In the next chapters of this book, you will learn why procrastination is a major enemy to doing your best work and why it is in your best interest to overcome it. You'll learn how self-doubt leads to slower work, which can negatively impact the quality of your work. You will learn how to manage both the distractions you can control and those you can't control so that they don't affect the quality of your work or the time it takes you to complete it.

You will learn why staying on or ahead of schedule is the key to doing your best work. You will learn how to "make a game" of getting things done early so you can work more efficiently. You will learn why focusing on the benefits and rewards you will get after completing a project is key to completing that project efficiently and doing your best work. You will learn why taking regular breaks during your project and taking care of your health and well-being are also key to doing your best work.