Aligned Thinking: Make Every Moment Count (Blanchard, Ken) | 
 enlarge | Author: Jim Steffen
Creator: Ken Blanchard
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Category: Book
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 692281
Format: Illustrated
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 136
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Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.8
ISBN: 1576753603
Dewey Decimal Number: 158
EAN: 9781576753606
ASIN: 1576753603
Publication Date: January 3, 2006
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Modern life is filled with frustrations -- too much work, too many interruptions, not enough personal time, and an increasing sense of losing control and meaning. "Aligned Thinking offers a simple, sensible remedy. The key lies in three questions: "How do I get the most from the only thing I control -- my actions now?"; "With the many options I have, how do I stay focused on what I really want?"; and "What do I really want from life and work?" Written in the style of a simple fable, the book invites readers to join Ray and Carol Walters as they learn to apply the techniques of "Aligned Thinking to their own lives. Together, they discover how to understand their priorities and develop practical ways to focus on what's important. Equally good for at work or at home, "Aligned Thinking helps partners communicate and grow closer, allowing them to reduce stress and increase productivity, motivation, morale, and, most important, satisfaction.
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 Principles we know but sometimes forget February 16, 2008
D. Wayne Thompson (Horse Capitol of The World)
While most of the information in this book is common sense, we all at times can use a reminder. The basics of "what's important now", "life balance", and "staying focused" are things that we often forget when dealing with everyday problems. Written in the story-telling method of the One-Minute Manager this book serves to remind us to slow down and focus our lives if we want to improve our quality of life.
A heartfelt recapping of why prioritizing matters July 13, 2006
Rolf Dobelli (Luzern Switzerland)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
To determine what you really want and work toward it, use the tools of "aligned thinking" - including the "MIN" or "most important now" secret - to reframe your attitude about your work and personal life. Tying your work to your long-term goals will make you more motivated to do things you once thought of as chores. The secret of success, according to author Jim Steffen, is to make every moment part of your master plan. In other words, "be here now." You have heard that advice before, but this book describes how to apply it. This is a short book (and could have been shorter), but nonetheless, it imparts useful techniques for getting more out of your time and life. Steffen takes you through a basic prioritizing and time management process to help you clarify where you're going in life, how to get there and how your daily tasks fit that goal. We recommend this book to you if you've really never sat down before to figure out your deepest desires and how to attain them.
 Telling an Important Lesson Through a Novel June 1, 2006
John Matlock (Winnemucca, NV)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a self-help business oriented book.
That probably turns you off, it sounds pretty dull, and that it's like about 700 other self-help business books.
But this one is honestly different. It is written in the form of a novel. A two career couple (Isn't everyone these days?) who are buried under work, family and other obligations that seem never ending. They use to-do lists to get things done, but then find that the to-do list is not only never ending, but getting longer and longer.
I especially liked the way it starts out, Ray, the leading character is looking back on his day. 'What have I really accomplished today?' I've asked myself that too many times, I know that I worked hard all day, but what did I really get done?
His approach to writing the book is to make it like an adventure story. Instead of simply dumping his theories out in the open, he leads you through a discovery. To me this makes the lessons he is trying to teach more meaningful, more clearly understood.
Now don't get me wrong, this isn't nearly as good a novel as say the latest 'Harry Potter.' But then again, its point is to teach a lesson, and it does that very well indeed.
Must read book April 27, 2006
Daniek K. Kuhn
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I read this book and it has made a change in my life. I am a Real Estate agent with comstant demands on my time. Jim's use of the MIN enables me to priortize what is most important now and act on that. The concept of a "holding pen" works well as I list everything that needs attention but I don't lose my focus as I have had in the past with a to do list. Lastly, the concept of looking at my MIN throughout the day helps to really stay focused. This is a terrific book and a must read for everyone. Great job Dr. Steffen!
Aligned Thinking is a way of life! April 27, 2006
Randy Messinger (CT)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I could not DISAGREE with T. Tom more!!
Yes, this is a SIMPLE book, but simple is not SIMPLISTIC!! This book presents in story format a profound lesson for living ones life to the fullest. Although similar to other time management and accomplishment books/methods that tell you to set your goals and plan steps to get there, this is the only one I have found that provides the process to help you understand & envision WHAT you goals really are! In addition it is one of the few that emphasizes the importance of setting goals for your personal life as well as your business life.
Having taken one of the first courses with Jim Steffen many years ago, the Aligned Thinking method has made a tremendous difference in my life; through my years as a corporate manager and now as president of my company. And now this book makes it available to everyone. Read it. Then read it again and again.
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