Insights from ‘Organize Tomorrow Today’ by Jason Selk & Tom Bartow

Question 1

According to John Wooden, what should you focus on to extend a winning streak?

Answer 1

Focus on hard work and intelligent planning, not the winning streak itself.

Question 2

What does the ‘3 & 1’ method involve?

Answer 2

Listing the three most important tasks for tomorrow and highlighting the one task you must complete.

Question 3

True or False: You should prioritize tasks for tomorrow in the evening.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Why is it beneficial to prioritize tasks just before lunch?

Answer 4

It allows your brain to simulate solutions while you rest, and you are not yet fatigued by the day.

Question 5

What two types of tasks should you consider, like an orange farmer?

Answer 5

Short-term revenue-collecting tasks and long-term revenue-cultivating tasks.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: Successful people often do not complete everything, but they always focus on getting the ____ done each day.

Answer 6

most important things

Question 7

What is the purpose of the 100-second timeout technique?

Answer 7

To refocus and rebuild momentum when distracted.

Question 8

What are the components of a 100-second timeout?

Answer 8

Centering breath, identity statement, reflecting on ‘done-wells’ and ‘will-do-wells,’ and finishing with another centering breath.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: When selecting tasks for tomorrow, ask yourself, ‘What can I do tomorrow to yield the best ____ results?’

Answer 9

short-term

Question 10

Fill in the blank: To refocus during a task, ask yourself, ‘What is the most important thing I can get done ____?’

Answer 10

next

Question 11

What mental image is used to help focus on the next action in a task?

Answer 11

Visualizing a butcher’s knife chopping off an easy first action of the task.

Question 12

True or False: Writing down tasks by hand activates the brain more than typing them.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Who is credited with the quote, ‘Make each day your masterpiece’?

Answer 13

John Wooden

Question 14

What are ‘done-wells’ and ‘will-do-wells’ in the context of maintaining focus?

Answer 14

‘Done-wells’ are recent achievements to acknowledge, and ‘will-do-wells’ are behaviors to focus on for the next 24 hours.

Question 15

According to Bill Walsh, what happens when you ‘do your job’?

Answer 15

The score takes care of itself.

Question 16

How can an identity statement help in the 100-second timeout?

Answer 16

It reinforces your strengths and desired self-image, enhancing focus and motivation.