To-Do List Formula, you'll discover:
- 8 Reasons You're Failing To Get Through Your Daily To-Do Lists
- The 10 Most Popular To-Do List Systems (And Why They're Flawed)
- Step-By-Step Instructions For Creating The Perfect To-Do List
- How To Keep Your To-Do List System Running Smoothly
- The Pros And Cons Of Paper Vs. Online To-Do Lists
- How Your To-Do Lists And Calendar Work Together
That's a bird's-eye view of what you'll find in To-Do List Formula: A Stress-Free Guide To Creating To-Do Lists That Work! Click the cover image above to view the entire table of contents. This fast-moving guide is organized so you can easily jump back and forth to the sections that interest you in the moment.
If you're tired of creating to-do lists that constantly disappoint you, now's the time to make a positive change. Learn the correct strategy and enjoy increased productivity, less stress, and more free time in the process.
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Learn How To Take Quick Action, Make Fast Decisions, And Get More Done In Less Time!
Do you regularly procrastinate? Do you often struggle to get started on important projects? Do you allow tasks to pile up until they make you feel stressed and overwhelmed?
If so, there's a simple solution: THE PROCRASTINATION CURE.
Imagine looking at your to-do list and immediately tackling, completing, and crossing off tasks. Imagine making quick decisions regarding which projects receive your immediate attention. Imagine finishing your work each day with hours to spare!
Amazon bestselling author, Damon Zahariades, provides a start-to-finish blueprint for beating your inner procrastinator. He'll show you, step by step, how to overcome your tendency to put off important chores, projects, and activities, and consistently take action that catapults your productivity.
You'll receive more than 21 proven tactics for conquering your impulse to procrastinate. You'll also learn the REASONS you procrastinate, along with actionable advice on how to nip them in the bud.
In THE PROCRASTINATION CURE, you'll discover:
- The 13 most common reasons people postpone taking action
- Why your to-do list might be encouraging you to procrastinate (and what to do about it)
- How to create an action-prompting reward system tailored to your personal proclivities
- 4 easy tips for silencing your inner perfectionist and getting to work
- Surprising advice from Mark Twain on how to beat procrastination
- The one decision that'll spur you to take action and complete tasks in record time
- The power of accountability (and how to find the perfect partner)
- How to prioritize tasks and projects according to your personal goals
- A 3-step system for tracking your energy levels, and using the data to maximize your productivity
- How to use Time Chunking to tackle large, daunting projects
- One of the most common forms of self-sabotage (and how to avoid it)
- How to muzzle your inner critic and eliminate negative self-talk
- A curious strategy novelist Victor Hugo successfully used to tame his inner procrastinator
- And much, much more!
THE PROCRASTINATION CURE is for anyone who struggles to take action. Whether you're a student, corporate executive, entrepreneur, or stay-at-home parent, the tactics described in this book can set the stage for a personal transformation.
Grab your copy of THE PROCRASTINATION CURE today to finally conquer your inner procrastinator and get to work on tasks and projects you're tempted to put off until later!
This how-to guide is written in the great self-help, personal development tradition of Cal Newport, David Allen, and S.J. Scott.
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If so, you need The 30-Day Productivity Plan.
This action guide takes you, step by step, through 30 bad habits that are crippling your time management efforts. Each habit is explored in detail. You'll learn about the triggers that prompt them and the ways in which they hurt your productivity. Most importantly, you'll receive actionable tips you can use immediately to curb the bad habits that are holding you back and create healthier, more productive habits in their place.
A Blueprint For Better Time Management!
The 30-Day Productivity Plan gives you the tools to make the most of your time. It gives you the steps along with a simple system for putting those steps into action.
Here's a sample of what you'll learn in this fast-paced action guide:
- A simple formula for creating to-do lists that actually work
- How to slash the amount of time it takes you to complete any task
- How to stop being a people-pleaser and catapult your productivity
- 5 tips for designing your workday so you can avoid working overtime
Imagine how the extra time you'll have after putting these tips into practice will improve your life:
- You'll experience less stress
- You'll enjoy more time with your family
- You'll be able to pursue personal hobbies
- You'll have the freedom to be more spontaneous
And that's just scratching the surface.
The 30-Day Productivity Plan will show you how to create a rewarding lifestyle while still getting things done. You'll learn:
- How to create a diet that improves, rather than hinders, your productivity
- A 6-step system for breaking your procrastination habit
- 6 easy tips for curbing your social media addiction
- The productivity-killing effect of television and how to deal with it
- How to control your inner critic and regain confidence in yourself
Are you ready to reap the benefits of high productivity? Would you like to get things done more quickly so you'll have the time you need to pursue other passions? You need The 30-Day Productivity Plan. In this action guide, you'll discover:
- 6 ways to leverage your body's natural rhythms to get more work done
- The one addiction nearly everyone suffers from (and how to crush it!)
- 4 actionable tips for taking advantage of the Pareto principle
- 5 steps to creating reachable goals that motivate you to be more productive
- An 8-step formula for avoiding - or recovering from - burno
Discover How to Finally Overcome Indecision and Make Smart, Effective, and CONFIDENT Choices Without Fear or Regret!
Our decisions shape our lives.
Smart decisions lead to promising opportunities, greater happiness, and richer experiences. Poor decisions get us into trouble and often impose serious consequences.
That's why making decisions can be so difficult. There's a lot at stake.
HOW TO MAKE BETTER DECISIONS shows you, step by step, how to choose wisely every time. You'll discover how to stop agonizing and make smart decisions quickly and confidently with zero regret. You'll also learn how to recognize influences, both internal and external, that threaten to sabotage your choices.
In HOW TO MAKE BETTER DECISIONS, you'll discover:
- the top 6 reasons we make bad decisions
- 10 cognitive biases that sabotage us (and how to overcome each one!)
- a simple 6-step framework for making FAST decisions without fear
- an advanced strategy for creating pros-and-cons lists that actually work
- how to avoid information overload (and 4 types of filters that'll do the heavy lifting for you!)
- 7 ways to methodically challenge your assumptions in any situation
- how to perform a simple paired comparison analysis (it's easier than you might think!)
- the 10 questions you must ask yourself before making any important decision
- more than a dozen systems, methods, and hacks that will improve your decision-making skills
If you're feeling overwhelmed, under pressure, and indecisive, HOW TO MAKE BETTER DECISIONS offers a simple, practical solution. Here's how to make better personal and professional decisions to create a truly rewarding life.
Grab your copy today!
A Simple 6-Step System For Achieving Extraordinary Results In Every Area Of Your Life!
Are you sick and tired of setting goals that rarely pan out? Are you frustrated with pursuing dreams that never come to pass?
If so, you'll love The P.R.I.M.E.R. Goal Setting Method.
Imagine knowing you can accomplish anything you set out to do. Imagine pursuing a new skill, a coveted promotion, a promising relationship, a toned physique, or financial independence, without a shred of doubt that you'll succeed.
This can be your reality. You can learn how to set goals that always bear fruit. Moreover, you may be surprised by how simple doing so is.
DOWNLOAD The P.R.I.M.E.R. Goal Setting Method: The Only Goal Achievement Guide You'll Ever Need!
Amazon bestselling author Damon Zahariades provides a clear, concise, and actionable system for accomplishing anything you set out to do. You'll learn how to approach goal setting in a way that practically guarantees success. Along the way, you'll experience a massive boost in self-confidence. After achieving goal after goal, you'll begin to anticipate success as a foregone conclusion.
In The P.R.I.M.E.R. Goal Setting Method, you'll discover:
- 7 Reasons You're Failing To Achieve Your Goals (And What To Do About Each One!)
- The Top 10 Goal-Setting Systems Used Today (And How Each Of Them Is Seriously Flawed)
- My Personal 6-Step Method For Setting Goals That Always Deliver Results
- A Quick-Start Guide To Tracking Your Progress
- One Of The Most Important Steps In Setting Goals (It's Overlooked By Today's Popular Systems)
- Which Is Better: Goals Or Routines? (The Answer May Surprise You)
- Why You Should Always Perform A Goal Autopsy On Failed Goals (And How To Do It!)
The P.R.I.M.E.R. Goal Setting Method gives you a simple, but incredibly effective, step-by-step process you can use today! It's practical. It's actionable. And if you follow it closely, it'll deliver extraordinary results!
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Achieve More, Create More, And Experience More Success And Joy - While Taking Less Action!
Do you often feel like you're spinning your wheels without getting anything done? Do you feel tired, overwhelmed, and frustrated that you're not accomplishing your goals?
If so, it's time to 80/20 Your Life!
Imagine getting everything done while having the spare time you need to relax and pursue your passions. Imagine improving your career, home life, relationships, and health, spending a fraction of the time and effort you believe is required.
It's possible. It's even easy. And the solution is surprisingly simple.
DOWNLOAD 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!
Amazon bestselling author Damon Zahariades offers a clear, practical, and easy-to-implement strategy for getting extraordinary results in your life with less action. You'll learn how to adopt an unconventional mindset that'll optimize every aspect of your daily experience. And best of all, you'll enjoy a more rewarding lifestyle while spending less time and effort creating it.
In 80/20 Your Life!, you'll discover:
- How To Advance Your Career Without Wasting Time On Trivial Tactics
- How To Manage Your Home Life With Minimal Time And Effort
- The Secret To Building Meaningful Relationships That Enrich Your Life
- Simple Tactics For Getting Into Shape Without Crazy Diets And Exercise Routines
- How To Streamline Your Finances In Minutes Per Month
- The Keys To Accelerated Learning And Better Retention
- How To Rapidly Grow Your Business Without Working Yourself To The Bone
This book isn't about theory. It offers actionable advice you can use starting right now!
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Skyrocket Your Productivity With This Simple, Proven Mind Hack!
What if you had the ability to ignore distractions and get "into the zone" whenever you needed to? How might razor-sharp focus on demand affect your productivity?
Imagine having more free time to spend with your friends and loved ones. Imagine having the freedom to pursue things you're passionate about, whether it's gardening, hiking, reading, or restoring a classic car.
Amazon bestselling author, Damon Zahariades, takes you through a proven system that'll help you to master your attention, keep distractions at bay, and get more done in less time. The system he describes in FAST FOCUS has helped business owners, executives, athletes, students, and parents to triple their productivity, reduce their stress levels, and achieve more success in everything they do.
It can do the same for you.
Download FAST FOCUS To Finally Master Your Attention And Ignore Distractions!
In FAST FOCUS, you'll discover:
- The 10 obstacles that are crippling your ability to concentrate
- How to truly know whether you have a focus problem
- The 11 workspace tweaks that'll help you reach a flow state
- A simple workflow method that can double your productivity
- How to use music to help you get into the zone (and the BEST type of music to use)
- How to manage your email without letting it destroy your focus
- How to avoid meetings that hobble your concentration
- The one workflow method scientists claim increases productivity without fail
- A surprising (and simple!) technique that'll instantly increase your focus
- How to arrange your day to take maximum advantage of your fluctuating energy levels
- How to stop others from interrupting you without hurting their feelings
- How to leverage your brain's love for routine to achieve hyperfocus
- How to evict your inner perfectionist and produce higher-quality work
- Why caffeine is hurting your focus (and how to make it work for you!)
- BONUS: The 5 secrets to maintaining your focus at Starbucks
Grab your copy of FAST FOCUS today to finally master your focus, keep distractions at bay, and get more done in less time!
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Reduce Your Stress, Feel More Energized, And Experience More Success Each Day With A Simple Morning Routine!
Do you want to enjoy better health, stronger relationships, and improved focus? Would you like to lower your stress levels, develop a positive attitude, and have more quality time to yourself?
If so, there's an easy way to make it happen: undergo a MORNING MAKEOVER.
Amazon bestselling author, Damon Zahariades, shows you how to overhaul your mornings to enjoy a greater level of personal and professional success each day. By creating purposeful morning routines, you'll experience less mental fatigue, improved physical health, a more optimistic mindset, and increased productivity. In MORNING MAKEOVER, you'll learn a simple, step-by-step system for developing routines that complement your goals.
Imagine waking up excited to start your day.
Imagine feeling relaxed and self-confident regardless of the challenges you're bound to face throughout the day.
Imagine getting more done than you ever thought possible, and doing your best work in the process!
What if you could experience these and other benefits by adopting a simple morning routine? How would that change your life?
Download MORNING MAKEOVER To Create An Extraordinary Life - One Morning At A Time!
In MORNING MAKEOVER, you'll discover:
- How adopting a purposeful morning routine can literally change your life
- Why you're having trouble getting to sleep at night (and what to do about it)
- How your evening routine impacts your morning routine
- The role of intentionality (and why it's crucial to your success)
- 10 things you can do to guarantee you wake up feeling energized
- Whether being an "early riser" is important (the answer may surprise you!)
- The single most important step to creating a quality morning routine
- How to design a morning routine that complements your goals
- The secret to creating morning routines that stick
- 7 common obstacles to adopting a morning routine (and how to overcome each of them!)
- How 10 ultra-successful high achievers spend their mornings
Grab your copy of MORNING MAKEOVER today to finally take control of your mornings and enjoy more personal and professional success each day!
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Finally! A Step-By-Step Guide For Overcoming Perfectionism!
Are you a perfectionist? Is your perfectionism causing you to feel stressed and overwhelmed?
What if you could silence your inner critic and eliminate your fear of failure?
Imagine being able to take action without the fear of self-criticism. Imagine no longer feeling paralyzed with indecision. Imagine finally letting go of your perfectionism, and feeling confident, enthusiastic, and inspired.
Amazon bestselling author, Damon Zahariades, offers a stimulating, thought-provoking guide that'll help you to overcome your perfectionistic tendencies and enjoy a more rewarding life. He'll take you, step by step, through a complete action plan designed to reverse your compulsion to be perfect. The tactics described in THE JOY OF IMPERFECTION have been used by thousands of people to silence their inner critics, embrace imperfection, and live without fear of others' disapproval.
These tactics can produce the same results for you!
DOWNLOAD The Joy Of Imperfection: 18 Simple Steps to Silencing Your Inner Critic, Overcoming Perfectionism, and Embracing Your Imperfect Life!
In THE JOY OF IMPERFECTION, you'll discover:
- why you pursue perfection in the first place
- how your perfectionism compels you to avoid taking risks
- the harmful effect of negative self-talk (and how to stop it cold)
- why perfectionism encourages procrastination
- how perfectionism dampens your creativity (and how to reverse the effect)
- why you have difficulty adapting to changing circumstances
- how to tell whether your perfectionism is out of control
- why your expectations may be at the heart of the problem
- how to challenge your inner critic (and win every time!)
- why your personal and professional growth is at risk
- a simple way to use gamification to beat your perfectionism
- how to use a popular productivity hack to control your perfectionism
- 18 exercises designed to help you squash your perfectionistic behavior
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