The Art of Accomplishment

Or How To Get Sh!t Done

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Do you wish you could have the determination to start and complete your dream project, or something else you are procrastinating about acting upon for work, school or your home? Then this is the how-to book for you. It is essentially a manual about the joy of thinking up, starting and bringing a project to fruition, and overcoming all barriers in doing so. It’s also about the self confidence that develops when you take on and complete difficult tasks, and the other rewards that follow. The book provides ideas to handle the many issues that could interfere in getting things completely done, and describes practical steps to follow to efficiently execute virtually any project, which are derived from the project management discipline but simplified and scaled to make sense for an individual’s needs. Open this book to gain motivation and know-how for doing that project that’s always been waiting in the back of your mind.

Inside you will find hints, tips, and hacks to become more productive. The book covers

Introductory Project Management Methods

Motivation

Starting and Finishing Projects

Psychological Issues and Barriers

Project Planning

Time Management

Teaming

Communication

Negotiation

And many other detailed topics designed to help you be more effective and successful.

Highlighted Reviews

"Very informative and very readable! I could see all my own bad habits and the author had tons of suggestions for effectively getting things done. Interesting, real world examples throughout the book."

Terry E. (via Amazon)

"I have a background in project management in the software development arena, so I know this stuff cold. My son is a freshman in college and is having trouble getting organized and getting the work done on time. I tried to give him a crash course based on my knowledge but that didn’t work out so well (as you can imagine…). So I found this book on Amazon with the intent of giving it to him, to see whether he would pay attention if it came from another source. Of course I read it first to make sure it wasn’t BS. I was very pleased as it was very readable and it was like I was having a conversation with a friend. The information was solid, I even picked up some pointers that I intend to use. My son appreciated the book and we’ll see if it helps…"

David W. San Francisco, CA

Author Biography

John Wilson, MS/Electrical and Computer Engineering, is a former executive project manager at a large computer company, who has more than 75 patents issued and pending. In his work life, he has built computer systems, developed software for the public safety arena, and run a profitable technology business. He was formerly certified as a Project Manager by Project Management Institute. His many and varied interests include beer making, stained-glass window artistry, home woodworking and renovation, reading, cooking, playing guitar, environmental preservation through volunteering at nonprofit agencies, puzzles and word games, humor, teaching and mentoring others in various forms, and now, book writing.