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In this way, you can make time for prayer, daily mass, understanding the faith more deeply (usually through reading), physical fitness, etc. 20-21), and third he shows how you ought to have time for spiritual things (ch. It is not only about managing time well but provides the tools to order your life to God in every way.
1-19). 22-27). Second, he explains how to avoid major time-wasters (ch.
This is a wonderful book. He first gives some of the tools to order your life (ch. In the appendix he provides a look at how Catholic time management is different from secular time management while also including a spiritual reading list, daily prayers and an examination of conscience.
It challenges you to make explicit your priorities in life (your real goals) so that you take care of the most important things first and secondary or unnecessary things later. Therefore in a way this is not only a time management book but a spirituality book, that is, a book that is about living the following of Christ more deeply.
But, don't assume you can accomplish time management changes just by listening. What better way to learn about time management than during those otherwise unproductive drives to and from work. Now if they could only include those appendix materials with the CD. You must still do some assignments at a desk (or kitchen table). I appreciate the perspective from this CD. Catholicism is not just a chapter at the end of the book, but informing and interwoven throughout the sound principles and techniques taught by secular professionals in this industry.
It is the simple truth that we all know but fail to put into action. There is no magic pill or fix in Durand's book.
Can't say enough. We even have been successful in launching family prayer. After trying this book out I found my time was actually increased and I got more done, and felt good about it too.
As a convert to Catholicism, I always was in awe at what made good Catholic families tick and how they managed to get everything done, have awesome kids, and seem very balanced. I would also recommend it for Protestants as the same principles could help them as well. Wow.
The key is balance balance balance, prayer, and priorities. Buy the book. Here is the answer.
This book is unlike any time management book you've ever read, and it is indeed distinctly Catholic and prayer centered.
Although written especially for Catholics and with a strong emphasis on the importance of keeping one's heart open to Christ, the useful physical and mental techniques in Time Management for Catholics are quite applicable to time-starved readers of all faiths and ecumenical backgrounds. Written by successful motivational speaker Dave Durand, Time Management for Catholics offers reliable techniques for overcoming procrastination, making efficient use of one's time and keeping one's spiritual life a priority. Individual chapters address useful time savers such as kicking excessive television addiction, setting reasonable goals, keeping personal papers and supplies organized, and much, much more.
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