Those privileged... who crave to worship 'Work', strive to acquire Extraordinary Skills and get obsessed to Excel in every endeavour throughout Life!

A Ready Reckoner for 101 invaluable Life Skills!

"Very few succeed by nature. Everyone can excel by nurture!"

Dr J.N. Reddy Scientist, Professor, acclaimed Brain-Power and Life Skills Trainer and creator of 15 Limca & World Records

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… To You, 0y Dear Readers!

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his is not another book on self-development. It is an exclusive resource book on Life Skills devised from about 20 years of research on several thousands of people of all professions.

Undoubtedly, to become an achiever, one needs to possess the ‘ WILL’! Thousands of books are written to motivate people to aspire with ‘WILL’. But unfortunately, ‘will’ alone will not be able to make anyone an achiever without the know-how to pursue it. And that is, the SKILL! Very few are blessed with these skills as inborn abilities. However, in my experience as a trainer and counsellor for several thousands of people of all professions, I had been able to help them acquire extraordinary skills and excel in their endeavours. Even an ordinary person could become extraordinary through these unique life skills. Fortunately, all these skills are very practical, simple and down-to-earth. At the same time, every skill is scientific and very effective. Whether you are outstanding or mediocre, when you use these skills, you

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will be able to execute your work more effectively, more so, effortlessly. When you read it, you will find every page in this book invaluable. Overall, the book consists of 101 wonderful life skills. I have made sure to present every aspect and skill in simple English so that all readers can grasp the concepts easily. While reading the book, you will surely feel as though I am directly talking to you. Further, for better registration of the message, often I have presented numbers in figures rather than in words. In life, the more we wish to penetrate to be an achiever, the greater the problems we face. But, ‘the best way to escape from a problem, is to solve it.’ And, a progress-minded person converts the problem into a challenge and plunges to prove his mettle. That is why this book should be in your possession for your lifetime, to seek timely guidance. I am sure, this book makes a turnaround in your life giving a cutting edge to resurge into a wonderful being and stand a testimony to others.

Go ahead … and reach great heights! - Dr J.N. Reddy (Director, MAX Academy, CHENNAI - 60 0 094 Ph : +91 44 - 2361 1422 / 1432 & +91 99402 52277 E-mail : jnreddy.ma [email protected]; www.maxacademy.org)

Contents 1.

How to Excel in Life!

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How to Excel in Life Effortlessly? What Life Skills this Book Deals with?

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Set Your Goal

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Symptoms of Lack of Clarity of Goal How to Set a Goal! Why Many People are not Focussed! How to Focus Yourself towards the Goal! What Happens When You are Focussed! Never Aim to be the Best! Aim to be Your Best! Common Goal Fate and Destiny

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Programming the Mind

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Conscious and Subconscious Mind Programming the Subconscious Auto-suggestions Self-hypnosis Auto-commands Negative Programming The Power of Negative Thinking!

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Work Effectiveness Breathing is Everything! States of Mind Why a Person Loses Concentration? Concentration Techniques

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Alpha Breathing Meditation Goal and its Clarity Visualization Breath Observation Overwriting on Zigzag Curves Dual-activity Technique Cyclic Methods Self-hypnosis

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Instant Energy Techniques

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Water Technique Body Yawning Instant Body Yawning Ear Stretching Technique Blinking Technique Balloon Technique Acupressure Technique Train Technique Energy Breathing Technique Cosmic Energy Technique Feeling

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Early to Rise and Early to Sleep How to Wake up Early in the Morning! Tuning of Mind (The Clock Technique) Activation of Body Activation of Brain How to fall Asleep Fast! Sleep-fast Technique Sleep Requirements Yogic Methods Soonya DhyƗna Yoga Nidra

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Brain Activation

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Functions of the Brain Creative Work How to Activate the Brain! Breathing Controls Brain Function! How to Shift the Breathing Pattern? How to Release Stuffy Nose Block? Brain Activation During Exam Preparation and Presentation

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Memory Techniques



Natural Memory Technique (Rote Memory) Memory Mnemonics How to Use Mnemonics! How to Remember Names and Faces! How to Remember Names and Places! How to Overcome Absentmindedness Memory Scanning Memory Imaging Memory Diagrams Long-term Memory Technique 3UDFWLFDO'LI¿FXOW\

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Effective Communication Skills Tools for Effective Communication Public Speaking Stage-fear Removal How to Overcome Feeble Voice! How to Prepare for a Speech! How to Practise Public Speaking! How to Improve Public Speaking Abilities! The Secret of Becoming a Good Speaker Non-verbal Communication Summary of How to Excel in Public Speaking

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10. Sound Health

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Proper Breathing (Pranayama) Yoga Swasa (Yogic Breathing) Yogasanas Exercises Sound Sleep Meditation Recreation Satvik Foods (Positive Foods) Negative Foods Fruits and Juices Why Nature's Foods? General Health Tips How to Overcome Acidity How to Prevent Frequent Cold and Cough Clean Habits Super Indicators of Sound Health How to Check Your Fitness?

11. Stress Management

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Types of Stress Causes of Stress Body Stress Release Mental Stress Release Smile and Laugh Vishwa Dhyana

12. Time Management Punctuality How to Manage Your Daily Engagements! Goal Planning How to Plan Delegation Breakthroughs How to Get 48 Hours a Day! How to Get Leisure Time! Traits of an Effective Time Manager

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13. Financial Management

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How to Become Financially Sound! Installment Purchase Credit Cards Compulsory Savings Postpone the Purchases Creating Assets Service Activities

14. Love and Harmony

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Giving Pardon Ego Shift in Communication Smile and Laugh Appreciate Arguments

15. Temptations

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Physical Control Technique Psychological Control Technique Create Positive Anchors

16. ZEN Techniques

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Walking on Muddy and Murky Roads Toiletries Technique Rope Walking Sorting Method Writing on Alternate Lines

17. Down-to-Earth Techniques Jealousy Impatience Superiority Complex or Ego Anger

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Short Temper Inferiority Complex Overcoming Laziness Procrastination Arrogance and Aggressiveness Finding Faults Assertiveness Smoking Drinking Biting Nails Overeating Self-control Technique to Overcome Habits Slant Writing Feeble Voice Loud Voice How to Overcome Slang! Dominating Character Perfectionism Being Very Sensitive How to Overcome Depression! How to Forget Unwanted Incidents! How to Look Enchanting and Brighter!

18. Patriotism

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19. Celebrate

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Ready Reckoner

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Index

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Other works of Dr J.N. Reddy

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God lives in the hearts of those who are men and women of excellence. Hence, rather than going to temple, you become temple to God by patronizing excellence! __ Ancient Indian Scripture Asking "why?" is science, "Why not?" is research! __ Dr J.N. Reddy

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xcellence in life is an art. He who excels knows the art of living. He enjoys his life while pursuing his goals and facing challenges. Every moment, he not only knows what to do, but also knows how to do! But unfortunately, majority of the people slog and toil for 15-16 hours a day in pursuit of their goals, but still fail to accomplish them, not knowing the know-how. They may be very passionate at their goals and work hard, but the society rates them 'mediocre' based on their achievements. This is where books on self-development and self-empowerment become less effective. No doubt, they can motivate even a lazy and aimless person to crave to achieve something remarkable in life. But then, the next crucial step ___ 'how?' is left to his fate. Hence, not knowing the right direction, he often pursues difficult and impractical paths and ends up dejected and depressed leading to the withdrawal from the very process. We are surrounded by such people innumerably.

How to Excel in Life Effortlessly? Here is the secret of making it to the top effortlessly. It saves a lot of time and energy too. And, that is the one and only wonderful way to work – working with SKILLS! Very often, what seems to be almost impossible for years can be made just possible in a day!