Professionals and students struggling with prioritization
Feeling overwhelmed by a long to-do list and unsure where to start
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About
The Time & Productivity mind map template synthesizes actionable frameworks from two classic productivity books—Brian Tracy's 'Eat That Frog' (21 rules) and Jason Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson's 'Rework' (18 principles)—plus a curated 'Others' section covering task management, email handling, and energy scheduling. With 308 nodes across one sheet, this template serves as a combined cheat sheet and reference guide for professionals, students, and self-improvement enthusiasts seeking to overcome procrastination and optimize daily workflows. Key verbatim nodes include 'ABCDE Methode continually', 'Create large chunks of time', and 'embrace the constraints'. The layout is a three-branch radial map, with each branch expanding into detailed sub-nodes that capture book summaries, practical exercises, and personal productivity hacks. This template is designed to be both a learning tool and a quick-reference dashboard for implementing proven productivity techniques.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Entrepreneurs and creatives who tend to overplan
Planning a new project and needing to avoid perfectionism delays
Managers and team leads looking to improve team efficiency
Reviewing weekly productivity and identifying time-wasting habits
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch and Explore the Core Structure
Open the template in Xmind to browse the three main branches covering 'Eat That Frog', 'Rework', and other productivity frameworks.
Step 2
Review and Apply Productivity Techniques
Expand specific nodes like the 'ABCDE Methode' to study detailed sub-notes and integrate these actionable principles into your workflow.
Step 3
Personalize and Establish Daily Routines
Customize the map with your own tasks and use the 'Eat That Frog' branch as a daily checklist to prioritize your most important work.
Frequently asked questions
It includes 308 nodes covering Brian Tracy's 'Eat That Frog' (21 rules), 'Rework' principles (18 ideas), and a personal 'Others' section with task management, email tips, and energy scheduling.
Start with the 'eat that frog' branch: apply the 'ABCDE Methode continually' to rank tasks by importance, then use 'Create large chunks of time' to focus on the top-priority item first thing in the morning.
Yes, the .xmind file is fully editable. You can add your own tasks, modify the book summaries, or reorganize branches to fit your personal workflow.
Use 'Eat That Frog' for daily prioritization (e.g., 'Plan every day in advance') and 'Rework' for long-term mindset shifts (e.g., 'embrace the constraints' to simplify projects). The template helps you blend both.
Absolutely. The 'rework' branch includes communication tips like 'Say no by default' and 'when something goes wrong you better tell the story', which are great for team discussions.
It covers 'Gestion des tâches' (task management), 'Gestion des mails' (email management), and energy-based scheduling, with tips like 'Prévoir 1h en fin de journée pour planifer la journée du lendemain'.
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