The 5 Choices – The Path to Extraordinary Productivity
The authors (Kory Kogon, Adam Merrill and Leena Rinne) describe the purpose of this book is to “help you get out from under that gravel, take fresh breath and reclaim your life.” Very well achieved by describing the 5 critical techniques in The 5 Choices – The Path to Extraordinary Productivity, there’s something to learn and implement for all of us who want to streamline work and make our days more productive.
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The 5 Choices – The Path to Extraordinary Productivity
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