In todays fast-paced world, many individuals unknowingly find themselves on a quest to win the race against time. The current digital age has overhauled how we interact with and conceptualize time, as constant streams of pressing notifications and packed schedules put tremendous stress on the minds of modern humankind. Now more than ever before, to live a joyful and productive life requires intentional design. Purpose and planning form the core of theMaximizer Mindset, designed to empower individuals within a myriad of contexts to work less, achieve more, and spread joy throughout each day of their lives.

Katie Alaniz, EdD, is director of the Center for Learning Innovations and Teaching Excellence (C-LITE) and a faculty member within the College of Education Behavioral Sciences at Houston Baptist University. As a teacher and digital learning specialist for over a decade in both public and private schools, including her service as a digital learning specialist at River Oaks Baptist School, Dr. Alaniz guides fellow educators as they meaningfully integrate digital tools and resources within their classrooms.

David Q. Hao, MA, JD, is the Head of School at Veritas Christian Academy, an independent K-8 innovative classical school in Houston, TX. Previously, David worked in higher education as the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs at the University of St. Thomas (TX), the Dean of Student Success at Houston Baptist University, and taught as an adjunct professor at the graduate and undergraduate level.

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Race Against Time

Chapter 2: The Keys to Unlocking the Maximizer Mindset

Chapter 3: Find Freedom by Treasuring Truth

Chapter 4: Ignite Productivity by Prioritizing Purpose

Chapter 5: Cultivate Creativity by Leveraging Connections

Chapter 6: Adding Value through the Maximizer Mindset

Chapter 7: Essential Ideas to Remember

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