Insights from ‘Eat That Frog!’ by Brian Tracy Flashcards
What does Brian Tracy mean by the phrase ‘eating your frog’?
It means tackling your biggest, most important task, the one you’re most likely to procrastinate on, which can have the greatest positive impact on your life and results.
True or False: Tracy suggests focusing on the quantity of time at work for better productivity.
False. Tracy suggests focusing on the quality of time at work and the quantity of time at home.
Fill in the blank: ‘The potential ______ of a task determine its importance in your work.’
consequences
According to Tracy, what is the most important word in the world of work?
Contribution
What should you do first according to ‘Eat That Frog!’ when starting your tasks?
Start with the task you’ve been avoiding the most; do the worst first.
Why does Tracy advise focusing on the next bite when tackling a big task?
Focusing on the next bite helps break down large tasks into manageable steps, making it easier to start and continue progress.
Fill in the blank: ‘By the yard it’s hard; but inch by ______, anything’s a cinch!’
inch
True or False: You should try to eat every ‘frog’ on your to-do list each day.
False. You should focus on eating the biggest and ugliest frog.
What question does Tracy suggest asking to identify your ‘frog’?
What one task could I do all day that would contribute the greatest value to my company?
Fill in the blank: ‘Your job is to go as far as you can ______, then you’ll see far enough to go further.’
see
According to Tracy, what are the key result areas in management?
Planning, organizing, staffing, delegating, supervising, measuring, and reporting.
What technique does Tracy suggest for identifying tasks with the most long-term impact?
Visualize the long-term consequences of not doing tasks, then focus on the ones with the greatest impact.
How does Tracy define a ‘superior thinker’?
Someone who can accurately predict the consequences of doing or not doing something.
What is the primary benefit of tackling your biggest frog first thing in the morning?
It provides a sense of relief and satisfaction, building confidence to accomplish more tasks.
