Feeling like you are in a funk? Looking for a classic self-help guide that helps you build a roadmap/compass to sort yourself out on both the professional and personal side? Then I highly recommend the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Though it is OLD (1990) 
Don’t let the “very self-help like/almost cheesy” title put you off (I avoided the book for years just because of the title). This book is powerful. We even have a highly regarded training for the 7 habits at P&G. Steven Covey does a masterful job of laying out timeless principles in this book. You will probably even recognize some of his terminology because over the last couple of decades it has crept its way into the business world vocab.
After you have nailed down the Covey stuff & you “have the end in mind”, check out Getting Things Done. This book helps you get your workflow in order. David Allen has built a cottage industry around his methods. I am consistently referring back to these books as I try to get better every day.
I find that there is no better way to get control of your life than to understand your purpose. Do you agree?
Ryan Jones is interested in marketing and good causes. He currently works in Global Brand Management at Procter & Gamble and resides in Geneva, Switzerland.
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You are absolutely correct! You have to know who you are and what your purpose is in order to most effectively help others. The works you cite are also in line with Mother Theresa’s life and work. cj
Yep! And, I love the new look.
David Allen’s GTD has changed my life. I would highly recommend it!
For implementing GTD you might try out this web-based application:
Gtdagenda.com
You can use it to manage your goals, projects and tasks, set next actions and contexts, use checklists, schedules and a calendar.
A mobile version is available too.
As with the last update, now Gtdagenda has full Someday/Maybe functionality, you can easily move your tasks and projects between “Active”, “Someday/Maybe” and “Archive”. This will clear your mind, and will boost your productivity.
Hope you like it.