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17 Anti-Procrastination Hacks: How to Stop Being Lazy, Overcome Procrastination, and Finally Get Stuff Done
Do you feel like you can’t get yourself to do anything?
Do you hate yourself for procrastinating?
Do you find it impossible to relax because of the frustration and guilt that comes with procrastination?
If you struggle with procrastination, then this book is your blueprint for crushing procrastination once and for all.
17 Anti-Procrastination How to Stop Being Lazy, Overcome Procrastination, and Finally Get Stuff Done teaches you how to quickly and painlessly beat the urge to procrastinate, letting you enjoy life guilt-free.
Imagine if you could painlessly get work done when you need to, and then relax free of guilt afterwards.
Well, guess what? 17 Anti-Procrastination Hacks teaches you how to do just that.
You will learn…
And much more!
Equip yourself with procrastination-proof methods for finally getting that work done by grabbing your copy of 17 Anti-Procrastination Hacks today.
What if you could crush those feelings of laziness?
Well, guess what? You can!
You’re about to discover…
And much more!
Grab your copy of 17 Anti-Procrastination Hacks today to start short-circuiting procrastination.
P.S. Don’t say, “someday I’ll get around to buying this book…” because we both know what that means. Click the BUY NOW button at the top of this page to kill procrastination today !
Do you hate yourself for procrastinating?
Do you find it impossible to relax because of the frustration and guilt that comes with procrastination?
If you struggle with procrastination, then this book is your blueprint for crushing procrastination once and for all.
17 Anti-Procrastination How to Stop Being Lazy, Overcome Procrastination, and Finally Get Stuff Done teaches you how to quickly and painlessly beat the urge to procrastinate, letting you enjoy life guilt-free.
Imagine if you could painlessly get work done when you need to, and then relax free of guilt afterwards.
Well, guess what? 17 Anti-Procrastination Hacks teaches you how to do just that.
You will learn…
And much more!
Equip yourself with procrastination-proof methods for finally getting that work done by grabbing your copy of 17 Anti-Procrastination Hacks today.
What if you could crush those feelings of laziness?
Well, guess what? You can!
You’re about to discover…
And much more!
Grab your copy of 17 Anti-Procrastination Hacks today to start short-circuiting procrastination.
P.S. Don’t say, “someday I’ll get around to buying this book…” because we both know what that means. Click the BUY NOW button at the top of this page to kill procrastination today !
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First published November 23, 2016
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June 25, 2020
I for real actually procrastinated while reading an anti-procrastination book
June 19, 2017
Tips to overcome procrastination can always be helpful, but there is this thing about this book that is off putting. It feels copy/pasted without any contribution by the author. Not inspiring at all. There aren't even 17 hacks, some are similar or overlapping.
June 26, 2017
خیلی مختصر و مفید. لحن، گیرایی، سادگی و عملی بودن کتاب دلنشنیه، هر چند واقعا برای این کتابایی که برای کمک به خود هست، شش ماه بعد و پس از دیدن نتایج و میزان موثر بودن راهکارها باید اومد وامتیاز داد.
February 8, 2022
#1: Make yourself a little dumber. Stop overthinking everything. Stop visualizing in your mind’s eye the unpleasantness and joylessness of whatever it is you need to do. Just plow on like a dummy.
#2: Think only in terms of the very next physical action you need to take. Rather than overwhelming yourself with massive, seemingly impossible tasks, think only of the “next action.” For example, that might be writing an opening sentence, starting up PowerPoint and giving it a title, or calling the car repair shop for tire prices.
#3: Use the power of small wins to build momentum. As they say, “nothing succeeds like success.” Once you start being productive, it becomes exponentially easier to continue being productive. The most important thing is to just get started.
#6. Break big, overwhelming goals down into bite-sized nibbles. It’s good to dream big, but big things are also easy to procrastinate on. Fix this by creating small “sub-goals” which move you toward the completion of your larger goal.
#7: Write down exactly when, where, and what you are going to do. Studies show that by writing down the specifics of what you need to do as well as when and where you will do it, you make it almost certain that the task will actually get done.
#2: Think only in terms of the very next physical action you need to take. Rather than overwhelming yourself with massive, seemingly impossible tasks, think only of the “next action.” For example, that might be writing an opening sentence, starting up PowerPoint and giving it a title, or calling the car repair shop for tire prices.
#3: Use the power of small wins to build momentum. As they say, “nothing succeeds like success.” Once you start being productive, it becomes exponentially easier to continue being productive. The most important thing is to just get started.
#6. Break big, overwhelming goals down into bite-sized nibbles. It’s good to dream big, but big things are also easy to procrastinate on. Fix this by creating small “sub-goals” which move you toward the completion of your larger goal.
#7: Write down exactly when, where, and what you are going to do. Studies show that by writing down the specifics of what you need to do as well as when and where you will do it, you make it almost certain that the task will actually get done.
September 28, 2018
I don't know how this book ended up in my currently reading list but the fact that it was there for well over a month before I started reading it, well that's a prety good sign I needed to read it.
I'll admit at first I was a little sceptical what with the book description reading like one of those sales pitches selling you a bunch of hopes and dreams that are too good and too easily obtained to be true.
However the book was prety good, well writen, very concise and it looks like most points are backed up by real research.
I like the writing style in that it was easy to follow and while it was conversational it didn't dip into being crass as many coversational self help writing tends to be. I'll definitely be looking into the authors other work.
As for the overall content of the book, its quite practical, clear cut action points and techniques that make sense, nothing complicated. Most of the "hacks" were new to me so I look forward to trying them out, and I'll truly be able to judge how effective the book is then.
The book is soooo short, it only takes a couple of hours to read and Im a slow reader, so I'd recomend reading it, much to gain, little to lose.
I'll admit at first I was a little sceptical what with the book description reading like one of those sales pitches selling you a bunch of hopes and dreams that are too good and too easily obtained to be true.
However the book was prety good, well writen, very concise and it looks like most points are backed up by real research.
I like the writing style in that it was easy to follow and while it was conversational it didn't dip into being crass as many coversational self help writing tends to be. I'll definitely be looking into the authors other work.
As for the overall content of the book, its quite practical, clear cut action points and techniques that make sense, nothing complicated. Most of the "hacks" were new to me so I look forward to trying them out, and I'll truly be able to judge how effective the book is then.
The book is soooo short, it only takes a couple of hours to read and Im a slow reader, so I'd recomend reading it, much to gain, little to lose.
October 8, 2020
A short and light book. To the point. Refreshment of tools and techniques you probably already know about. Leaves you motivated to work.
April 28, 2018
A compilation of proven strategies to help get things done. The book is right to the point. No roundabouts.
April 22, 2022
Short (1-hour read, max), straightforward, full of interesting facts, mind-blowing experiments, and studies.
The format is perfectly adjusted for hard-core procrastinators.
The format is perfectly adjusted for hard-core procrastinators.
October 15, 2021
Tinapos ko butt-in-chair itong 17 Anti-Procrastination Hacks: How to Stop Being Lazy, Overcome Procrastination, and Finally Get Stuff Done ni Dominic Mann tonight, thinking that it might take a little effect on me and probably give me rationality too on how often I think about death. I'd like to think that everything is nothing but just this unkillable urgency of procrastination. Or this is the result of consistent suffering from terrible bouts of procrastination.
I was baited to read it because I could obtain another free book if I finished it, though this kind of book alone will not get me to sit for an hour and run my eyes and nose on the screen–since I know for a fact, this will only add to my what-good-it-brings-you collections.
Those 17 hacks turned to be my minor lessons. I actually found the major ones on the anecdotes of the lives of the great narrated by the author.
Most of the intelligent people tend to procrastinate because they often visualize the outcome more than the process. So the author would tend to introduce some renown people from the past centuries who have struggled from procrastination and were able to overcome it.
Would you imagine, Victor Hugo, the French author of the classics Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, stripping himself butt-naked and have his servant hide his clothes, not returning them until the appointed hour just to fight procrastination and be able to finish the book?
What about Herman Melville who used to have his wife literally chain him to his desk in order to get himself to finish the epic novel, Moby Dick?
Demosthenes, an ancient Greek orator, would shave one side of his head in order to force himself to stay indoors and practice speeches for fear of ridicule.
And there is thing called "analysis paralysis". In layman's terms, this means being a perfectionist–(perfectionism) one of the most common agents to procrastination. I would remember Leonardo da Vinci leaving Mona Lisa unfinished even after he had lingered over it for four years. There he said that he regretted "never having completed a single work." Fortunately, Leonardo realized that something was better than nothing and did his work anyway, despite personally believing them to be imperfect and unfinished.
Because after all, we cannot edit a blank page.
I was baited to read it because I could obtain another free book if I finished it, though this kind of book alone will not get me to sit for an hour and run my eyes and nose on the screen–since I know for a fact, this will only add to my what-good-it-brings-you collections.
Those 17 hacks turned to be my minor lessons. I actually found the major ones on the anecdotes of the lives of the great narrated by the author.
Most of the intelligent people tend to procrastinate because they often visualize the outcome more than the process. So the author would tend to introduce some renown people from the past centuries who have struggled from procrastination and were able to overcome it.
Would you imagine, Victor Hugo, the French author of the classics Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, stripping himself butt-naked and have his servant hide his clothes, not returning them until the appointed hour just to fight procrastination and be able to finish the book?
What about Herman Melville who used to have his wife literally chain him to his desk in order to get himself to finish the epic novel, Moby Dick?
Demosthenes, an ancient Greek orator, would shave one side of his head in order to force himself to stay indoors and practice speeches for fear of ridicule.
And there is thing called "analysis paralysis". In layman's terms, this means being a perfectionist–(perfectionism) one of the most common agents to procrastination. I would remember Leonardo da Vinci leaving Mona Lisa unfinished even after he had lingered over it for four years. There he said that he regretted "never having completed a single work." Fortunately, Leonardo realized that something was better than nothing and did his work anyway, despite personally believing them to be imperfect and unfinished.
Because after all, we cannot edit a blank page.
January 19, 2018
Don't procrastinate on reading this book. It's a short and hindy book incorporating everything regarding procrastination just in 17 points. Each point is explained with certain research or back story which makes reading interesting. Just pick up the book and finish in one go. highlight the lines and quotes which resonate with your personality and use them over and over again so that next time when you procrastinate those lines can be helpful in overcoming it.
February 22, 2018
if you were to say "self-devellopement" to me i would be making unvolentarily a face of meeeh! , because A).most self-devellopement books i've read haven't develloped anything in me B).because they tend to boss you around and have ideas with no fondation C).because they make it all sound so easy when it IS NOT!
however (little did i know) this book may be a exception, it treats a very foundamental issue (procrastination , dah!) with rather a reasonable and fair approche: exposing first the problem, and then suggesting (and i enfesise on suggesting not ordering) solutions, all the while using a lot of well know live examples.
one of the most brilliant theories, is that only smart people procrastinate because only smarter people tend to linger on the horror of the task. and it is completly true!
the other is"to kill your inner perfectionist", a problem i personally suffer from. wanting everything to be perfect and ready, id say it's the first time i ever considered it to be a problem.
and last but not least, macro and micro goals <3 ; Anthony Tollorope did a brilliant thing, that one must follow, to create.
the writing is light, funny and encouraging, it took me about 40 minutes to get throught the book. it exposes ideas smoothly and the transition between chapters is well done.
favorite quotes:
"the first draft of anything is shit" E Hamingway
"you can't edit a blank page" Joudie Picoult
"a small daily task,if it be really daily, wll beat the labor of hercules" Anthony Trollope
*as a side note, this book was recomanded to me by a complete stranger ( a colleague to be fair, but we didn't really know each other). i dont know why exactly he chose this for me, or what he thought i needed, but i am thankfull he did. i ended up enjoying this and really finding use in it. so thank you.
however (little did i know) this book may be a exception, it treats a very foundamental issue (procrastination , dah!) with rather a reasonable and fair approche: exposing first the problem, and then suggesting (and i enfesise on suggesting not ordering) solutions, all the while using a lot of well know live examples.
one of the most brilliant theories, is that only smart people procrastinate because only smarter people tend to linger on the horror of the task. and it is completly true!
the other is"to kill your inner perfectionist", a problem i personally suffer from. wanting everything to be perfect and ready, id say it's the first time i ever considered it to be a problem.
and last but not least, macro and micro goals <3 ; Anthony Tollorope did a brilliant thing, that one must follow, to create.
the writing is light, funny and encouraging, it took me about 40 minutes to get throught the book. it exposes ideas smoothly and the transition between chapters is well done.
favorite quotes:
"the first draft of anything is shit" E Hamingway
"you can't edit a blank page" Joudie Picoult
"a small daily task,if it be really daily, wll beat the labor of hercules" Anthony Trollope
*as a side note, this book was recomanded to me by a complete stranger ( a colleague to be fair, but we didn't really know each other). i dont know why exactly he chose this for me, or what he thought i needed, but i am thankfull he did. i ended up enjoying this and really finding use in it. so thank you.
June 3, 2023
"17 Anti-Procrastination Hacks" by Dominic Mann is a helpful guide packed with strategies to tackle procrastination and boost productivity. While it offers some valuable insights, there are a few areas that could use improvement.
Mann's writing style is easy to follow and engaging, keeping you motivated throughout. He covers a range of topics, from managing time and setting goals to dealing with distractions. The best part is that he encourages you to personalize the techniques to fit your own style.
However, not all the strategies will work for everyone. We all have different preferences and triggers when it comes to procrastination, so some tips might not resonate. It would have been great to see more diversity and alternative solutions.
Additionally, while the book covers various topics, some chapters lack depth. It would have been beneficial to explore certain areas more thoroughly. Delving deeper into specific triggers or providing tailored strategies for different personality types would have added more value.
"17 Anti-Procrastination Hacks" by Dominic Mann offers useful advice and practical tips to overcome procrastination. Although it falls short in universal applicability and depth, it still provides inspiration to tackle procrastination and enhance productivity.
Mann's writing style is easy to follow and engaging, keeping you motivated throughout. He covers a range of topics, from managing time and setting goals to dealing with distractions. The best part is that he encourages you to personalize the techniques to fit your own style.
However, not all the strategies will work for everyone. We all have different preferences and triggers when it comes to procrastination, so some tips might not resonate. It would have been great to see more diversity and alternative solutions.
Additionally, while the book covers various topics, some chapters lack depth. It would have been beneficial to explore certain areas more thoroughly. Delving deeper into specific triggers or providing tailored strategies for different personality types would have added more value.
"17 Anti-Procrastination Hacks" by Dominic Mann offers useful advice and practical tips to overcome procrastination. Although it falls short in universal applicability and depth, it still provides inspiration to tackle procrastination and enhance productivity.
December 4, 2018
"December 3, 2018 – page 38
67.86% "We live in a world in which each day there are pleny of new stuff... books... movies... videos
.... things... everyday it happens .... If you start playing the game of catching the most dopy thing... you ain't gonna win for sure.
We see our selfs... important in our priorities...
With boozy... self-esteem... and mind which is not really interested in doing anything you can't go anywhere, can ya?"
December 3, 2018 – page 38
67.86% "We live in a world in which each day there are pleny of new stuff... books... movies... videos
.... things... everyday it happens .... If you start playing the game of catching the most dopy thing... you ain't gonna win for sure.
We see our self less... important in our priorities...
With boozy... self-esteem... and mind which is not really interested in doing anything you can't go anywhere, can ya?"
December 3, 2018 – page 38
67.86% "The problem with procrastination is that behind that line... there is always a good reason to be in that "state"."
December 3, 2018 – Shelved as: to-read
December 3, 2018 – Shelved
December 3, 2018 – Started Reading"
67.86% "We live in a world in which each day there are pleny of new stuff... books... movies... videos
.... things... everyday it happens .... If you start playing the game of catching the most dopy thing... you ain't gonna win for sure.
We see our selfs... important in our priorities...
With boozy... self-esteem... and mind which is not really interested in doing anything you can't go anywhere, can ya?"
December 3, 2018 – page 38
67.86% "We live in a world in which each day there are pleny of new stuff... books... movies... videos
.... things... everyday it happens .... If you start playing the game of catching the most dopy thing... you ain't gonna win for sure.
We see our self less... important in our priorities...
With boozy... self-esteem... and mind which is not really interested in doing anything you can't go anywhere, can ya?"
December 3, 2018 – page 38
67.86% "The problem with procrastination is that behind that line... there is always a good reason to be in that "state"."
December 3, 2018 – Shelved as: to-read
December 3, 2018 – Shelved
December 3, 2018 – Started Reading"
March 5, 2018
Do you put off things that you don't like to do? Have a problem getting started or completing task?
Know you could succeed but envision yourself at the end of the goal and not the middle?
Then this book is for you. It is a quick read, well unless you put off finishing it, or maybe starting it.
It offers up ways to get started, how to break those task down into manageable sections.
Did you know Da Vinci often said many of his works were not completed, he couldn't find the time.
Many authors have struggled to complete their work, how did they finish, learn their secrets and of their struggles.
This book will help you get started , if you just put it into practice.
Know you could succeed but envision yourself at the end of the goal and not the middle?
Then this book is for you. It is a quick read, well unless you put off finishing it, or maybe starting it.
It offers up ways to get started, how to break those task down into manageable sections.
Did you know Da Vinci often said many of his works were not completed, he couldn't find the time.
Many authors have struggled to complete their work, how did they finish, learn their secrets and of their struggles.
This book will help you get started , if you just put it into practice.
January 29, 2021
A good set of advice ---
We are habitual to procrastinate the most important task due to some excuses such as – you are always busy in several mundane tasks, you will start when you will get an immediate result, you will wait for perfect time/situation, etc… A simple solution is to break up your important task into several easy micro pieces and attempt one piece at a time. Also, block a fixed time for it to maintain consistency and momentum. Don’t repeat the mistake of visualizing success, instead visualize that you are working hard on doing one piece every time and getting enormous satisfaction after finishing it. Using this strategy, we can easily win over our habit of procrastination.
We are habitual to procrastinate the most important task due to some excuses such as – you are always busy in several mundane tasks, you will start when you will get an immediate result, you will wait for perfect time/situation, etc… A simple solution is to break up your important task into several easy micro pieces and attempt one piece at a time. Also, block a fixed time for it to maintain consistency and momentum. Don’t repeat the mistake of visualizing success, instead visualize that you are working hard on doing one piece every time and getting enormous satisfaction after finishing it. Using this strategy, we can easily win over our habit of procrastination.
June 2, 2017
Short but extremely useful at putting 'getting stuff done' thinking in perspective. Read it front to back same day. I am guilty of not starting projects I dream of completing then feeling guilty about the wasted time.
I work full time & have started my own business on the side, started hobbies in my 30's that I wish I'd started over 10 years ago & thinking where I'd be now if only I'd started back then. I do hope this book pushes me to be more of a get stuff done now person that i wish I was fresh out of collage
I work full time & have started my own business on the side, started hobbies in my 30's that I wish I'd started over 10 years ago & thinking where I'd be now if only I'd started back then. I do hope this book pushes me to be more of a get stuff done now person that i wish I was fresh out of collage
June 15, 2024
While a short read, and, by no means comprehensive, this booklet does a satisfactory job presenting 17 Anti-Procrastination Hacks, as promised. While the sections could have been expanded upon or explored to a greater extent, I am satisfied with this collection, and, indeed, have learned of a handful of new techniques I did not find elsewhere. Of what I have read of the author, Dominic Mann, these ranks as the least bad, and, if I dare say, actually good.
Moderately recommended to anyone starting their 'self-improvement journey'.
Moderately recommended to anyone starting their 'self-improvement journey'.
November 12, 2017
I enjoyed reading this book although it just highlighted what we all already know about time management and life management and such! I liked it whatsoever and it definitely helped me shift some daily actions to be more productive like how to create more doable to-do list. I'd recommend it to anyone who'd like to tidy up their to-do lists and life in general and just be more productive!
September 3, 2023
4.5 stars
Short and to the point.
A very nice collection of the most important tips and strategies.
Notthing terribly original but pretty complete!
It's greatly appreciated that the typical page filling and volume increasing BS that one finds in such books is missing!
Bonus that the last 2 pages is a summary of all the tips
Short and to the point.
A very nice collection of the most important tips and strategies.
Notthing terribly original but pretty complete!
It's greatly appreciated that the typical page filling and volume increasing BS that one finds in such books is missing!
Bonus that the last 2 pages is a summary of all the tips
June 13, 2017
Short and sweet! It goes directly to the good stuff with concrete ways to be productive and stops procrastinating. It even has a cheat sheet at the end if you ever want to quickly check a hack. I strongly recommend this book.
August 7, 2017
A quite brief book with some useful and simple advices to resist procrastination. And I like that it has a quick summary at the end so, you can refer to it for instant motivation and ideas whenever needed.
July 18, 2022
I like that Dominic Mann cited examples of how great people from centuries ago dealt with procrastination. Some of these were extreme, but it made me see that procrastination is not a peculiar problem. The anti-procrastination techniques listed too are pretty solid.
November 1, 2022
Here’s how: He is unable to foresee how difficult, tedious, and enjoyable doing the task will be. Consequently, all motivation and temptation to procrastinate is gone. He just does stuff without thinking about it.
May 22, 2023
Quick Read
This was a quick read that had some useful ordinary insights and others that I have never heard of! I’m glad that this book wasn’t dragged on forever like so many other books of this genre are. This is a great read because it gives you actionable advice!
This was a quick read that had some useful ordinary insights and others that I have never heard of! I’m glad that this book wasn’t dragged on forever like so many other books of this genre are. This is a great read because it gives you actionable advice!
February 10, 2017
what makes this different from other books is that its just 50 pages.so you cant procrastinate reading this one.plus some real good advice.
August 9, 2017
Pretty straight forward. Short and sweet!
August 25, 2017
Practical and helpful
This book was both concise and interesting. It presented a variety of methods; I will definitely be trying them for homework and any other goals.
This book was both concise and interesting. It presented a variety of methods; I will definitely be trying them for homework and any other goals.
October 27, 2017
A quick read, very useful, applicable tips!
October 28, 2017
It helps to get the job done. And that's what I really needed. Easy and fun to read.
November 16, 2017
Straightforward...stop wasting time not reading it
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