{"product_id":"aligned-thinking-isbn-9781576753606","title":"Aligned Thinking","description":"\u003ci\u003eToo much to do! I never get anything done! I have so little control over my life!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eThese were thoughts Ray had as he headed home later for supper, confident his wife, Carol, would be sympathetic to his problem.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e One sentence into unloading his problems on her, he heard, \"Too much to do? Tell me about it!\" Her problems were as big as or even bigger than his.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When they went to a friend for help, they discovered more than hope, \"That sounds like us several years ago. But Coach Eric's Aligned Thinking not only solved those problems, it helped us to do what most people believe impossible: align every action to what we really want.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With mild hope and huge skepticism, Ray and Carol visited Coach Eric and gave him a description of their ideal professional and personal life. Coach Eric assured them that Aligned Thinking could help them enjoy each item on their list. However, when he asked them to add to their list \"\u003ci\u003emake every moment count so life becomes a celebration,\u003c\/i\u003e\" Ray and Carol became even more skeptical.Foreword by Ken Blanchard\u003cbr\u003e Preface   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part One: Discovering The MIN Secret \u003cbr\u003e 1        The Black Tunnel   \u003cbr\u003e 2        An Unwelcome Surprise   \u003cbr\u003e 3   Aligned Thinking Offers Hope   \u003cbr\u003e 4   Defining Your Ideal Professional and Personal Life   \u003cbr\u003e 5   The Aligned Thinking Pyramid\u003cbr\u003e 6   Life Aligning Question One: The Purpose Question   \u003cbr\u003e 7   How to Clarify Your Life Purpose   \u003cbr\u003e 8   Living the Answer to the Purpose Question   \u003cbr\u003e 9   How to Be Free in Every Action   \u003cbr\u003e 10   Life Aligning Question Two: The Focus Question   \u003cbr\u003e 11   Living the Freedom Attitude and the Focus Question\u003cbr\u003e 12   Life Aligning Question Three: The Now Question\u003cbr\u003e 13   Discovering the MIN Secret\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Part Two: Implementing the MIN Secret in Your Life \u003cbr\u003e 14   The Cost of Aligned Thinking: Three Gifts of Time \u003cbr\u003e 15   Get Rid of Interruptions Forever\u003cbr\u003e 16   Why It’s Dangerous to Teach Aligned Thinking to Kids   \u003cbr\u003e 17   Overcoming Stress in a Huge Crisis   \u003cbr\u003e 18   How to Develop More Motivated, Satisfied Employees\u003cbr\u003e 19   How to Help Salespeople Sell More   \u003cbr\u003e 20   Are You Living Your Ideal Professional and Personal Life?   \u003cbr\u003e 21   A Brilliant Future   \u003cbr\u003e 22   A Life Better Than a Dream Come True   \u003cbr\u003e Note from the Author   \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments   \u003cbr\u003e About the Author“I’ve always believed that life is a very special occasion—and special occasions are meant to be celebrated! Yet the pressures of life often leave us feeling too stressed to enjoy each day, let alone celebrate each moment. This book can change that. . . . Aligned Thinking has made a tremendous difference in my life. I invite you to open this book.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eFrom the foreword by Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager®\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “This warm and wonderful book shows you how to align every part of your life with your innermost values and your deepest convictions. It makes you a new person!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eBrian Tracy, author of the national bestsellers Eat That Frog! and The 100 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Business Success\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “To really get what you want, the first thing you’ll want to get is this remarkable book.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eHarvey Mackay, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Swim with the Sharks without Being Eaten Alive\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Voices like Steffen’s are sorely needed today. This book will get you to think about your life and work in a holistic fashion.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eEric Tyson, author of the national bestseller Personal Finance for Dummies\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Aligned Thinking does more than just present time-proven principles of ‘Aligned Thinking’ for living life more fully—this book weaves thought-provoking guidelines into the fabric of a real- life story. Want to take charge of your life and live with more direction, meaning, and satisfaction? Begin by reading this practical, pragmatic book!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePaul J. Meyer, founder of Success Motivation International, Inc., and author of the New York Times bestseller Unlocking Your Legacy: 25 Keys to Success\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “I first learned of ‘Aligned Thinking’ as a General Motors dealer more than twenty years ago. I found it simple to use, especially when I thought I had too much to do. I have used it every day since to add more success and meaning to my life. Aligned Thinking has taken me to the next level. I will give copies to all my key clients so that I may share this wonderful gift. The book should become a classic.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eGary Polakoff, Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Aligned Thinking, a very insightful approach to identifying how to truly make life a celebration and not drudgery.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDan Wiersma, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Sony Professional Services\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “This book will help to move you closer to your higher life purpose.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDick Morton, Chief, Classroom Operations, Graduate School, USDA\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Aligned Thinking is a book I will have my staff read and also recommend to family and friends.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eJake Monaghan, Executive Director, Customer Care, SBC\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A simple formula to help us experience a wonderful life. Written in a story format, the book is warm, loving, and gives us pause to internalize those ‘golden nuggets.’ Easy reading with a valuable message for everyone.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eRoger Henson, retired Vice President, Xerox Customer Service Operations\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Very empowering. . . . With the simple elegance of ‘Aligned Thinking,’ I have the freedom to celebrate life.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMary P. Gai, editor and mother of four\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “After I read Jim Steffen’s Aligned Thinking, I knew I had to send copies to my clients. His book goes way beyond the master- ful techniques for time management it provides. He uniquely shows how to create a life worth celebrating by focusing on what is most important to us. He tells us simply and power- fully how to ‘do the right things right’ in our personal and professional lives.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eEmilio De Lia, professional coach and retired AT\u0026amp;T executive\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eDR. R. JAMES (JIM) STEFFEN, president and founder of Steffen, Steffen \u0026amp; Associates, Inc. (SSA International), is an internationally known author, speaker, consultant, and trainer. He is recognized as an expert in Aligned Thinking and Time Mastery, leadership, productivity, and Successful Partnering, which focuses on creating very satisfied, loyal customers and employees. Because of his record of accomplishment, he has had opportunities to work with more than 140 Fortune 500 companies.The Black Tunnel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   Too much to do! I never get everything done!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   Too many interruptions!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   Not enough time with the family!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   So little control over my life!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   Life doesn’t seem to have much meaning anymore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e THESE WERE Ray’s thoughts as the train from Lower Manhattan tunneled to New Jersey under the Hudson River. As Ray looked out the window into the blackness, an occasional light flashed by to show him how dark the tunnel truly was.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e How fitting, he thought. This is like my life. I feel like I’m in a dark tunnel. My life is underwater. The infrequent flashes of light reminded him of the few lights in his life—his wife, Carol, and their two children. Unfortunately, as with the lights flashing by, he saw them for all too short a time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What have I really accomplished today? Ray took out his organizer and reviewed the day. He’d skipped lunch and stayed late at work. He added two things he’d forgotten to put on his to-do list. This made the list longer than it had been at the beginning of the day. He felt miserable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In frustrating times like these, his wife was his beacon of hope. When he talked over problems with Carol, she always helped him come up with solutions. What a great partner he had! He resolved that he’d discuss his dark, underwater life with her tonight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ray looked at his watch. Nine o’clock already. Dinner would be over and the kids would be in their rooms working on their homework. The thought angered him. He pounded the time organizer as if it were the cause.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Life is too long on work and too short on real meaning, Ray thought. The muscles in his neck felt so tight they hurt. He couldn’t wait for Carol to help.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “I need things to change!” he declared.","brand":"Berrett-Koehler Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301671719141,"sku":"NP9781576753606","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781576753606.jpg?v=1767721249","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/aligned-thinking-isbn-9781576753606","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}