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The 25 Best Time Management Tools and Techniques guide book

The 25 Best Time Management Tools and Techniques

Today I'm reviewing "The 25 Best Time Management Tools and Techniques" guide. If you have ever wondered what it would be like living life to the full then putting the principles found in this book into action can actually help you to find out.

If living life to the full means to you having move time, achieving higher levels of success, being more productive, achieving your goals and just generally putting more life into your days then using a proper time management system is crucial.

The 25 Best Time Management Tools and Techniques guide reveals the importance of time management which is also one of the fundamental keys to achieving success. My interpretation is very simple: if you had a twin (all being equal, up bringing, schooling, education etc) and one of you had no knowledge of these principles whilst the other started to put them into practice.

The twin that acted on the time management principles included in this book would be far more likely to achieve greater levels of success in his / her career and (to some degree) in their general day to day life than the other twin.

The authors Pamela Dodd & Doug Sundheim certainly put together a concise, easy to read, practical, uncluttered and well laid out guide. The 25 Best Time Management Tools and Techniques is based on their study and research which included the devouring of all the top time management books, many hundreds of dollars, numerous amounts of time and their blood sweet and tears.

The end result is a product which has helped numerous amounts of people to achieve higher levels of success in their endeavours. The five main sections of the book cover topics such as

  • Focusing
  • Planning
  • Organisation
  • Taking Action
  • V-Learning.

Then each section is then broken down into bite size sections. Once you get started reading you will find it difficult to stop. The book is sprinkled with quotes from some the most respected time management experts on the planet.

The Bad: This book is based on the top twenty time management books and expert training techniques. All the information (which would otherwise consist of several thousand pages) has been condensed into a 95 page guide book. The chances are that at some stage you may require additional time management books to further your studying.

The Good: There is more than enough information held in its 95 pages to help anyone achieve a healthy level of success. My analogy is of a large phone directory Vs the contact list held on your phone.

For normal day to day life the smaller contact list held on your phone will be far more useful than a gazillion page phone directory, but from time to time you may need to use a phone directory to find information not held in your phone list.

I gave this "The 25 Best Time Management Tools and Techniques" guide four out of five as it is excellent value for money at $19.00 (USD). It's aimed at all levels of readers and for some the benefits could be immediate.

For more information visit www.best-of-time-management.com/

 

 

Two bedroom flat in london to rent

Two Bedroom Flat to Rent in London W9

Details for this "Two Bedroom Flat to Rent in London W9" is as follows:

This fully furnished two bedroom period conversion property is set in the cosmopolitan region of Maida Vale, West London.

The flat which is situated on the second floor of the main property offers 2 bedrooms (1 double room & 1 single room), 1 reception, kitchen and a separate bathroom and toilet all presented in a warm and homely decor.

Ideally suited to two adults and up to two children the location of the property offers a host of social benefits:

  • Recreational Grounds: Paddington Recreation Ground and Queens Park are two of the largest recreational parks in the area offering sporting and play facilities. Both within 10 minutes walk from the property.
  • Leisure: The Jubilee Sports Centre offers weight and cardiovascular training, swimming, football, badminton, martial arts training and many more. The centre is available from 8am to 8pm (except on Sundays where it is closed at 4pm) and is within a 5 minute walk from the property. 
  • Schools: St. Mary"s R.C. School has built its reputation as being one of the best schools in the area and is within 15 minutes from the property. 
  • Commuting: The property is located within close proximity to a host of public transport services. Queens Park tube station (Bakerloo line) is within a 5 minute walk (and within 30 minutes from central london)and buses 18, 6 and 36 are all with a short walking distance. 
  • Shopping: For large shopping requirements the Sainsburys supermarket located in Ladbroke Grove is within a 5 minute drive, for slightly smaller needs an Iceland store located on the Harrow Road is within a 5 minute walk. For even smaller needs there is a host of corner shops dotted around the area. For non grocery shopping I.e fashion, electronics etc Kilburn High Road (10 minutes from the property) offers a range of stores which will provide you with the oppotunity to shop till you drop. 
  • Entertainment: There are a number of pubs, clubs and wine bars all within a reasonable distance. For tenpin bowling, cinema and a Pizza Hut the Royale Leisure Park located in Park Royal, Acton (15 minutes by car) is the spot to let your hair down. 

All required paperwork are in order and available including the Landlord gas and electrical safety certificates and the energy performance certificate.

The property will be let on a 12 month assured shorthold tenancy contract with rent equal to £350.00 £325.00 per week subject to status. The option to extend or renew the contract at the end of the tenancy may be available subject to terms and conditions.

For more information or to book an appointment to view the property you can contact me @ ukproperties2rent@googlemail.com please include your name and contact number.

 

 

Danyl Johnson

Danyl Johnson - Dissecting the X Factor 2009 Audition

Like most people, when I first watched Danyl Johnson's X Factor audition it was definitely a mind blowing routine. The performance was definitely one of (if not the best) X Factor or any other entertainment audition that I've seen.

I first watched the audition on the T.V and after being memorised by the performance, it was obvious that one showing was not enough so it was up with the YouTube and on with the Danyl Johnson's X Factor audition.

With such an impeccable routine most people would be forgiven for thinking "Why on earth did he waste his time waiting for X Factor to come round when he should have been signed up by a big record label yonks ago?" well that would be a good question but one I certainly couldn't answer.

The reason I chose to dissect Danyl Johnson's X Factor audition was because I believe there was two important perceptions working together which culminated in what most would agree was the best X Factor auditions of all time.

The first thing I want to start with is the first ten words of the song "What would you do if I sang out of tune?" that's a good question to ask the X factor judges. Could that have been the reason for choosing that song?

The first few verses were to establish to the judges that he could actually sign. As he goes onto sing "lend me you ears and I'll sing you a song" you notice a slight jumping motions, which visually suggest to the judges "don't stop me now the best part is coming".

He then motions the audience with a wave of the arms, by engaging the audience and winning them over he is then able to feed off the vibes and causes the judges to be reluctant to halt his performance mid flow. But just in case the judges were tempted to stop him he belts out the chorus to demonstrate his ability to hit the high notes and his voice control.

The next bit is very clever, this is the fight to win over the judges (remember this is a contest and he had no idea whether the judges were going to stop him and say he was not good enough), as he sings "what do I do when my love goes away" he walks over to the judges. Simon Cowell is the first judge to come in to the picture smiling with pound signs in his eyes (job done), next Cheryl Cole is serenaded and responds by giving a wink (job done), next he turns to Dannii Minogue and gives her a cheeky smile sort of saying "give us a smile back love" and she responds with a smile (job done).

At that time Louis Walsh is not shown but all you need is three out of four to get through so impressing Louis was not important at that time. Once Danyl felt confident that the judges were happy with his performance thus far he gives another chorus belting display.

After that chorus Danyl starts to relax and becomes even more confident, this is demonstrated by him throwing the mic from one hand to the next before poking it up in the air with one hand and placing the other hand firmly in his pocket.

At this point Danyl Johnson achieved what he set out to do on the X Factor audition, so whether he was asked to stop from that point on was of no consequence and it was at that point he decided to have some fun.

Cheekily walking to the steps at the front of the stage, then taking a seat and singing "I need some one to love". Dannii Minogue is then shown, and was looking like she was getting ready to put her hand up and shout "I'LL LOVE YOU!!".

Once he stood up the rest of the performance was Danyl Johnson being an artist, not concerning himself about any negative outcome.

From the publics perception it was a cheeky, well polished performance, from Danyl point of view it was a fight to secure a place in the next round and with all the trick, techniques and perceptions put together it ended up a fabulous performance.

If Danyl Johnson decided to quit the X factor tomorrow I am in no doubt that he would be an instant success and in addition if he released the song he sang I would not be surprised if it went straight to number one (I would certainly be one of the first to buy it).

 

 

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Choose A Different Ending

Choose a different ending is an amazing short film put together to educate individuals of the dangers and consequences of carrying weapons. I've got to say a "Big Up Yourself" to all the actors and production crew involved because choose a different ending is a first class short film.

To start with finding the choose a different ending film took some time, unlike normal promotions where you are told exactly where the media is located including the web address, here I heard the radio commercial and by the time I got to my computer I just kept forgetting what I was suppose to search for "how it all ends", "where does it end", "choose an alternative ending". Lucky for me whilst I was searching, the tv commercial ran and I got the web address there and then.

After finding the "choose a different ending" link on YouTube you can imagine my excitement to finally see what all the fuss was about and in my opinion it was well worth the wait. Without giving the game away this interactive film is about the choices available to a teenage male as he sets off with his peers.

Within the choose a different ending film there are a number of choices along the way and for those less incline to get involve in mischievous activities you'll probably find it difficult to choose some of the options. If that is the case I would suggest using your alter ego and try the alternative choices anyway, it will only reinforce what you already know.

To sum up the "Choose A Different Ending" film, it is not about telling you, you shouldn't do this or you shouldn't do that. But more of a 'if you do this' then this is the consequence. More to the point by simply heading into a situation which you know will lead to violence, even if you choose not to participate you may still get caught up in the heat of the moment.

I gave this film 5 out of 5 because I think it is in short simply brilliant.

 

 

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The Amazing Cover Letter

I remember a time (way back in time) when applying for a job meant getting out the typewriter and retyping my resume (or C.V as we call them here in the UK). No need for a cover letter just add the job reference to the top of the resume and hey presto, I was in the running.

It was amazing to think what a simple process it use to be. I would simply add some relevant information to give the impression that I knew what I was talking about, sprinkled a bit of waffle to fill out the vast empty spaces and wait for the interview calls.

Nowadays even the highest quality crafted resumes would struggle without a personal sales representative (a cover letter). I was once told by a good friend who worked in human resources (HR), whenever they advertise a job they would receive so many responses that to get through them all they would do a quick visual scan of the cover letters and in that split second if the cover letter failed to make a good impact then it (and the accompanying resume) would be permanently filed in the trash can (bin).

So if your posting your resume off in response to an advertised job unaccompanied by a cover letter, well don't be surprised if you receive an automated "Sorry" reply whilst the person at the other end is frantically pressing the delete button.

On the other hand if you have a rock solid resume that is worth sending then there is a few ways to make sure your cover letter helps you get that interview.

  • Spend a few hundred pounds/dollars getting your cover letter created professionally (if it is specifically crafted for a particular vacancy you might need to spend more for the next vacancy).
  • Find (make) a friend who always seems to get the best jobs the first time round and ask them to assist you with your cover letter.
  • Grab a copy of the Amazing Cover Letter ($39).

As the name suggests, the Amazing Cover Letter helps you to create attention grabbing cover letters and by using the proven techniques will dramatically increase your invitations for interviews.

The program focuses on the three main guidelines to a great cover letter, they are:

  • Consider the Job Pool
  • Consider Your Experience
  • Consider Your Audience

By answering a few simple questions on each of the guidelines the style and format of your cover letter will be determined and you will be taken to a raw cover letter template to begin customizing. Each step is clear, straight forward and simple to complete.

As part of the customization process you will be guided through the insertion of the AGI (attention getting ingredients). The AGI relates to specific points related to your particular situation which should be emphasized for maximum potential.

In addition you are given an explanation for each of the AGI so that you understand why it is important that they are included in you cover letter. There are also many examples to help you further enhance your cover letter.

Once completed you can double check your cover letter with the included check list before cutting and pasting into your favourite word processing software.

Creating a powerful attention grabbing cover letter couldn't be easier.