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The Age Of Speed: Learning To Thrive In A More-faster-now World

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The Age Of Speed: Learning To Thrive In A More-faster-now World

by Vince Poscente

Random House Publishing Group | August 26, 2008 | Trade Paperback

To succeed in today's ever-accelerating world, speed is the name of the game. Forget "slow and steady wins the race." The key to getting ahead is not fighting or hiding from speed, but embracing speed and using its power to your advantage. As Vince Poscente demonstrates in this rewarding and, yes, fast-paced book, speed has a unique ability to enrich your life. He empowers you to take control of your time, your tasks, your priorities, and your talents, and start making life everything you want it to be. Twenty new tips-exclusive to this paperback edition-show you how to:

• recognize the difference between repetitive chores and passionate pursuits, and assign the appropriate amount of time and energy to each

• mentally shatter the outdated idea that work, home, and leisure should be completely separate, and create a new, purpose-driven model of organizing your time

• discover how to control interruptions, including how and when to accept them-by learning when to multitask and when to focus

Speed provides amazing benefits-you become more conscious of how you spend your time, understand your authentic purpose, and find yourself more flexible and open to new opportunities. When you harness the power of speed, your life and work become less stressful, less busy, and more balanced. What are you waiting for?

Praise for The Age of Speed:

"The Age of Speed is your bible to surf the speed tsunami that's overtaking business and life."
-Scott Cook, chairman and co-founder, Intuit

"Thought-provoking . . . It's time to make peace with the whoosh of your 24/7 lifestyle."
-Time

"[Vince Poscente's] counterintuitive notion of embracing speed rather than coping with it will change the way people live and work."
-Stephen M. R. Covey, author of The Speed of Trust

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    Wit and wisdom penetrate this book. We live in an age of speed, so why not embrace it. The book gives us insights and inspiration. The Age of Speed is on the top of my list of what I will give friends, people at work and family whenever I want to buy a meaningful, fun and charming gift.

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    Theresa Murray

    An excellent read! Anyone who is struggling with the pace of life should read this book. If you are in I.T. you will love this book!!!!

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From the Publisher

To succeed in today's ever-accelerating world, speed is the name of the game. Forget "slow and steady wins the race." The key to getting ahead is not fighting or hiding from speed, but embracing speed and using its power to your advantage. As Vince Poscente demonstrates in this rewarding and, yes, fast-paced book, speed has a unique ability to enrich your life. He empowers you to take control of your time, your tasks, your priorities, and your talents, and start making life everything you want it to be. Twenty new tips-exclusive to this paperback edition-show you how to:

• recognize the difference between repetitive chores and passionate pursuits, and assign the appropriate amount of time and energy to each

• mentally shatter the outdated idea that work, home, and leisure should be completely separate, and create a new, purpose-driven model of organizing your time

• discover how to control interruptions, including how and when to accept them-by learning when to multitask and when to focus

Speed provides amazing benefits-you become more conscious of how you spend your time, understand your authentic purpose, and find yourself more flexible and open to new opportunities. When you harness the power of speed, your life and work become less stressful, less busy, and more balanced. What are you waiting for?

Praise for The Age of Speed:

"The Age of Speed is your bible to surf the speed tsunami that's overtaking business and life."
-Scott Cook, chairman and co-founder, Intuit

"Thought-provoking . . . It's time to make peace with the whoosh of your 24/7 lifestyle."
-Time

"[Vince Poscente's] counterintuitive notion of embracing speed rather than coping with it will change the way people live and work."
-Stephen M. R. Covey, author of The Speed of Trust

From the Jacket

To succeed in today's ever-accelerating world, speed is the name of the game. Forget "slow and steady wins the race." The key to getting ahead is not fighting or hiding from speed, but embracing speed and using its power to your advantage. As Vince Poscente demonstrates in this rewarding and, yes, fast-paced book, speed has a unique ability to enrich your life. He empowers you to take control of your time, your tasks, your priorities, and your talents, and start making life everything you want it to be. Twenty new tips-exclusive to this paperback edition-show you how to:

• recognize the difference between repetitive chores and passionate pursuits, and assign the appropriate amount of time and energy to each

• mentally shatter the outdated idea that work, home, and leisure should be completely separate, and create a new, purpose-driven model of organizing your time

• discover how to control interruptions, including how and when to accept them-by learning when to multitask and when to focus

Speed provides amazing benefits-you become more conscious of how you spend your time, understand your authentic purpose, and find yourself more flexible and open to new opportunities. When you harness the power of speed, your life and work become less stressful, less busy, and more balanced. What are you waiting for?

Praise for The Age of Speed:

"The Age of Speed is your bible to surf the speed tsunami that's overtaking business and life."
-Scott Cook, chairman and co-founder, Intuit

"Thought-provoking . . . It's time to make peace with the whoosh of your 24/7 lifestyle."
-Time

"[Vince Poscente's] counterintuitive notion of embracing speed rather than coping with it will change the way people live and work."
-Stephen M. R. Covey, author of The Speed of Trust

Trade Paperback

256 Pages, 5.46 x 8.02 x 0.6 in

August 26, 2008

Random House Publishing Group

English


0345506197
9780345506191

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