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The problem of not having enough time is as old as timeitself, and so are most of the proposed cures. The trouble is, theydon't seem to work. The Mind Gym: Give me time proposes a radicallydifferent approach to time and how we use it. Combining extensivepsychological research with five years of testing amongst The MindGym's 100,000 members, this book offers practical solutions thatwill make you feel great about how your time is spent. The book ispacked with techniques including *how to achieve more by slowingdown * tiny time investments that deliver massive returns * how tosay 'no' and be loved for it * simple ways to get other people towant to do your work for you * how to get time with people whohaven't got time for you And there's no need to read this book fromcover to cover. The questionnaire at the start guides you directlyto the chapters that will help you most.
