The Joy of Missing Out
By Tanya Dalton
Live More by Doing Less. Thomas Nelson, 2019.
Summary of The Joy of Missing Out book by Tanya Dalton
A guide to clarifying what is important to you, prioritizing your time, and simplifying your tasks, in order to overcome stress and boost productivity in your life.
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What do you get from this book? A clear and direct approach to start being productive, rather than being busy
Being busy makes you feel like you get a lot done, but productivity focuses on getting important tasks done
Before you can think about your to-do list, you must choose to focus on your values and eliminate self-limiting beliefs
The direction of your life should be a deeply fulfilling guiding principle to clarify your decisions
Setting goals and boundaries helps focus your energy on what you want to achieve
Creating a priority list to organize tasks is better than an unscheduled, unorganized to-do list
Developing habits and routines keeps you from feeling overwhelmed with decisions and tasks
A structured day helps you take consistent actions that have long-term effects
Better than balance, harmony in your life comes from being intentional about when you say yes
When life seems out of balance and against you, it’s helpful to focus on what you can control
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Who should read The Joy of Missing Out book
- Busy men and women
- business owners
- anyone who juggles several commitments
About the author of The Joy of Missing Out
Tanya Dalton
Tanya Dalton is a productivity expert and the founding CEO of inkWELL Press Productivity Co. She designs and sells products aimed at helping people be more effective and productive with their time. Dalton regularly contributes to Entrepreneur, Fast Company and Forbes, Inc.
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