Romancing the Clock
by Karlins, MarvinEdition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-01-01
Publisher(s): Prentice Hall
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Summary
Donrs"t watch the clockromance it! Filled with stories of universal appeal, this entertaining book is about time and how you can use it tolove the life you live.Illuminating ideas and twelve Action Steps help you learn to use your time to accentuate the positives and reduce the negatives in your life. Drawing on Dr. Karlinrs"s 20+ years of experience, learn how time management influences all aspects of your life and how to make life (at both homeandwork) more productive and happy. Introduces readers to a different mindset regarding time management-one that focuses on enjoying the time (and getting more out of the time) you have. Gives readers tangible recommendations and an easy way to improve their time managementand their lives. Engages readers with its practical style and conversational tone.
Author Biography
Marvin Karlins is currently a Senior Full Professor of Management in the College of Business Administration at the University of South Florida.
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. vii |
| About the Author | p. viii |
| What My Doctor's Appointment Taught Me About Time Management | p. 1 |
| Don't Accumulate Possessions That Create More Hassle Than Joy | p. 5 |
| Money Is Time: Use It to Purchase Positives and Sell "Shoelaces" in Your Life | p. 15 |
| Prune Your Interpersonal Relationships | p. 24 |
| Give the Green Face Syndrome the Red Light | p. 29 |
| Don't Get Down on Your Luck | p. 35 |
| Choose a Career As If a Third of Your Life Depended on It: It Does | p. 43 |
| Revel in the Journey or Skip the Trip! | p. 57 |
| Don't Always Put Off Until Tomorrow What You Can Enjoy Today | p. 62 |
| Avoid the Pitfalls of Perfectionism | p. 66 |
| Pursue a Healthy Lifestyle: It Enhances Joyful Living | p. 71 |
| When You Must Do Battle ... Pick Your Fights with Care | p. 87 |
| A Metaphor to Live By | p. 98 |
| Exercises and Applications | p. 103 |
| Index | p. 135 |
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