English Summary/英文概要: This practical book will help you understand why you might not be finishing a task or project, and what to do about it. But it also goes beyond a "do this, not that" approach to help you develop a deeper insight into what you should be committing to in the first place!
Divided into three parts, Part 1, "Causes," begins with a provocative chapter entitled "The Epidemic of Unfinished Everything and Its Consequences." Chapter 2 explores 21 behaviors, beliefs, and bad habits that might be at the root of not finishing. The remaining chapters in this part explore specific causes of unfinished tasks including "Having Too Much to Do at Once;" "Dealing with Procrastination" and "Having an Unrealistic or No Deadline."
Part 2, "Cures," probes such remedies as "Using F-I-N-I-S-H;" "To-Do Lists that Work;" Learning to Say "No"; and more.
Part 3, "Additional Thoughts and a Conclusion," includes a chapter entitled, "The Exception That Proves the Rule: When Failing to Finish is a Good Thing" as well as the chapter, "Summing Up," with pivotal examples and information to help you finish everything you start. A Selected Bibliography with a List of Cited Works, Resources section, and Appendix of useful supporting materials complete this time-saving book that will help you to get more done.
HOW TO FINISH EVERYTHING YOU START is based on Dr. Yager’s 3+ decades of research on time management plus new interviews and surveys focusing on finishing with more than 242 men and women from throughout the United States and internationally.
Chinese Summary/中文概要: 这本实用的书将帮助您了解为什么您可能无法完成某些任务或项目,以及如何应对这个普片发生的问题。此书更超越了“做这个,而不是那个”的方法,帮助您更深入地了解您首先应该承诺的事情!
此书分为三部分:
第一部分“原因” 以挑衅性的标题 “流行性的半途而废及其后果”开始。
这部分的第二章探讨可能导致常年半途而废的 21 种行为、信念和坏习惯。本部分的其余章节探讨了导致半途而废的具体原因,包括“一次要做的事情太多”; “处理拖延症”和“设定不切实际或没有最后期限”的问题。
第二部分 “治疗”探讨了“使用 F-I-N-I-S-H”等补救措施; “有效的待办事项列表;”学会说“不”;和更多对症下药的方法。
第三部分“其他想法和结论”包括标题为“证明规则的例外:当未能完成/半途而废是一件好事”的一章以及“总结”一章,其中包含关键示例和信息帮助您完成您开始的一切。此书包含被引著作列表、资源部分和有用辅助材料附录的精选参考书目完善了这本节省时间的书籍,将帮助您完成更多工作。
《如何完成你开始的一切/有始有终》基于 Yager 博士三十多年的时间管理研究以及采访来自美国和国际各地超过 242 名男性和女性的最新调查。
Awards/获奖情况: PRAISE: "Unfinished tasks are truly an epidemic. I was inspired by reading Jan Yager’s HOW TO FINISH EVERYTHING YOU START and I also experienced deep introspection in doing the exercises."--Ajeet Khurana, CEO"
"This book is just what I needed! I had gotten into the bad habit of starting so many projects and never getting them finished! I used to get distracted. I procrastinated. I got stuck. Then I started to apply the principles that I learned from "How to Finish Everything You Start" and it has been helping me to escape the constant feeling of being overwhelmed that I used to experience each day. I am definitely finishing more than before!” --Gina Carr, MBA, speaker and marketing strategist
From "Yourstory.com" - "Never Leave Things Half-Done: Jan Yager’s Completion Secrets" (Posted 11/16/2023)
"Jan Yager’s "How to Finish Everything You Start" is more than just a book; it’s a roadmap for anyone looking to bring their projects and goals to fruition. Through a blend of practical strategies and motivational insights, Yager equips readers with the tools needed to break the cycle of incompletion and embrace a more productive and fulfilling approach to their endeavors."
Review from India Reader:
‘How to Finish Everything You Start’ is an absolute game-changer! From the very first page, it’s like having a personal coach guiding you through the journey of completion. With practical tips, actionable steps, and real-life examples, this book equips you with the mindset and strategies to conquer procrastination and see your projects through to the end. It’s not just about starting strong, but about finishing stronger. Prepare to unleash your productivity and achieve your goals like never before!
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