WORKBOOK

Sharma Leadership International Inc.

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workbook is the intellectual property
of Sharma Leadership
International Inc. 2012-2013. Unauthorized commercial use, in any
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Thank you so much for registering for Your

Productivity Unleashed. Through this online
program I will be sharing with you my best
tactics to becoming a productivity powerhouse.
Being productive doesn't just mean being able
to get more done in a day. Productivity allows
you to better express the talent you were born
with and leverage your life to be of use. It allows you to break free
from distractions and create stunning results - not only in your
business but in your life as well.
I know that at the end of this program, if you commit yourself to
what I'm about to reveal to you, the results you will see will blow you
away.
Stay Productive and Make Your Work Matter!

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THE ENTREPRENEURIAL STRETCH

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Symptoms of the Stretch:

! Acute dis-comfort (due to disruption of old beliefs and
ways of performing)
! Confusion (dismantling of old structures to make way for
new ones)
! Subconscious Sabotage (because we fear change +
failure + loss + success).
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THE 7 SABOTEURS OF SUCCESS

1. Waiting for Perfection to Launch Game Changing Move
[Fear Response of Reptilian Brain: The Saboteur]
2. Get Busy Being Busy vs. Driving Results that grow profits and
reach: [Fear Response = The Saboteur]
3. Tear Down vs. Lift Up Your Team: [Fear Response = The
Saboteur]
4. Make Excuses You Then Recite Until They Actually Become
Your Beliefs: The Saboteur
5. Death by Meeting + Overthinking: The Saboteur
6. Mediocre Financial Acumen: The Saboteur
7. Low Clarity Around Your Future Due to Poor Planning as well
as Mediocrity Around Operational Structure: The Saboteur
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Exercise: In What Ways Have You Been Sabotaging Yourself?

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Exercise: What 3 Things Can You Do To Stop Sabotaging
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BATTLE TESTED IDEAS TO DOUBLE

YOUR PRODUCTIVITY
1. To Get The Energy, Do the Work.
2. Work in 90 Minute Cycles Then Recover
3. Recovery is the Secret to World-Class Performance: The
Sprinter Model
4. Use Your Most Valuable Hours for Your Most Valuable
Work
5. Use Strategic Time Blocking + 1 Recovery Day (No
Email)
Write Down Notes + Insights This Video Session:

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Action Items:
1)
Download the Weekly Design System:
http://www.robinsharma.com/weekly-design-system
2)
Which day will you choose for recovery?
(Schedule it into your week)
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MYTHBUSTING AND THE IDEA

OF HARD WORK
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The myth of the harder I work the more productive I will be has been
debunked by science. If you study human performance here's what
they've realized: Optimal performance and productivity happens in
90-minute cycles. Jim Lair and Tony Schwartz have done some great
work in this field.
So what am I saying? Work for 90 minutes then take a break to
recover. Then work for another 90 minutes and then go for a walk.
And then work for another 90 minutes and then take a drink of
water. And then work for another 90 minutes and maybe take a nap
or read something interesting that's not related to what you were
doing.
What will that do? It will keep your mind focused on the work at
hand. It will increase your energy because energy is like a well. You
deplete it, you need to fill up the well again. And it will really keep
you at your productive best. It'll also keep you inspired rather than
getting burnt out.
For the next 5 working days implement the 90-minute cycle and track your progress here.

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THE KEYS TO GETTING BIG THINGS DONE

1. Ruthlessly Eliminate Distractions by Systems
2. Run the Pro Athlete Protocol (PAP)
3. Celebrate Weekly Progress vs. Perfection
4. Sleep is More Important Than Eating
5. The Million Dollar Vacation Ritual
6. Routine Of 1-2 Hours For Creative Thinking
Exercises: What Are 5 Wins From the Last Week?
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Exercise: What Are Your 3 Biggest Distractions?

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Action Items:
Watch the How to Get Up Early video:
http://www.robinsharma.com/how-to-get-up-early/!

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THE PRODUCTIVITY IDEAS GENIUSES

DONT WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT

1. The Secret to Great Work is Doing a Lot of Work

2. Daily Routines Trigger the Muse
3. Genius is the Result of Practice, Not Genetics
4. Stimulation-Free Work Windows Deliver Your Best Work
5. Where You Work Influences How Brilliantly You Work
6. Spend Time with Bohemians and Art
7. The Phenomenon of Deteriorating Interest

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ACTION EXERCISE: MY STOP DOING LIST

So much of productivity and excellence has to do with what
you choose not to do.
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THE POWER OF A QUESTION

What excuses will you stop making?

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STRESS IS NOT YOUR ENEMY

A very important thing to remember stress is not your enemy.
There are myths about stress, which is, "Oh, stress diminishes my
energy. Stress makes me unproductive. Stress makes me tired."
Stress is actually a very valuable tool. It's a force that pushes
you past your comfort zone and extends and grows your
capability intellectually. When you are pushed against a tough
problem or a deadline, it increases your mental capability.
Physically, when you are pushed beyond your physical comfort
zone - whether it's through running more or lifting more weights
or doing more physically - those things will actually grow your
capability.
But here's the key: stress is not the enemy. A lack of refueling
and renewing and recovery against the stress you face every
day at work is really what depletes your resources and causes
you to lose your productivity, to lose your momentum, to lose
your motivation, to lose your energy.
Exercise: What 5 Things Can You Do To Renew Yourself Weekly?
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(Remember to schedule these items into your week)

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KEY WAYS TO RECOVER FROM STRESS

! Work out: One of the best things you can do. One hour
a day. To workout, push yourself, renew yourself
through energy.
! Meditate: Meditation has gone mainstream. It's nothing
new-agey, it's nothing soft, there's a ton of scientific
data that will show you how to renew your energy and
your mental focus so you're at your productive best.
Meditation is a great way to do that.
! Shift Gears: Another simple tip to recover is to shift
gears. So if you were working on a piece of creative
work, pick up something - maybe some light reading for
10 or 15 minutes, something that makes you feel a bit
relaxed - it will give you that recovery.
! Go Outside: The final tip that is really, really important:
go for a walk. Just go walk around the block. So you
reset your mindset so you come back even more
energized.

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