courtesy to Neil's recommendation I had the opportunity to read this book
Summary of book:
- grow personal power by taking responsibility - always frame problems into actionable items
- power is defined as the ability to focus attention and effectively responding to the demands of the situation
- focus on reality and the now
- describe things objectively
- become aware of what is now made newly possible by the shift of the current situation
- Be aware of energy sinks. Do not divert energy into them
wishful thinking
- projecting into future
- shifting blame
- shirking responsibility
- protecting the image of self (Ego) by attempting to consistent