Get It Together

This book is very motivating, the author teaches you to set goals, break them down into steps, work hard, and critically evaluate your progress. But she also tells you to remove distractions, learn to say no, and prioritize your time to think and also your wellness. If you're ready to put in the effort to work for your goals, and also ready to strategize so you have time for what is most important to you, this is a book you'll love!

The timing of this book could not have been better. As I enter dissertation without a sense of direction, this book and each chapter along with the additional questions at end of each chapter provide guidance and reflection opportunities that one should not skip.

This is a book aimed at helping you achieve success and does so through anecdotes, guidelines, and personal experience. I love that it is written by a woman—and an immigrant—who has achieved that success. She focuses on personal development, goal setting and achievement, shutting out distractions, overcoming setbacks, critical thinking and understanding the “big picture”, progress, opportunity, empowerment, and more. By following her guidance, you should be able to make achievable goals—and then reach them.

Recommendation: definitely recommended. In fact, I will be purchasing copies of this book for several people I know who could use it!

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"Get It Together: A Winning Formula for Success from the Boss You Need" by Puja Rios sounds like an empowering and motivational book aimed at helping individuals achieve their goals and develop a successful mindset. Puja Rios, a dynamic leader in sales and the C-Suite, draws from her personal experiences as a woman and an immigrant to provide insights and strategies for personal development and achievement.

The book seems to focus on several key themes:

1. **Personal Development and Mindset:** The book emphasizes that success begins with personal development. Puja Rios appears to offer mentorship and guidance on how to develop a mindset that fosters success.

2. **Goal Setting and Achievement:** The book likely provides practical advice on setting and achieving goals. It seems to address the common challenge of setting New Year's Resolutions that often fall by the wayside. Instead, it encourages readers to set "reach" goals and offers guidance on how to measure progress and work towards them.

3. **Distraction Management:** Puja Rios seems to offer techniques for shutting out distractions and staying focused. The mention of "swiping left" could refer to a metaphor for eliminating distractions in a digital age.

4. **Overcoming Setbacks:** The book likely provides strategies for overcoming setbacks, emphasizing resilience and the ability to bounce back from challenges.

5. **Critical Thinking and Big Picture Perspective:** Puja Rios seems to emphasize the importance of critical thinking and understanding the bigger picture. This could involve making thoughtful decisions, analyzing situations, and making strategic choices.

6. **Progress and Career Advancement:** The book appears to focus on making real progress in both personal and career goals, suggesting methods for breaking free from repetitive routines and making meaningful strides.

7. **Empowerment and Opportunity:** The book seems to aim at empowering individuals, especially women, to seize opportunities and aspire for greatness. It positions Puja Rios as a mentor and leader advocating for the advancement of women in their careers.

Overall, "Get It Together" seems to provide a blend of personal anecdotes, motivational advice, and practical strategies to help readers develop the mindset and skills needed to achieve their goals. The author's unique perspective as a woman in leadership, coupled with her immigrant background, adds depth to the insights she offers. If you're seeking motivation and actionable advice for personal and professional growth, this book might be a valuable resource.

When I started it I wasn’t sure this was for me, but as I continued to read I realized that this book speaks to pretty much anyone who wants to succeed at something. Loved the action steps and the charts. Super helpful in goal setting and in building new habits. This book mostly talks to people in business, MLM’s, & pretty mush any position in the workplace. But I did really enjoy the areas that helped envision goal setting for health & fitness areas. Looking forward to crushing my goals!

While this book is geared towards succeeding in business, the way in which the advice presents makes the advice easily applicable to other areas (including personal life). None of the advice is earth-shattering, but Ms. Rios writes in such a way to make it accessible, entertaining, and most of all, make you feel empowered to Get It Together