{"product_id":"red-brick-thinking-make-space-find-focus-move-forward-paperback-softback-9781394360840","title":"Red Brick Thinking; Make Space. Find Focus. Move Forward. (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394360840","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRed Brick Thinking\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eMake Space. Find Focus. Move Forward.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDonna McGeorge (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394360840, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 27 November 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.6 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm, 0.363 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRed Brick Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e is like decluttering for your mind and your business. It’s the reminder we all need: you don’t need to do more to grow; you need to do less, better. This book helped me see that clarity doesn’t come from adding more to your plate — it comes from knowing what to let go of. Game changer. \u003ci\u003e—Olivia Carr, founder and CEO, Shhh Silk \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will speak to anyone who’s been caught in the rhythm of doing too much, for too long. It invites us to ask better questions and to choose what really matters.\u003ci\u003e —Maree McPherson OAM, author of \u003c\/i\u003eWorthy\u003ci\u003e and \u003c\/i\u003eCutting through the Grass Ceiling\u003ci\u003e, leadership development specialist and confidante to CEOs, helping them think\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRed Brick Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e is the missing manual for modern work — practical, evidence-based and deeply human. It’s a must for anyone serious about sustainable talent and culture. It’s more than a book — it’s a movement. It empowers leaders to lead with intention, not inertia, and to design cultures that thrive on less, not more.\u003ci\u003e —Melissa Gee Kee, Chief Talent, Development, and People Analytics Officer at Unilever\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book cuts through the noise and dares you to do the brave thing — let go. A minimalist manifesto with maximum impact for anyone ready to lighten up and lead with more purpose, power and presence.\u003ci\u003e —Dr. Margie Warrell, bestselling author of \u003c\/i\u003eThe Courage Gap\u003ci\u003e and \u003c\/i\u003eYou’ve Got This!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRed Brick Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e makes a compelling case for rejecting accumulated habits and tasks to free up your time and energy for what matters most. Subtraction is powerful — not just as a business tactic, but as a personal act of agency, allowing us to consciously design our lives to better align with what we value most. I loved it.\u003ci\u003e —Kate Christie, global bestselling author of \u003c\/i\u003eThe Life List: Master Every Moment and Live an Audacious Life\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is insightful, thoughtful, and made me challenge myself and my current work process. Strategic subtraction — my new best friend. Red Brick Thinking educated me on how humans are hardwired to do the opposite, and showed me that going against this natural instinct can actually lead to more productivity. Genius. \u003ci\u003e—Steve Menzies, former Australian Representative Rugby League Player and finance broker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if success isn't about adding more, but about removing what holds you back?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo you spend every day wading through too much information, too many choices and too many commitments? Is there always too much to do, but never enough time and energy to do it all? In \u003ci\u003eRed Brick Thinking,\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Donna McGeorge delivers a game-changing philosophy about how to work and live in a way that leaves you more fulfilled and more satisfied. She asks: What if the answer to achieving more is actually to \u003ci\u003edo less?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRed Brick Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e is a manifesto for smarter, simpler and more powerful decision-making. Inside, you'll learn why our instinct to add complexity is counterproductive to getting things done. Discover what happens when you start to strategically subtract the bricks that weigh you down — from meetings and busy work to the overstimulation and hustle in the design of our daily lives. From Ash Barty to Bottega Veneta, Taylor Swift to Canva, viral trends to global work movements . . . you'll encounter compelling stories, real-world examples and thought-provoking questions that show you how to lighten your load and move forward with greater joy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransform your thinking from 'What else can I do?' to 'What can I stop doing?'\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the power of no and set boundaries that simplify your life and work.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBoost your focus and combat burnout, inefficiency and overwhelm.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind clarity and create space for what truly matters each day.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLet go of the tasks, habits, obligations and relationships that aren't serving you anymore.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed Brick Thinking\u003c\/i\u003e shows how greatness is revealed by removing the excess, like a sculptor carving a masterpiece from a block of marble. If you're ready to stop being overwhelmed and start focusing on what matters, this book shares the mindset and motivation for creating the change you need. What red brick can you let go of today?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the author ix       \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore we begin xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: The Red Brick Revelation 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Why a brick? And why is it red? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The power of strategic subtraction 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Anchored by attachment 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Cultural Red Bricks 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 More 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Hustle 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Someday 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Accumulation 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Perfectionism 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Structural Red Bricks 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Friction 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Complexity 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Noise 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Stimulation 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Urgency 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Emotional Red Bricks 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Weight 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Reactivity 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Overcommitment 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Obligation 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Relationships 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Red Brick Revolution 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Just red brick it 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 The red brick stops with you 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoin the movement 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 267\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Self-help \u0026amp; personal development [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Self-help \u0026amp; personal development\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Self-help%20\u0026amp;%20personal%20development%20%5BVS%5D%22\"\u003eVS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52462979088664,"sku":"9781394360840","price":13.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394360840.jpg?v=1785544160","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/red-brick-thinking-make-space-find-focus-move-forward-paperback-softback-9781394360840","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}