Eat the Biggest Frog First
Address your most challenging and important task early in the day. By doing so, you set a positive tone for the rest of the day and prevent procrastination.
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"Eat That Frog!" by Brian Tracy is a motivational and practical book on time management and overcoming procrastination. The title metaphorically suggests that if the most challenging task of your day is comparable to eating a live frog, you should tackle it first thing in the morning.
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