What do Frogs Have to Do with It?
What do FROGS have to do with being more PRODUCTIVE? This silly question “jumped up” in a seminar that I was giving last week.
Eat that Frog
Gross! This idea comes from a quote by the remarkable wordsmith, Mark Twain.
So what does eating frogs have to do with being more productive? We all have tasks that we are dreading. It’s human nature to procrastinate because they are:
“Why should I eat my frog first thing in the morning?” you ask. There are a number of reasons.
You can also check out the Eat That Frog Movie at www.eatthatfrogmovie.com
Eat that Frog
Gross! This idea comes from a quote by the remarkable wordsmith, Mark Twain.
“If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest one first.”In fact, this quote inspired a popular book about overcoming procrastination Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy.
So what does eating frogs have to do with being more productive? We all have tasks that we are dreading. It’s human nature to procrastinate because they are:
a) UnpleasantIronically, completing these tasks (the frogs) is the best way to become more successful and productive. Just think about it; will you get that promotion by finishing next year’s marketing plan or by checking your email? The BIG tasks are what get us ahead in life.
b) Perceived as difficult or time consuming
c) All of the above
“Why should I eat my frog first thing in the morning?” you ask. There are a number of reasons.
1) Most of us are more alert and focused in the morning.Got any frogs at your desk? Contact us. We provide coaching programs that will make you more effective and productive.
2) The continuous worries about an important unfinished task weigh on us throughout the day.
3) You will start the day with a sense of accomplishment.
4) It’s all downhill from there.
5) If the rest of the day goes off the tracks, at least you got this one thing done.
Got a pile of frogs on your desk?
You can also check out the Eat That Frog Movie at www.eatthatfrogmovie.com
Posted by Erin Hoffman at August 17, 2011 
Categories: Time Management, Productivity
Tags: be more productive complete tasks get more done important tasks more productive overwhelmed productive time management to do todo list big task eat that frog
Categories: Time Management, Productivity
Tags: be more productive complete tasks get more done important tasks more productive overwhelmed productive time management to do todo list big task eat that frog
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