Time Management and Clear Thinking

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What is the author's advice for becoming a better thinker?

Running from one appointment to another
Working constantly from sunup to sundown
Scheduling significant blocks of time for thinking (correct)
Taking short afternoon naps

According to Tony Schwartz, how can one boost productivity and job performance?

Maintaining a seemingly unsustainable pace
Juggling overwhelming demands
Spending more time doing less (correct)
Avoiding vacations and sleep hours

What does the author mean by 'margin' in the text?

Empty space on a page
Overwhelming demands
Unplanned free time (correct)
Energy depletion

What did Tony Schwartz describe as beneficial for boosting productivity?

Short afternoon naps and longer, more frequent vacations (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does busyness often lead to?

Inability to become a better thinker (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the negative impact of constantly running from one appointment to another according to the text?

Inability to become a better thinker (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Pope Francis say when asked if he will accept his election as pope?

I am a great sinner, but I trust in the infinite mercy and patience of our Lord Jesus Christ, and I accept in a spirit of penance. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does excessive busyness lead to?

Stress and agitation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Pope Francis outline as 'diseases' inherent in leadership?

Character flaws and shortcomings (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does 'leadership Alzheimer’s disease' refer to?

Where leaders forget who nurtured and mentored them (C) Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the author to examine his own character, according to the text?

An article by Gary Hamel (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did Pope Francis pray for when asked by the author?

For the John Maxwell Foundation's transformational work (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Examine your calendar' refer to in the text?

Evaluate how you spend your time and prioritize activities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of white space in a calendar according to the text?

It suggests a balanced and manageable schedule (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should individuals do if their calendar contains less than 20 percent of white space?

'Begin doing some cutting' to free up time (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating ratings for responsibilities in the 'Three Rs Worksheet' according to the text?

To rank responsibilities based on their importance and return (B) Signup and view all the answers

What advice is given to individuals regarding assessing their daily activities based on their highest scored responsibilities?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of help should individuals offer to those marked with a C, if they have the authority?

Help them find a place on another team where they might be more effective. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest about human beings and energy expenditure?

They are designed to alternate between spending energy and recovering energy. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is an effective way to create margin?

Evaluating and eliminating continually (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's advice for creating margin in one's calendar?

Leave 20 percent of the time free as 'white space' (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author consider margin difficult to maintain?

Because it conflicts with the prevailing work ethic in most companies. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest about taking essential time off?

It is counter-intuitive and at odds with prevailing work ethic. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Pareto principle refer to in the text?

Identifying the top 20 percent of people for investment and focus. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the 80/20 principle mentioned in the text?

To identify areas where one gains the most and create margin in the remainder. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a way to master the principles of priorities?

Stop, take stock of activities, think through priorities, and reevaluate what one does and how one does it continually. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the author mean by 'margin' in the text?

The time left unscheduled for recovery and recharge. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the negative impact of constantly running from one appointment to another according to the text?

It reduces effectiveness and prevents recovery. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as beneficial for boosting productivity according to the text?

Scheduling white space into the calendar. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does busyness often lead to according to the text?

Increased stress and reduced effectiveness. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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What is the author's advice for becoming a better thinker?

According to Tony Schwartz, how can one boost productivity and job performance?

What does the author mean by 'margin' in the text?

What did Tony Schwartz describe as beneficial for boosting productivity?

According to the text, what does busyness often lead to?

What is the negative impact of constantly running from one appointment to another according to the text?

What did Pope Francis say when asked if he will accept his election as pope?

According to the text, what does excessive busyness lead to?

What did Pope Francis outline as 'diseases' inherent in leadership?

According to the text, what does 'leadership Alzheimer’s disease' refer to?

What prompted the author to examine his own character, according to the text?

According to the text, what did Pope Francis pray for when asked by the author?

What does 'Examine your calendar' refer to in the text?

What is the significance of white space in a calendar according to the text?

According to the text, what should individuals do if their calendar contains less than 20 percent of white space?

What is the purpose of creating ratings for responsibilities in the 'Three Rs Worksheet' according to the text?

What advice is given to individuals regarding assessing their daily activities based on their highest scored responsibilities?

What kind of help should individuals offer to those marked with a C, if they have the authority?

What does the author suggest about human beings and energy expenditure?

According to the text, what is an effective way to create margin?

What is the author's advice for creating margin in one's calendar?

Why does the author consider margin difficult to maintain?

What does the author suggest about taking essential time off?

What does the Pareto principle refer to in the text?

What is the purpose of using the 80/20 principle mentioned in the text?

What is suggested as a way to master the principles of priorities?

What does the author mean by 'margin' in the text?

What is the negative impact of constantly running from one appointment to another according to the text?

What is suggested as beneficial for boosting productivity according to the text?

What does busyness often lead to according to the text?

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