The peculiar life we lead, or the agony of a rotary phone -- This Attention Deficit world : frantic, free, and out of control -- The rush, the gush, the worry, and the blather -- Amid a sea of uncertainty -- The myth and reality of multitasking -- Racing to get there : the daily drill -- Energy, enthusiasm, and play -- Oxymorons of modern life : connected anonymity and social disconnection -- Scheduled lovemaking -- Emotion : key #1 to the best of modern life -- Rhythm : key #2 to the best of modern life -- Finding hope when you're down -- Gemmelsmerch -- The paradox of labor-saving devices -- Blind baseball -- New words for new problems : some with new solutions -- An alphabet of reasons why we are so busy -- Why women have it harder than men -- Not your father's automobile : or Toyota -- C-state and F-state -- Juggling -- "Folks ain't got no time" -- Speed's appeal -- Where do new ideas come from? -- The central solution -- Accepting limits -- The first step toward doing what matters most -- Getting the best return on your investments of time -- Ten key principles to managing modern life -- Improve your ability to pay attention -- Combine work and play -- How one man helps his people think -- More specific suggestions -- What dyslexia and ADD can teach us about managing modern life -- The ultimate solution -- Joy every day : the reward of taking your time.
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