Bookworm 39: The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Jim Huling, Sean Covey
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Dec 26, 2017 
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Managing the Whirlwind
- Recognize the whirlwind (urgent daily tasks) as the enemy of execution.
- Manage the whirlwind and allocate time for new important initiatives.
Nomenclature and Framework
- The book provides a helpful nomenclature for productivity concepts, but its framework seems better suited for CEOs than individuals.
- Terms like "whirlwind," "scoreboard," and "WIGs" can be valuable, even outside the book's system.
4DX and Potty Training
- The authors suggest using 4DX for personal goals, like potty training, which seems impractical.
- The book's strength lies in its business application, not personal development.