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Master Time Management and Productivity (Bonus Free eBook)

Name: Master Time Management and Productivity (Bonus Free eBook)
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Ultimate guide to time management and reducing stress & anxiety - Increase your productivity, crush your goals! [5.5PDU]

Created byGerrit Fourie Consulting and Coaching

Last updated 1/2023

English

What you'll learn

Discover how you can get your time to work for you instead of continuing to work for it.
Take charge of your time, greatly increase your productivity and start getting the value from your minutes that you truly deserve.
The concepts, philosophies and the mindset that enables mastery of time management and reduction in stress and anxiety.
How to identify the things that are stealing your time without you even noticing it.
How your mind and body influences your productivity and how you can use your body to improve your time management and productivity.
Trailed and tested productivity tools and techniques that you can start using today to achieve your goals with much greater focus and speed.
A mindset that will not only serve you for productive management of your time, but will also enable you to live YOUR EXTRAORDINARY life the way you DESERVE.
Join me and rediscover what your time means to you, how it can and should serve you and start your journey of getting the most out of time and life.

Course content

8 sections • 53 lectures • 2h 31m total length

Welcome!3:11
A short welcome message from the course instructor and introductory information on time and productivity management and how this course will help you to improve both.
What to Expect From the Course2:32
A summary of the course structure and background information on how this course will systematically take you through your productivity and time management journey.
Ratings and Reviews Please - Plus a Free Gift1:19
Please provide an honest review of your course experience. I really appreciate the feedback.
PMI Professional Development Units Claim Procedure1:21
Provides guidelines for claiming your Professional Development Units on the PMI-CCRS website.
Free eBook - Master Time Management and Productivity1:49
Download you free eBook version of the course.
Connect with Gerrit Fourie0:26

Defining Time - What Does Time Really Mean to Us.3:47
Our time is limited and endlessly precious. Before we start increasing your productivity, we start of by philosophizing about the real value of time and why it is so important that you take back control of your time.
The Cumulative Effect2:37
The cumulative effect, from the perspective of time management, is long term significant time loss due to small, regular, insignificant events. This lecture is all about fostering awareness of something that is unconsciously stealing your time and reducing your productivity.
Time Management and What Can Actually be Managed3:11
Time management is really all about effective self management with a focus on time. In this lecture we take a quick look at how you can better manage yourself by being aware of habit formation and procrastination and their effects on your ability to be productive.
Exercise 1: Building Self Discipline2:20
This exercise will prime your mind for building better self-discipline - something which you are going to tap into a lot in order to improve the use of your time, reduce your anxiety and take back your life.
Mistaking Movement for Achievement2:58
Modern society comes from a long tradition of the results by volume approach. Times have changed, but it seems that we have not adapted. Here we take a closer look at the concepts of effectiveness and efficiency and how these two key concepts affect your productivity and sensible use of your time.
Exercise 2: Start Prioritizing1:45
This simple exercise is all about priming yourself to start prioritizing. Here you start your journey of mastering the balance between effectiveness and efficiency.
The 2 Basic Principles of Time Management1:28
Time and productivity management is built upon two very basic principles. In this lecture we explore them and how this course will help you to obtain both.
PDU Requisite Quiz Section 2

The Productivity Fallacy: Multitasking3:06
Multitasking, the pride of many and the downfall of all. Doing several things at once is not helping you to get more done. In fact you are really acting to your own detriment. Learn what multitasking really doing to you and your productivity.
The Misconception of the Right Moment2:30
As humans we all share this tendency to wait for the moment to be right. This may be applicable to some circumstances, but from a time management perspective there is no such thing. The hardest part of any journey is the first step.
Self Preservation and Avoiding the Uncomfortable2:30
We all hate uncomfortable situations and we are genetically predisposed to act in self preserving ways. In this lecture we explore the concept of self preservation and you will learn about the importance of distinguishing.
Exercise 3: Face the Uncomfortable1:47
This exercise is all about learning to face the uncomfortable situations we tend to avoid. The same ones that significantly influences our productivity.
Planning: The Misperception3:34
I have found that most people have a major misconception when it comes to planning. In this lecture you will learn how you should really be thinking about planning and how you can leverage it to improve your productivity and reduce your stress.
Personal Neglect2:34
You are your own best weapon when it comes to winning the battle on unproductive use of your time. In this lecture we will be taking a closer look at how you influence your productivity and what neglecting yourself means for your time.
Distractions: The Twenty First Century, Your Friends and You4:16
Distractions are plentiful in this day and age. In this lecture we explore the main factors that distract us as well as how disruptive these seemingly small distractions can be from a productivity perspective.
Distractions Categorized5:56
In this lecture I present the three categories of distractions that are in my opinion the most detrimental to the productive use of your time. each of these categories will be addressed with specific strategies later in the course.
Overwhelm: When You Feel Everything is Just TOO Much2:46
Modern times, technology and ease of access to information comes at the cost of relentless overwhelm. In this section we explore the psychology behind this phenomenon.
PDU Requisite Quiz Section 3

Managing Your Time Vehicle1:17
This lecture serves to introduce the section on your anatomy and how it influences the use of your time.
Personal Strengths and Weaknesses2:19
You know who you are. In this lecture I talk about your strengths and weaknesses and the concept of using them to serve your goals.
Tailoring Your Strategy1:40
We are all unique in some way or another. Keep this in the back of your mind and take to heart what I share about tailoring your productivity system in this lecture.
Psychology7:08
Your mind is and will always be the single most powerful weapon you have. In this lecture we explore what I believe to be the five important psychological aspects you have to attend to if you wan to master the productive use of your time.
Exercise 4: Psychological Priming4:49
This exercise is all about priming your psyche for positivity and molding that power mindset you need in order to get the most out of yourself.
Physiology6:13
Your body regulates your energy. Energy plays a major role in productivity. In this lecture we explore what I believe to be the four important physiological aspects you have to attend to if you wan to master the productive use of your time.
Exercise 5: Psychological Priming0:56
This exercise serves as a challenge to take up a form of physical exercise that suits you. Start the journey of improving your cardiovascular health. Not only will you be more productive, but you will benefit in many other aspects as well.
PDU Requisite Quiz Section 4

Section Introduction1:40
Introduction to the section on the techniques that you can use to hack you time use and improve your productivity.
The War on Distractions Part 1 – Profligates5:36
This lecture builds on the earlier lecture on the three categories of distractions and you will learn specific strategies aimed at combating the Profligates.
The War on Distractions Part 2 – Delegation Phobia3:31
This lecture builds on the earlier lecture on the three categories of distractions and you will learn specific strategies aimed at combating Delegation Phobia.
The War on Distractions Part 3 – Extortionists of Time4:28
This lecture builds on the earlier lecture on the three categories of distractions and you will learn specific strategies aimed at combating the Extortionists.
Exercise 6: Limit, Delegate and Batch2:19
In this exercise you will start your war against the three categories of distractions.
The Power of NO: A Lesson from the Book of Steve Jobs2:07
Saying yes to everything can lead to self inflicted overwhelm. In this lecture we explore the power of no and we talk about what the ultra successful know about saying NO.
Exercise 7: Emulate my Toddler1:17
This is a fun exercise aimed at priming your mind to say no.
Thinking on Paper5:26
Our memories are nothing short of amazing, but by relying too much on our marvelous brains we are reducing our mental bandwidth and in the process wasting our own time. In this lecture we explore the merits of thinking on paper and I share my personal note taking system with you.
Exercise 8: Empty Your Mind on Paper1:57
The purpose of this exercise is just to get you started on the road of thinking on paper.
Planning: Create Clarity and Banish Uncertainty3:57
In this lecture we explore planning strategies that you can employ to reduce your stress and empower yourself to really rest during your time off.
Scheduling vs To Do Lists3:30
The To-Do list. A common system used by those who are trying to improve there productivity. But there is a better way.
In this lecture we talk about the merits of time blocking and how you can use this technique to improve your time management.
The Pomodoro Technique4:19
The Pomodoro Technique is a well established productivity hack popularized in the late 1980's. Here you will learn what the technique involves, why it works and how you can use it to your benefit.
Exercise 9: Use the Pomodoro1:19
A structured exercise in the use of the Pomodoro Technique.
Prioritization and the Pareto Principle5:22
The Pareto Principle is one of the two concepts that have completely changed my relationship with time. It has also yielded measurable improvement in almost all other aspects of my life. In this lecture we take a closer look at the vital few mindset and how you can use it to unlock new potential and drastically improve your productivity.
Parkinson’s Law and the Magic of Deadlines6:16
Parkinson's Law, the second aspect of time management that has served me well beyond its simplicity. Here we will explore how you can employ deadlines to make sure you get the most out of your time.
The Jinjang of Time Management2:13
My time balance secret - learn how to employ the Pareto Principle and Parkinson's Law in unison and turn yourself into a productivity machine.
Exercise 10: Find Your Balance1:18
An exercise in changing your life for the long run.
PDU Requisite Quiz Section 5

Test Everything and only Retain the Worthwhile1:17
Some final thought I share with you. Keep them in mind on your productivity improvement journey.
Enough is Good Enough1:41
Some final thought I share with you. Keep them in mind on your productivity improvement journey.
Get it While it is Hot2:01
Some final thought I share with you. Keep them in mind on your productivity improvement journey.
Capitalize on Your Commute1:35
Some final thought I share with you. Keep them in mind on your productivity improvement journey.
Win Your Day When You Start Your Day3:36
Some final thought I share with you. Keep them in mind on your productivity improvement journey.

Requirements

There is no prior knowledge requirement. This course is concise, yet broad enough to take you from beginner to productivity ninja.
Be open to new concepts and ideas.
Willing to really put in the time to form new and BETTER habits.
The aspiration to improve and to obtain more out of life.
The wisdom to know that you can and should consult tools, like this course, to help you on your journey of reaching your goals.

Description

Make the most of EVERY second, because when it is gone, you can NEVER have it back!

Wouldn’t it be absolutely liberating if you could decrease your hours and increase your productive output at the same time?

Is life not too short to waste your precious seconds on unproductive endeavors, feeling stressed, overwhelmed and asking yourself how it is all worthwhile?

Are you tired of feeling tired, overworked and on the verge of burning out because you have too much to do and to little time in which to do it?

Don’t you think it is time you win back your life, crush your goals and master your time?

Yes, yes, yes and YES! Every single person reading the words I have written here are absolutely unique, but I can say with almost perfect certainty that we all share the following:

We all said YES as we were reading the questions.
We all have only 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week and 52 weeks in a year.
We all want to get the most out of life. We want to spend time with our loved ones, reach our professional goals, make time for our extra curriculars and just feel like we are beating the game of life.

This course was designed with the single purpose of empowering you to not only say yes to the abovementioned questions, but also to live yes in answer to these questions. You will learn how to exponentially increase your productivity and manage your time with that perfect blend of effectiveness and efficiency.

The course is the culmination of 10 years of personal and professional development, research and personal experimentation, and it is in my opinion, the first step you need to take if you want to take back not only your time, but also your life.

Time management and productivity is not as simple as learning a few techniques and mindlessly force fitting them to you, your life and your circumstances. Yes the techniques are important and they do work, but in my experience you can only really unlock the potential of these seemingly simple truths about life and time, if you really understand why they and how they work.

To really master time management and become a productivity ninja, you need to adopt a mindset not just apply techniques. The best way to foster a new outlook is by means of perspective. The course therefore starts off with background aimed at informing the thinking that will aid you in better using your time. Then once the foundations have been laid, the course dives into proven productivity management techniques and practices.

This course is structured in a way that will help you to build your time management mindset and then teach you how to channel your new mental energy into ultra productivity.

COURSE OUTLINE:

NOTE: This course is eligible for 5.5 PDU’s

Section1 serves as introduction to the course and the instructor.
Section 2 lays the foundation for time management by taking a closer look at some of the core aspects of managing your time.
Section 3 dives deep into what the course provider refers to as time leeches, the things that steal our time both noticeably and unconsciously.
Section 4 explores the human factor in time and productivity management. What role does your body and mind really play and how can you get them to work for you instead of against you?
Section 5 is the big one. Once all the necessary background information has been provided, you will learn the trailed and tested productivity techniques that will help you take your productivity and success to the next level.
Section 6 covers some final nuggets of truth that can further improve your comprehension of the theory and some additional tips on really maximizing the use of your time.
Section 7 is a course assessment required for claiming your professional development units.
Section 8 wraps up the course and send you out into the world with new perspective, ready to win back your time.

MESSAGE FROM INSTRUCTOR:

This course was created to share with you what took me more than ten years to realize, refine apply and master. I deliberately kept is as short as possible , because at the end of the day time remains our most precious resource and even when applied for the purpose of learning, speed and optimization remains an important requirement.

I am confident that this course can start you on an absolutely life changing journey and I cannot wait to be the one to get you started.

So, time to stop the procrastination and start mastering your time and productivity!

- Gerrit Fourie

Who this course is for:

Anyone who is interested in self-development and taking their productivity to the next level.
Anyone who wants to get more done in less time.
Professionals, entrepreneurs, stay at home parents, students, freelancers, executives.... Literally anyone who knows that they can get more out of their day and are looking for some guidance on how to achieve that next level.
If you are like I used to be: "You realize there should be more to life, but you are not sure how to break out of the herd." Then this course will help to open your eyes and your mind to the simple but amazing secrets of becoming a productivity machine and getting much more done without sacrificing more time.
Anyone who wants to banish overwhelm from their lives.
Everyone who is looking for enrichment of their lives. I truly believe this course can improve your quality of life.

Master Time Management and Productivity (Bonus Free eBook)

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Introduction - The Make Up of this Course6 lectures • 11min

Time and its Management Defined7 lectures • 18min

Time Leeches - The Things That Are Stealing Your Most Precious Resource9 lectures • 29min

The Human Anatomy Behind Time Management7 lectures • 24min

Productivity Techniques That Have Withstood the Test of Time17 lectures • 57min

Final Nuggets of Wisdom5 lectures • 10min

PDU Requisite Course Assessment0

Course Completion2 lectures • 3min

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