As the internet came to dominate life and work in the modern world, it introduced a deluge of information into our daily lives. Today, the average person contends with more workloads, responsibilities, communications, and distractions than ever before. Left unchecked, this information overload can easily overwhelm even the best of us.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trend by transforming the nature of work – especially for knowledge workers. Gone are the days where being away from the office meant disconnecting from work. The mainstreaming of remote and asynchronous work created a new breed of workspace.
To thrive in the information-driven world of today, you need to cultivate the principles of productivity and organization. In fact, as the influx of tech into our lives increases, this is fast becoming an essential life skill. Successful remote and asynchronous work requires self-organization and motivation. Creating a rewarding work/life balance necessitates careful management of time and tasks. Finally, living a life of greater purpose in such a busy always-on world demands mastery over our attention and priorities.
Resolute Productivity is a thorough overview of the nature of personal productivity and organization in a perpetually connected world. It covers the variety of technological tools, processes, and behaviors necessary to thrive in the modern workspace. Throughout the book, you will discover the art of balance – leveraging the right amount of technology and organization to optimize your ability to get meaningful work done. Finally, it reveals the path towards opening the bandwidth within yourself to realize your higher goals in life and pursue them.