Dark Seduction

Achieve the ultimate state of continual success Momentum is your personal guidebook to the art and science of success. Momentary victories and small wins don't last, and the frustration of reclaiming that energy is real. This book shows you how to cultivate a different type of achievement - measureable, sustainable and constant. It's the difference between winning a battle and winning the war, and requires more than a single brilliant move. It's about activity, focus and consistency, and working smarter instead of harder. This insightful guide helps you dig to the core of who and where you are, and start implementing the core practices and characteristics that keep the successes coming. You'll discover the traps that have been pushing you off course, and learn when to push through and when to change course entirely. Case studies illustrate the pitfalls of momentum-traps through the lens of individuals and organisations who ignored early warning signs at their own peril - and ultimately, detriment. Momentum is not a fleeting or transient feeling. It's a skill that can be fostered, encouraged and nurtured, and it's the biggest success tool in the box. This book walks you through the principles, practices and ideas that help you build and maintain a positive trajectory.-Achieve breakthrough results and sustainable success -Overcome baggage, monotony and the appeal of immediacy -Build, maintain or reclaim your dynamism and vitality -Avoid the common traps that hinder forward progress Whether you've had a taste of success and long for its return, or feel that something's holding you back from achieving your potential - momentum is your missing piece. Find it and grab it with both hands using the invaluable guidance in Momentum, the handbook for long-term success.;MOMENTUM; About the author; Acknowledgements; Contents; Preface: Going with the flow ; Introducing Momentum ; Momentum is Generative ; Momentum is Attractive ; Momentum is Protective ; Starbucks coming off the boil; How is your Mojo?; Enemies of Momentum ; The Intoxication of Success ; Exposing the negatives at Kodak; The Tyranny of Tradition ; Beware the barnacles; The Baggage of Bureaucracy ; The 5 Dangers of Bureaucracy; Rebuilding momentum at Microsoft; The Fatigue of Monotomy ; The Seduction of Immediacy ; Activity ; Inspiring ; The value of vision; In sight but out of reach. MOMENTUM About the author Acknowledgements Contents Preface: Going with the flow Introducing Momentum Momentum is Generative Momentum is Attractive Momentum is Protective Starbucks coming off the boil How is your Mojo? Enemies of Momentum The Intoxication of Success Exposing the negatives at Kodak The Tyranny of Tradition Beware the barnacles The Baggage of Bureaucracy The 5 Dangers of Bureaucracy Rebuilding momentum at Microsoft The Fatigue of Monotomy The Seduction of Immediacy Activity Inspiring The value of vision In sight but out of reach. Vision that changes cultureIntentional STEP 01 The simple tasks STEP 02 The complex tasks STEP 03 The routine tasks The ultimate KPI Innovative Dig the well before you get thirsty Integrous Intelligent Focus Zooming in Dealing with distraction Saying no Pruning back A. vitality B. strategy C. symmetry Consistency Don't wait for emotion 10 tips for getting out of a rut Count the cost Celebrate progress Pick a sustainable pace Aim for autopilot The dark side of habit Changing habits Conclusion: Defying gravity Notes Index Advert EULA.