The Arena Newsletter

Issue 3 | October 4, 2018

That's been one of my mantras—focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains. --Jobs (1998)

Welcome to The Arena Newsletter Every other Thursday, we share inspiring ideas, tips, and articles that will keep YOU in the Arena. This week, the intersection of productivity and peace of mind is all about choosing your life.

Arena Tip Every day, begin with the two projects that matter most. In Arena, they will have the most points because of the combination of Urgency, Impact, and Effort. Use the built-in timer to spend at least 25 minutes on each without distractions. What’s great about this approach is that you focused on the two things that mattered -- no matter what happens during the rest of the day . Weekly Reading and Book Recommendations “How to Stay Focused If You're Assigned to Multiple Projects at Once" by Heidi K. Gardner and Mark Mortensen (2017). Everyone has multiple projects -- and they're all priorities. Remembering the outcomes and focusing on one project at a time are just two of the secrets in this article. For more, visit Harvard Business Review. “How to Train Yourself to Stay Focused” by Leo Babauta (2017). Babauta's approach includes the focus on outcomes, the most important things, and the timed session, but adds two interesting pieces: the choice to work or do nothing and an accountability partner. For more, visit Zen Habits. Book recommendation: Deep Work by Cal Newport (2016). This book is for you if you’re ready to focus on difficult, long-term projects. For a book review, visit the Thrivner Book Club Blog. Register for a Free Webinar, "The Arena 5-day Challenge" #arena5day Are you ready to easily do what matters? Are you up for a 5-day productivity challenge that actually delivers peace of mind? You are invited to a 30-minute free webinar entitled, “The Arena 5-Day Challenge” on Thursday, October 4 th , at 1 p.m. Eastern. Registration is available via Eventbrite . The challenge will be hosted on Twitter and Instagram the week of October 8th and randomly-drawn winners will receive a copy of Dare to Lead by Brené Brown. About Thrivner Software The Arena App: Daily Planner, developed by Thrivner Software, helps entrepreneurs achieve the outcomes they want to see in the world. Spotlighting project urgency, impact, and effort enhances your ability to do what matters, which is our contribution to a world in which everyone thrives. Source(s): Burrows, Peter. "Back to the Future at Apple: Can Steve Jobs do it again with a stylish and cheap new Mac?'" Business Week . May 25, 1998.

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