This revised edition of the best-selling The 15-Second Principle is designed to give successful people the tools and techniques they need to stay focused and committed to their forgotten or abandoned goals. It offers a simple yet powerful system to give anyone the freedom to break through stagnation, fear and setbacks. Al grew up with a long list of handicaps, from stammering and self-doubt to dyslexia and performance anxiety, yet was blessed with a persistent and resilient will to understand the nuances of success, self-fulfillment and excellence. He uncovered an abundance of principles, truths and techniques that enabled him to take control of his life and realize many of his dreams. If you have the desire to change any aspect of your life, The 15-Second Principle will be your dynamic and creative guide to transform the way you work and play.
Pragmatics (by George Yule) This is an introduction to pragmatics, the study of how people make sense of each other linguistically. The author explains, and illustrates, basic concepts such as the co-operative principle, deixis, and speech acts, providing a clear, concise foundation for further study.
The 80/20 Principle: The Secret of Achieving More with Less The 80/20 Principle - that 80 per cent of results flow from just 20 per cent of the causes - is the one true principle of highly effective people and organizations. In one of the decade's most original, provocative and powerful books, The 80/20 Principle shows how you can achieve much more with much less effort, time and resources, simply by concentrating on the all-important 20 per cent. Astonishingly, though the 80/20 Principle has greatly influenced today's world, this is the first book which shows you how to use it in a systematic and practical way. The pattern of predictable imbalance underlying the 80/20 Principle was first stumbled upon a century ago by Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto - roughly 80 per cent of the wealth went to 20 per cent of the people.
The great "angst" of life has seemingly gripped us all, and there seems
to be no limit to the number of writers offering answers to the great
perplexities of life. Covey, however, is the North Star in this field.
Following his successful Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (S.
& S., 1989), Covey now responds to the particular challenges of
business leaders by applying his natural laws, or principles, of life
to organizations. Covey explains these laws (security, guidance,
wisdom, and power), and discusses how seven-habits practice and focus
on these principles will result in personal and organizational
transformation. He reminds us that personal and organizational success
is hard work, requires unwavering commitment and long-term perspective,
and is achievable only if we are prepared for a complete paradigm shift
in our perspective. Without hesitation, strongly recommended for all
management collections.
