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3GFFIRS 09/03/2014 2:44:0 Pageiv 3GFFIRS 09/03/2014 2:44:0 Pagei Overworked and Overwhelmed Praise for “IfIhadtochooseoneskillthatcouldsimultaneouslybringgreaterhappinessinlife andmoremeaningfulengagementinwork,itwouldn’tbeatimemanagementtip, or a productivity hack, or a communication strategy. It would be simple mindful- ness. With so many demands on our attention every moment of the day, it’s paramount to learn how to direct our attention in order to achieve our highest purposes. There’s a way out of the overwhelming busyness of modern life—Scott Eblin has written the guidebook.” —Daniel H. Pink, New York Times best-selling author of Drive and To Sell Is Human “Consciouscapitalismbeginswithconsciousnessinyou.Nomatterhowstressfulyour workis,OverworkedandOverwhelmedwillshowyouhowtostaypresentsoyoucan achieveyourhigherpurpose.” —John Mackey, co-CEO and cofounder of Whole Foods Market and coauthor of Conscious Capitalism “If the title of Overworked and Overwhelmed reminds you of someone you know, stopwhatyou’redoingandreadthisbook.ScottEblindemystifiesmindfulnessso that you can put it to work and create a better life. With simple and practical guidancebasedontimelessprinciples,heshowsthatifyouwanttogivetoothers, you have to give to yourselffi rst.” —Adam Grant, Wharton School professor and New York Times best-selling author of Give and Take “This is indeed a timely book. In a world where high velocity performance is the norm,often,acaffeine-driven,sleep-deprived,smartphone–addictedexistenceisan inevitableconsequence.Scottteachesusthatitneednotbethatway.Withsimple techniques and routines of mindfulness and self-management, he offers solutions that allow you to come back from the brink. Using his practices, you are likely to findyourselfhavingmorecapacityaswellasfeelingmorefulfilledandproductive.If you want to reclaim yourself, this book is a must-read.” —Raghu Krishnamoorthy, Vice President, Executive Development and Chief Learning Officer, General Electric Corporation 3GFFIRS 09/03/2014 2:44:0 Pageii “ScottEblin’smust-readbookgivesyouthetoolstobalancelifewithwork,satisfaction with success, and mindfulness with purpose. Based on years of critical research in leadershipsuccess,OverworkedandOverwhelmedwillfundamentallychangehowyou liveeachday.Brilliant!” —Marshall Goldsmith, author of the New York Times and global best-seller What Got You Here Won’t Get You There “Increasesales,getleaner,dobetter,stayconnected.OverworkedandOverwhelmed: TheMindfulnessAlternativehelpsputthedemandsofcorporatelifeintoperspective byprovidingmindfulwaystoperformatyourbestinallaspectsoflife.ScottEblin’s personal story is inspirational and his approach can help you find new paths to achievement while bringing more meaning into your life.” —Mark Ronk, Head of Learning, Organizational Development and Talent Management, Nestlé USA “MostoftheleadersIworkwith,atalllevels,aretryingtofigureouthowtomanagetoday’s demands of faster, cheaper, and better. In Scott’s new book, Overworked and Over- whelmed:TheMindfulnessAlternative,hehelpsusseehowtoworkdifferently.It’sabout raisingourawarenessandsettingintention.Thankyou,Scott,forprovidinguswithsuch asimpleandpracticalroadmapthatwillhelpanyonewhowantstoshowupatworkand homeasthebestversionofthemselves.” —Bob Andrews, Director Executive, Coaching, Gap Inc. “Mylong-timeinterestinmindfulnesshasledmetomanyfascinatingbooksbyZen monks and academic scholars. However, I’m not planning to live my life on a mountain top or in an ivory tower, and the advice they offered was practically impossibletoapplytoalifeinthefastlane.ScottEblinknowsmyworld.Andhe’s provided a simple road map and tools that make mindful living in the business world not only possible but easy and fun.” —Deb Giffen, Director, Innovative Learning Solutions, Wharton Executive Education, and creator of Nano Tools for Leaders 3GFFIRS 09/03/2014 2:44:0 Pageiii “Thewisdominthebookisessentialandtimely.Scottoffersahappyandhopefulanswer tothequestionthatbesetssomanyofus,‘HowcanIstopfeelingsooverworkedand overwhelmed?’Hispracticalanswerlivesinprovidingprovenroutinesofmindfulness thatcantrulymakealife-savingdifference.” —Marilee Adams, PhD, best-selling author of Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 10 Powerful Tools for Life and Work “Thisbook’smomentoftruthiswhenthereaderbecomesawarethatthereareother waystodefinetheoutcomesandactivitiesofwork.Withthesenewintentions,readers willmakebetterpersonalchoicesthatenhancetheiremotionalcommitmenttowork and leaders will create more abundant organizations that deliver both meaning and money.Scottdoesasuperbjobmeldingpersonal,coaching,andorganizationexperi- encesintopragmaticguidelinesthatwillhelppeoplebecomebothmoreawareandmore intentional.” —Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor of Business, University of Michigan, Partner, The RBL Group, and coauthor of The Why of Work 3GFFIRS 09/03/2014 2:44:0 Pageiv 3GFFIRS 09/03/2014 2:44:0 Pagev overworked and overwhelmed 3GFFIRS 09/03/2014 2:44:0 Pagevi 3GFFIRS 09/03/2014 2:44:0 Pagevii S C O T T E B L I N overworked and overwhelmed [ ] the mindfulness alternative 3GFFIRS 09/03/2014 2:44:0 Pageviii Coverimage:ChairinFieldiStock.com/PeskyMonkey Coverdesign:Wiley Copyright2014byScottEblin.Allrightsreserved. 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