Summary: <br> Last month I attended <a href="http://www.franklincovey.com/books/the5choices/book-tour" title="The 5 Choices book tour" target="_blank">The 5 Choices book tour event</a> here in Nashville, hosted by the author, <a href="http://franklincoveyspeakersbureau.com/speakers/kory-kogon.php" title="Kory Kogon" target="_blank">Kory Kogon</a>. It was a fascinating presentation and I took pages (and pages) of notes. Today I'll share my top 5 insights.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/093-losing-100-pounds-to-run-100-miles-an-interview-with-jeffrey-binney-podcast/">← Previous Episode</a><br> <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/094-becoming-rejection-proof-an-interview-with-jia-jiang-podcast/">Next Episode →</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/five-lessons-in-productivity-from-the-5-choices-book-tour/" title="5 Lessons in Productivity" target="_blank"></a>Photo Credit: <a style="color: #808080;" href="http://franklincoveyspeakersbureau.com/speakers/kory-kogon.php" target="_blank">Kory Kogon</a><br> 5 Lessons in Productivity<br> I interviewed Kory on <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/the-5-am-miracle-podcast/" title="The 5 AM Miracle Podcast" target="_blank">my podcast</a> back in episode 82 and we discussed her book in detail. Be sure to <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/082-the-5-choices-an-interview-with-kory-kogon-podcast/" title="The 5 Choices Interview with Kory Kogon" target="_blank">listen to that episode</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1476711712/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1476711712&linkCode=as2&tag=gradandclue-20&linkId=CX4B6XSX6O4VQZ7M" title="The 5 Choices" target="_blank">buy the book</a> to dive in fully.<br> #1: You Need a Measuring Stick<br> Kory was quick to define our discussion, which is ultimately about productivity, a set of numbers, measures, and outcomes. Regardless of what we do each day, we are all seeking to do things where we can verify our progress.<br> Productivity doesn't mean very much if we can't look back on what we've done and be able to analyze the end results. If you have specific goals you are trying to achieve, you also need a <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/088-fewer-goals-and-better-results-with-a-12-week-year-podcast/" title="Fewer Goals and Better Results" target="_blank">specific plan to measure the work you do</a> along the way.<br> #2: You Have 3 Problems to Tackle Right Away<br> Nearly all work in the 21st century requires more brain cells than ever before. The challenge is to use our savvy brains to overcome three distinct problems simply to get to the work that matters:<br> (1) We have more decisions to make than ever before,<br><br> (2) Our attention is under constant attack, and<br><br> (3) We have a serious energy crisis.<br> First, thanks largely to massive technological innovations, we have endless choices about what to do, when to do it, and how to go about it. It is then imperative that we train ourselves how to make smarter decisions faster and faster.<br> Secondly, adrenaline and dopamine are drugs and we are addicted. Email pings, text message dings, and phone call rings all add up to distractions and a serious lack of attention to our work. Reigning in the chaos is only possible when you develop <a href="https://www.jeffsanders.com/053-the-most-important-skill-in-the-21st-century-podcast/" title="Focus!" target="_blank">the most important skill of the 21st century: focus</a>.<br> Finally, we all need more energy. With it, we are unstoppable. Without it, we can't even concentrate on the TV shows we've been dying to watch. Without an intentional concentration on boosting and sustaining your daily energy, you will waste an incredible amount of time, even if you feel like you're getting stuff done.<br> #3: Your Job is Less About Doing and More About Thinking<br>...
