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How to Stop Procrastinating: A Simple Guide to Mastering Difficult Tasks and Breaking the Procrastination Habit
Want to stop procrastinating? Like to overcome a lack of motivation with your daily tasks? Need to get rid of those feelings of laziness? The truth If you're someone who procrastinates, then this bad habit is limiting your success in a variety of ways. If you don't address this issue, then you'll reduce the likelihood that you'll achieve your major goals. Procrastination can lead to a variety of negative life-altering issues Bad grades; Poor job performance; Unhealthy diet choices; Health issues; Financial difficulties. That's why it's critical that you focus on eliminating your procrastination tendencies by building what's called "The Anti-Procrastination Habit." How to Stop Procrastinating -- A Simple Guide for Mastering Difficult Tasks How to Stop Procrastinating is a straight-forward, systematic framework for building an action-oriented habit through all the areas in your life. In this book, you will 8 Specific Reasons Why People Procrastinate. The 25–5 Rule (and How It Can Help You Laser-Focus on What's Important) 6 Actions for Creating Actionable Goals That Motivate You How to Say No to People -- Without Looking Like a Jerk 5 Ways to Plan Your Week, So Procrastination is Never an Option 14 Daily Practices to Overcome Those Sudden Feelings of Procrastination Whether you're someone who lets the occasional task slip through the cracks or you always do things at the last minute, you'll discover an abundance of information to overcome your procrastination tendencies. Learn How to Stop Procrastinating by Clicking the "Buy Now" Button at the Top of the Page.
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First published July 19, 2017
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About the author
S.J. Scott
60 books260 followersWall Street Journal bestselling author SJ Scott wanted to be Luke Skywalker when he grew up.
Unfortunately his complete lack of physical grace and introverted mannerism's kept the earth from having their own Jedi Knight to battle the Sith menace.
Steve “SJ” Scott was born and raised in New Jersey. After finishing college with a degree in psychology he knew he needed to further his education or work on his latte making skills.
During a short stint in US Air Force, Scott was able to get his Master’s in business and then moved on to conquer the business world.
Scott then spent a couple of years working for a company not unlike the company depicted in Mike Judge’s film, “Office Space”. After doing his share of “TPS” reports, Scott swore he would never work for anyone but himself.
He spent the next few years making this happen. Making a decent living online and eventually pivoting to writing books, blogging and even podcasting.
Scott has written over 30 books, most of them in the "self-improvement" genre. An area that he is personally passionate about.
His books have been published in 12 different languages. So he is well on his way to world domination. However, in his heart of hearts he knows he will soon have to venture out into the universe and defeat the Sith menace.
Unfortunately his complete lack of physical grace and introverted mannerism's kept the earth from having their own Jedi Knight to battle the Sith menace.
Steve “SJ” Scott was born and raised in New Jersey. After finishing college with a degree in psychology he knew he needed to further his education or work on his latte making skills.
During a short stint in US Air Force, Scott was able to get his Master’s in business and then moved on to conquer the business world.
Scott then spent a couple of years working for a company not unlike the company depicted in Mike Judge’s film, “Office Space”. After doing his share of “TPS” reports, Scott swore he would never work for anyone but himself.
He spent the next few years making this happen. Making a decent living online and eventually pivoting to writing books, blogging and even podcasting.
Scott has written over 30 books, most of them in the "self-improvement" genre. An area that he is personally passionate about.
His books have been published in 12 different languages. So he is well on his way to world domination. However, in his heart of hearts he knows he will soon have to venture out into the universe and defeat the Sith menace.
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February 1, 2018
A book about a blog that recaps books and a lot of references to links found in the blog. Let me recap the book about a blog that restates points in books. Use Evernote and Todoist. Read Deep Work, Getting Things Done, Eat that Frog, One Thing, Mini habits and other books that have been restated in the blog. Done, you are welcome, send me 5 bucks.
August 8, 2020
I give this book 3.5 stars. The structure of the book is a little confusing with exercises, practices, steps, and activities. The book provides simple but basic guidance on building good habits, such as:
* Write down all your tasks
* Focus on five core projects
* Set goals
* Eliminate/delegate/reduce tasks not related to goals
* Plan your schedule
* Write down all your tasks
* Focus on five core projects
* Set goals
* Eliminate/delegate/reduce tasks not related to goals
* Plan your schedule
February 23, 2019
Mimo tego, że autor - a wraz z nim polski wydawca Helion S.A. - uczciwie ostrzegają, że "nie ponoszą żadnej odpowiedzialności za ewentualne szkody wynikłe z wykorzystania informacji zawartych w tej książce" i chociaż - o czym też S. J. Scott lojalnie już na wstępie uprzedza - książka ta jest raczej wprowadzeniem i kompilacją metod i technik ułatwiających organizację czasu, pracy, zadań i planów, oraz skutecznej walki z prokrastynacją, zaczerpniętych z bardziej obszernych i szczegółowych publikacji, to ta niewielka objętościowo "pigułka", może przynieść Wam wiele pożytku oraz stanowić "doraźną", lekką i łatwą do przyswojenia pomoc i ulgę w spełnianiu codziennych zadań.
Książka ta to prawdopodobnie - ufając temu, co pisze sam autor - najlepsza synteza najpopularniejszych i najskuteczniejszych metod radzenia sobie nie tylko z "odwlekaniem", ale też sprawnego organizowania zadań i codziennych obowiązków a z pewnością dobra zachęta i "drogowskaz" ku innym, eksplorującym tę tematykę publikacjom. Książka wzbogacona jest też o zestawy ćwiczeń - niektórych z nich wręcz drakońskich! - które mogą pomóc w radzeniu sobie, będąc nad miarę i możliwości obciążonym wyzwaniami i powinnościami.
Na minus zaliczam głównie irytujący mnie i nierozłącznie związany z większością publikacji poradnikowych "coachingowy styl", zwłaszcza tą część z notorycznie powtarzanymi motywującymi sloganami i stojącymi za nimi akronimami. Chyba nigdy się do tego nie przyzwyczaję...
Jakkolwiek książeczkę polecam - może się okazać cenną pomocą. Warto tym bardziej, że zapoznanie się z poradami w niej zawartymi nie zajmie Wam więcej niż jeden wieczór a to niewielka cena za coś, co może uczynić Wasze życie nieco lżejszym a działanie efektywniejszym, prawda?
Książka ta to prawdopodobnie - ufając temu, co pisze sam autor - najlepsza synteza najpopularniejszych i najskuteczniejszych metod radzenia sobie nie tylko z "odwlekaniem", ale też sprawnego organizowania zadań i codziennych obowiązków a z pewnością dobra zachęta i "drogowskaz" ku innym, eksplorującym tę tematykę publikacjom. Książka wzbogacona jest też o zestawy ćwiczeń - niektórych z nich wręcz drakońskich! - które mogą pomóc w radzeniu sobie, będąc nad miarę i możliwości obciążonym wyzwaniami i powinnościami.
Na minus zaliczam głównie irytujący mnie i nierozłącznie związany z większością publikacji poradnikowych "coachingowy styl", zwłaszcza tą część z notorycznie powtarzanymi motywującymi sloganami i stojącymi za nimi akronimami. Chyba nigdy się do tego nie przyzwyczaję...
Jakkolwiek książeczkę polecam - może się okazać cenną pomocą. Warto tym bardziej, że zapoznanie się z poradami w niej zawartymi nie zajmie Wam więcej niż jeden wieczór a to niewielka cena za coś, co może uczynić Wasze życie nieco lżejszym a działanie efektywniejszym, prawda?
March 9, 2021
Książka jest krótka, prosta i konkretna. Żadna z porad nie jest odkrywcza, ale jako całość to solidny zbiór najpopularniejszych wskazówek z pozycji poświęconych produktywności, który pomaga usystematyzować lub uzupełnić widzę. Właściwie wystarczy przejrzeć spis treści, żeby stwierdzić czy książka jest dla nas czy nie.
Nie jestem fanką rzucania przykładami katastroficznych konsekwencji prokrastynacji. Momentami męczyła nachalna autoreklama produktów autora. Polecanie aplikacji do robienia notatek, list czy planowania tygodnia było zupełnie zbędne. Mimo wszystko doceniam skondensowanie treści i wyłuskanie ze znacznie dłuższych książek najbardziej wartościowych porad.
Nie jestem fanką rzucania przykładami katastroficznych konsekwencji prokrastynacji. Momentami męczyła nachalna autoreklama produktów autora. Polecanie aplikacji do robienia notatek, list czy planowania tygodnia było zupełnie zbędne. Mimo wszystko doceniam skondensowanie treści i wyłuskanie ze znacznie dłuższych książek najbardziej wartościowych porad.
July 31, 2023
Recomendaciones muy prácticas para enfrentar el problema de la procrastinación, cumpliendo algunas tareas de una sola vez a partir de las cuales se crearán hábitos que ayudarán a cumplir las metas más importantes. Podría ser un buen librito corto y práctico pero al final intenta embarrar sus otros métodos de manejo de hábitos y en mi opinión los últimos capítulos forzan demasiada información que no es tan relevante para el tema en cuestión.
August 30, 2017
The Anti-Procrastination Habit blows away the competition when it comes to other books on the subject, and believe me, I’ve read most of them.
Steve Scott, who is known for creating content that is actionable, doesn’t waste the readers’ time when he dives right into the action tasks we can implement right away to kick procrastination out of our lives once and for all. As I was reading this book I had to take notes, which I rarely do when reading, because there is a lot of tasks and tips for saving time, avoiding distractions, and focusing on the 80/20 that I wanted to start using right away.
The book kicks off with an explanation of the reasons why people procrastinate. Grasping these reasons gives us greater leverage to recognize procrastination when it’s happening. There is reference to the GTD material by David Allen that serves as a comparison to the Anti-Procrastination Method Steve describes throughout the book. But as we learn, GTD isn’t for everybody, especially if you are already struggling with procrastination. It is hard to take action and get organized when dealing with overwhelm and mental paralysis from all the things occupying your attention. This is where the Anti Procrastination Habit comes in.
I like the approach Steve takes from the beginning by asking readers to “Just focus on the items that you have the ability and capacity to do from today until one year from now.” This cuts out a lot of the stuff we get pulled into that wastes time and energy, two vital components needed for combating procrastination.
Steve provides a framework for dealing with procrastination that he gets into at the 1/3 mark by asking readers to “Focus on 5 Core Projects.” Having been through this exercise, I can say that it is the core foundation of the book that makes reading this all the worthwhile. From here, we learn about the 25-5 rule and identifying core values that make up our belief system. Just for reference, this rule gets you to write down 25 projects you have in your life that matter…then cut out 20 of them and focus on just 5.
The Anti-Procrastination system here is really well explained and organized. Steve walks you through how to choose the five core projects in line with your values, and how to stay focused on just these five projects while ignoring all of the other noise [aka those other 20 things that are not important right now]. There is a part on SMART goals that serves as a great reminder of who to set these up and stick with your goals through weekly reviews.
One of the core philosophies behind the Anti-Procrastination method is to identify a few core activities in your life, singularly focus on them, and eliminate everything else. This frees up your time so you are not procrastinating on what is really important. But the question that the system answers is: “How do I stay focused, balanced, and productive with all of the daily little stuff that gets in the way?”
This is where the “Big Rock Theory” comes in. If you don’t know what that is, it is worth it to read and find out. You’ll have a greater grip on the big 5 you should focus on without getting pulled away by the little stuff.
Moving into the last part of the book there are some great tactics here for staying on course. They are:
1. Block out time on a calendar for commitments, hobbies, thinking time, meetings and spending time with friends or family.
2. Practice batching and create theme days.
3. Set aside time for deep work [check out Cal Newport’s book of the same name]
4. Plan your weekly schedule
Finally…my favorite part. We finish the book with “14 daily practices to end procrastination.” These practices are discussed as:
1. Resolve Any Potential Emergency
2. Do a 5- to 10-Minute Daily Review
3. Focus On Your MITs
4. Eat the Frog
5. Use the Eisenhower Matrix to Make Quick Decisions
6. Complete Quick Tasks Immediately
7. Create a Mini Habit for Challenging Tasks
8. Build Elephant Habits for Ongoing Projects
9. Use Sprints to Work On Challenging Projects
10. Build the Discomfort Habit
11. Remove Hidden Blocks with the Awareness Habit
12. Bundle Rewards with Actions
13. Attach All Tasks to a Goal
14. Create Accountability for Your Tasks
The bottom line with this book is this: if you struggle with procrastination and you feel like you’re stuck like I was, the solution is in the Anti-Procrastination Habit system. I’ve started using it and I’ve already taken action on tasks I was putting off for years. I just needed a solid, straight forward system to help out and explain why I was feeling overwhelmed.
Steve Scott, who is known for creating content that is actionable, doesn’t waste the readers’ time when he dives right into the action tasks we can implement right away to kick procrastination out of our lives once and for all. As I was reading this book I had to take notes, which I rarely do when reading, because there is a lot of tasks and tips for saving time, avoiding distractions, and focusing on the 80/20 that I wanted to start using right away.
The book kicks off with an explanation of the reasons why people procrastinate. Grasping these reasons gives us greater leverage to recognize procrastination when it’s happening. There is reference to the GTD material by David Allen that serves as a comparison to the Anti-Procrastination Method Steve describes throughout the book. But as we learn, GTD isn’t for everybody, especially if you are already struggling with procrastination. It is hard to take action and get organized when dealing with overwhelm and mental paralysis from all the things occupying your attention. This is where the Anti Procrastination Habit comes in.
I like the approach Steve takes from the beginning by asking readers to “Just focus on the items that you have the ability and capacity to do from today until one year from now.” This cuts out a lot of the stuff we get pulled into that wastes time and energy, two vital components needed for combating procrastination.
Steve provides a framework for dealing with procrastination that he gets into at the 1/3 mark by asking readers to “Focus on 5 Core Projects.” Having been through this exercise, I can say that it is the core foundation of the book that makes reading this all the worthwhile. From here, we learn about the 25-5 rule and identifying core values that make up our belief system. Just for reference, this rule gets you to write down 25 projects you have in your life that matter…then cut out 20 of them and focus on just 5.
The Anti-Procrastination system here is really well explained and organized. Steve walks you through how to choose the five core projects in line with your values, and how to stay focused on just these five projects while ignoring all of the other noise [aka those other 20 things that are not important right now]. There is a part on SMART goals that serves as a great reminder of who to set these up and stick with your goals through weekly reviews.
One of the core philosophies behind the Anti-Procrastination method is to identify a few core activities in your life, singularly focus on them, and eliminate everything else. This frees up your time so you are not procrastinating on what is really important. But the question that the system answers is: “How do I stay focused, balanced, and productive with all of the daily little stuff that gets in the way?”
This is where the “Big Rock Theory” comes in. If you don’t know what that is, it is worth it to read and find out. You’ll have a greater grip on the big 5 you should focus on without getting pulled away by the little stuff.
Moving into the last part of the book there are some great tactics here for staying on course. They are:
1. Block out time on a calendar for commitments, hobbies, thinking time, meetings and spending time with friends or family.
2. Practice batching and create theme days.
3. Set aside time for deep work [check out Cal Newport’s book of the same name]
4. Plan your weekly schedule
Finally…my favorite part. We finish the book with “14 daily practices to end procrastination.” These practices are discussed as:
1. Resolve Any Potential Emergency
2. Do a 5- to 10-Minute Daily Review
3. Focus On Your MITs
4. Eat the Frog
5. Use the Eisenhower Matrix to Make Quick Decisions
6. Complete Quick Tasks Immediately
7. Create a Mini Habit for Challenging Tasks
8. Build Elephant Habits for Ongoing Projects
9. Use Sprints to Work On Challenging Projects
10. Build the Discomfort Habit
11. Remove Hidden Blocks with the Awareness Habit
12. Bundle Rewards with Actions
13. Attach All Tasks to a Goal
14. Create Accountability for Your Tasks
The bottom line with this book is this: if you struggle with procrastination and you feel like you’re stuck like I was, the solution is in the Anti-Procrastination Habit system. I’ve started using it and I’ve already taken action on tasks I was putting off for years. I just needed a solid, straight forward system to help out and explain why I was feeling overwhelmed.
November 19, 2018
Positive book with a lot of redundant information
The fact that I procrastinated in reading this book in itself is an irony. Once I made up my mind to read this book, I did it in a single stretch.
This book is a pretty decent read, where the author provides us with lot of information and action plans to help is stop procrastination. But I also felt that certain parts of the book kept repeating again and again. Same sentences occuring multiple times over the course of the book.
The fact that I procrastinated in reading this book in itself is an irony. Once I made up my mind to read this book, I did it in a single stretch.
This book is a pretty decent read, where the author provides us with lot of information and action plans to help is stop procrastination. But I also felt that certain parts of the book kept repeating again and again. Same sentences occuring multiple times over the course of the book.
December 27, 2023
"How to Stop Procrastinating" by Steve Scott, while providing some practical tips, ultimately falls short of addressing the diverse needs of today's readers. This book offers a range of strategies to combat procrastination but is hindered by outdated practices and a lack of consideration for neurodiversity.
One of the book's limitations is its reliance on traditional productivity techniques that may not resonate with everyone. While the strategies presented, such as time-blocking and setting SMART goals, have been effective for some, they lack the flexibility needed to accommodate the diverse ways individuals work and manage their time in the modern world.
Moreover, the book's brevity, once an asset, becomes a drawback when it fails to explore procrastination in-depth. It offers surface-level advice that may not address the root causes of procrastination for many readers.
Additionally, "How to Stop Procrastinating" overlooks the importance of considering neurodiversity in addressing procrastination challenges. What works for one person may not work for another, especially when it comes to individuals with diverse cognitive and neurological profiles. The book's failure to acknowledge this limits its relevance and effectiveness.
Furthermore, the book's lack of updated insights into the psychology of procrastination and emerging productivity strategies means it may not align with current research and best practices in the field.
In conclusion, "How to Stop Procrastinating" falls short of delivering a comprehensive and inclusive approach to overcoming procrastination. Its reliance on outdated practices and failure to consider the needs of neurodiverse individuals make it less effective and relevant in today's diverse and rapidly changing world. While it may offer some practical tips, its limitations in addressing the modern challenges of procrastination and inclusivity warrant a two-star rating. Recommended for readers who may find traditional productivity advice helpful but not suitable for those seeking a more holistic and inclusive approach to tackling procrastination.
May 12, 2022
Методичный учебник по преодолению прокрастинации
Заранее - книга на украинском, рецензия на русском, такой вот парадокс.
Начинается книга с того что автор нам рассказывает страшную историю из жизни и говорит нам, что вот он явный пример к чему приведет прокрастинация!
После начинается теория и практика.
Из плюсов:
1. Упражнения.
Мне очень понравились упражнения автора в конце каждого пункта и урока. Эти упражнения обязательно помогут вам в преодолении прокарстинации если вы, конечно, переосилите себя и не будете прокрастинировать выполняя данные упражнения.
2. Примеры.
Все наглядно и понятно, поймет лю��ой, каким бы языком не было написано. Даже сложную теорию все таки получилось понять благодаря примерам.
3. Карманная книга.
Я думаю данная книга может отнестись к справочникам, ибо для учебника ��на маловата, а для справочника который поможет вам начать хоть что-то делать очень даже. Так же если данная тема очень заинтересует, то после этой небольшой книги можно пойти дальше. Но я не думаю что она будет интересна людям, которые уже много прочитали в данном жанре.
Из минусов:
1. Много упоминаний и ссылок на другие книги. С одной стороны это замечательно, но с другой не очень...
2. Не подойдет людям которые начитанные в этом направлении. Я больше чем уверенна, что вся информация из этой книги уже присутсвовала в других. Эта книга небольшой сборник всего, в этом с одной стороны её и плюс.
Итог: Мне, как заядлому прокрастинатору, очень даже зашло (осталось найти время для упражнений). Легко, кратко, понятно. Хорошая карманная книга напоминалка, сборник, помощник.
4 из 5.
Заранее - книга на украинском, рецензия на русском, такой вот парадокс.
Начинается книга с того что автор нам рассказывает страшную историю из жизни и говорит нам, что вот он явный пример к чему приведет прокрастинация!
После начинается теория и практика.
Из плюсов:
1. Упражнения.
Мне очень понравились упражнения автора в конце каждого пункта и урока. Эти упражнения обязательно помогут вам в преодолении прокарстинации если вы, конечно, переосилите себя и не будете прокрастинировать выполняя данные упражнения.
2. Примеры.
Все наглядно и понятно, поймет лю��ой, каким бы языком не было написано. Даже сложную теорию все таки получилось понять благодаря примерам.
3. Карманная книга.
Я думаю данная книга может отнестись к справочникам, ибо для учебника ��на маловата, а для справочника который поможет вам начать хоть что-то делать очень даже. Так же если данная тема очень заинтересует, то после этой небольшой книги можно пойти дальше. Но я не думаю что она будет интересна людям, которые уже много прочитали в данном жанре.
Из минусов:
1. Много упоминаний и ссылок на другие книги. С одной стороны это замечательно, но с другой не очень...
2. Не подойдет людям которые начитанные в этом направлении. Я больше чем уверенна, что вся информация из этой книги уже присутсвовала в других. Эта книга небольшой сборник всего, в этом с одной стороны её и плюс.
Итог: Мне, как заядлому прокрастинатору, очень даже зашло (осталось найти время для упражнений). Легко, кратко, понятно. Хорошая карманная книга напоминалка, сборник, помощник.
4 из 5.
October 10, 2017
This ebook came with a free teachable course. It’s a neat way to illustrate a few of the things that would be hard to illustrate in ebook form: the way he sets up his calendar, how to use evernote, and a list of further reading with all the links, plus downloadable pdfs, links and videos. Original sources if you want to go read them all, too.
Plus, he has your contact details and email address forever. Clever.
If you don’t like the teachable setup, there is a companion website link that holds all that stuff as well. [this guy thinks of everything]
I will admit that while I was checking out the course I wandered off and signed up for some free writing courses and a Michael Hauge story structure course - coz that’s how MY MIND WORKS. Or doesn’t… I suppose. Easily distracted should be my middle name. Besides, Hauge was discounted by 90%.
Each chapter has an explanation and details of each strategy and finishes with a one page summary; just in case you skipped it or you need a quick reminder.
You could just reread the summaries at later date and remind yourself without having to read the whole book. But even then, it isn’t a stretch to read the whole book; it’s 160 pages. Steve doesn’t waste your time with filler pages of nothing.
A lot of it is stuff you’ve seen before, but that’s the point. This is the stuff that works: routines, habits, goals etc.
It’s implementing them that’s the hard part, but even if you get just one new habit out of it, it’s worth it.
4 stars
Plus, he has your contact details and email address forever. Clever.
If you don’t like the teachable setup, there is a companion website link that holds all that stuff as well. [this guy thinks of everything]
I will admit that while I was checking out the course I wandered off and signed up for some free writing courses and a Michael Hauge story structure course - coz that’s how MY MIND WORKS. Or doesn’t… I suppose. Easily distracted should be my middle name. Besides, Hauge was discounted by 90%.
Each chapter has an explanation and details of each strategy and finishes with a one page summary; just in case you skipped it or you need a quick reminder.
You could just reread the summaries at later date and remind yourself without having to read the whole book. But even then, it isn’t a stretch to read the whole book; it’s 160 pages. Steve doesn’t waste your time with filler pages of nothing.
A lot of it is stuff you’ve seen before, but that’s the point. This is the stuff that works: routines, habits, goals etc.
It’s implementing them that’s the hard part, but even if you get just one new habit out of it, it’s worth it.
4 stars
January 3, 2023
Not going to write too much here.
I agree with most of the reviews here that this guy mainly compiles and references other books that likely go more in depth on habit-forming topics. I would also go as far to say he's outright cynical in the way he says the intention of this book was to expand his brand, direct traffic to his blog, and build a greater presence to sell more based on another blog's strategy for becoming a self-published independent nonfiction author. People have noted how he repeats and debriefs rather often for such a short book, and it's very likely because he was trying to hit a proven word count for marketable $2.99 Kindle reads.
Ah well. It's brief and cynical, but at least one of those isn't all bad. It serves well as a quick reading field guide to inspire some better habits in your life. Most of the stuff you've likely heard before, but I doubt many books have completely new information on how to get down and focus. If you've been scrolling through social media the last 10 years you'll no doubt have read every strategy he recommends in shared short form articles and tweets. That's not a bad thing, really. For motivating works on habit forming it's good just to expose yourself to the same information on the reg to stay sharp.
This was read in one evening and I took a buncha notes for putting my LIFE together this year. Hoping things go well. Wish me luck, muah.
I agree with most of the reviews here that this guy mainly compiles and references other books that likely go more in depth on habit-forming topics. I would also go as far to say he's outright cynical in the way he says the intention of this book was to expand his brand, direct traffic to his blog, and build a greater presence to sell more based on another blog's strategy for becoming a self-published independent nonfiction author. People have noted how he repeats and debriefs rather often for such a short book, and it's very likely because he was trying to hit a proven word count for marketable $2.99 Kindle reads.
Ah well. It's brief and cynical, but at least one of those isn't all bad. It serves well as a quick reading field guide to inspire some better habits in your life. Most of the stuff you've likely heard before, but I doubt many books have completely new information on how to get down and focus. If you've been scrolling through social media the last 10 years you'll no doubt have read every strategy he recommends in shared short form articles and tweets. That's not a bad thing, really. For motivating works on habit forming it's good just to expose yourself to the same information on the reg to stay sharp.
This was read in one evening and I took a buncha notes for putting my LIFE together this year. Hoping things go well. Wish me luck, muah.
October 8, 2025
First time read thought:
I think it is half useless, half useful. Half of the books describe why people procrastinate. I don’t need those reasons. All I need are practical methods to end procrastination.
The book introduces something like 25-5 rule which invented by warren buffet.
In short, first, list 25 things you find essential in life, then cut 20 of them, and focus only on the remaining 5 tasks, which lacks of scientific fact to proof it works. But it does remind me I should really think about how to move the needle or narrow the scope for success. For example, reading books will not move the needle for a dropshipper but content output can achieve the goal. Therefore, those 5 rules should be related to content output.
Another useless thing is s.m.a.r.t goals, in my views, non practical.
However, this book does mention a good book and website, including books = eat that frog and websites like coach.me and beeminder.
Beeminder charge money if I don’t show up in habits. I would rather choose coach.me because you can find coach on this website, let them hold accountable for my habits. It is just like kicking my ass when I am running or let some sharks chasing you when you are swimming.
If I have time, I definitely will read second time
Considering this book is half useful, I will buy steve other published books later in my life. Let me see if this book has any other hidden and useful suggestions.
I think it is half useless, half useful. Half of the books describe why people procrastinate. I don’t need those reasons. All I need are practical methods to end procrastination.
The book introduces something like 25-5 rule which invented by warren buffet.
In short, first, list 25 things you find essential in life, then cut 20 of them, and focus only on the remaining 5 tasks, which lacks of scientific fact to proof it works. But it does remind me I should really think about how to move the needle or narrow the scope for success. For example, reading books will not move the needle for a dropshipper but content output can achieve the goal. Therefore, those 5 rules should be related to content output.
Another useless thing is s.m.a.r.t goals, in my views, non practical.
However, this book does mention a good book and website, including books = eat that frog and websites like coach.me and beeminder.
Beeminder charge money if I don’t show up in habits. I would rather choose coach.me because you can find coach on this website, let them hold accountable for my habits. It is just like kicking my ass when I am running or let some sharks chasing you when you are swimming.
If I have time, I definitely will read second time
Considering this book is half useful, I will buy steve other published books later in my life. Let me see if this book has any other hidden and useful suggestions.
March 20, 2018
Great short read filled with many practical helps to get organized and stop procrastinating. Scott explains the reasons people procrastinate, that are very real and affect all people in some way, either with health, work, or family. I listened to the book and had the kindle version. There are many links to helpful websites and apps that the other mentions to help you stop your procrastinating. This book is helpful for anyone who has large tasks and wants better ways to get them done. Elephant tasks are extremely helpful.
May 20, 2019
The book has the potential to be enlightening to a high school student, who may be beginning their attempt at self-improvement and being an effective member of society. For anybody above this age, this book only contains the absolute basics, and most people probably already know about these concepts. This book could be condensed down into doing important tasks first, preparing for potential emergencies in advance, pomodoro technique, and using a calendar. Not necessarily worth the read if you already know to do that.
August 7, 2017
Read through this in 2-3 days. Steve offers the most common causes of procrastination, then outlines several steps to help you overcome your procrastination habits. Lots of this is logical; it's always a good idea to review something like this, I'm certain almost every reader will see something that they're doing themselves. With this book, he provides strategies to help you avoid distraction and remain focused on your most important taks/goals/objectives.
February 17, 2018
A long review about Getting Things Done and Deep Work
The author more or less summarizes a couple of existing books (GTD, Deep Work etc.) and a couple of articles.
The last chapter is more or less the only one needed because it summarizes the book itself.
A lot of repetition is used to (I guess) increase the page count.
For a $2 purchase it is okay but I felt as if I’m just reading a lengthy blog post.
The author more or less summarizes a couple of existing books (GTD, Deep Work etc.) and a couple of articles.
The last chapter is more or less the only one needed because it summarizes the book itself.
A lot of repetition is used to (I guess) increase the page count.
For a $2 purchase it is okay but I felt as if I’m just reading a lengthy blog post.
April 12, 2020
Jest rzecz, którą zapamiętałem z tej książki. "Nie odkładaj na potem, bo myślisz że potem może być łatwiej. Nie wiesz kim będziesz i jak się zachowasz" - (cytat z głowy). Co do zaleceń, to autor je często przypomina, nie po 2, po 3-6 razy. Więc zapamiętasz. W sumie nie wiem jaki tego zabieg. Zwiększenie objętości książki, czy to żebyśmy zapamiętali lekcje. Autor prosil o recenzje. Proszę bardzo. Ale czy czytanie komentarzy nie jest marnowaniem czasu?
April 29, 2020
Mocne 4.5. Książka jest zbiorem pomysłów i sposobów walki z prokrastynacją. Autor w sposób zwięzły i przystępny przedstawia pomysły innych coach'ów w sposób uporządkowany wraz z swoimi podpowiedziami. Dla mnie bomba.
Fakt, nie jesteśmy w stanie wdrożyć wszystkich idei (bo niektóre będą sprzeczne ze sobą) ale kilka z nich z pewnością warte będzie zastosowania lub też spróbowania. Uważam, że każdy może znaleźć coś dla siebie. Książka nie jest długa a tym samym warto ją przeczytać.
Fakt, nie jesteśmy w stanie wdrożyć wszystkich idei (bo niektóre będą sprzeczne ze sobą) ale kilka z nich z pewnością warte będzie zastosowania lub też spróbowania. Uważam, że każdy może znaleźć coś dla siebie. Książka nie jest długa a tym samym warto ją przeczytać.
August 18, 2017
Clear writing, easy to understand. I enjoy Scott's books. His suggestions are easy to follow. Not saying everything he suggests will be easy to do, but it does make sense. (And let's face it, if it were so easy, we wouldn't need the books in the first place).
I enjoyed reading it, and feel empowered to work on how to stop procrastinating.
I enjoyed reading it, and feel empowered to work on how to stop procrastinating.
September 18, 2017
I never knew that by adopting small changes I can achieve great things in life. Lots of activities are given in the book. Even if you adopt 10%, you are sure to be a winner.
I never knew that by adopting small changes I can achieve great things in life. Lots of activities are given in the book. Even if you adopt 10%, you are sure to be a winner.
I never knew that by adopting small changes I can achieve great things in life. Lots of activities are given in the book. Even if you adopt 10%, you are sure to be a winner.
October 30, 2017
Handy book
The book s handy and I found more of half of the things in it useful.
However there is also some filler and repetition disguised as exercises that only repeat what you have just read.
Overall I would recommend reading it. It is an easy, but useful read and you can actually get some tips on optimizing your habits.
The book s handy and I found more of half of the things in it useful.
However there is also some filler and repetition disguised as exercises that only repeat what you have just read.
Overall I would recommend reading it. It is an easy, but useful read and you can actually get some tips on optimizing your habits.
January 26, 2018
Amazing!!
Took me little less than a week to read this book. I got to say, the material in the book is awesome! The author doesn’t just give you a magic way of killing procrastination, but he gives you many different exercises from many different sources to help you kill your bad habit of procrastination. Looking forward to implementing these strategies into my life!
Took me little less than a week to read this book. I got to say, the material in the book is awesome! The author doesn’t just give you a magic way of killing procrastination, but he gives you many different exercises from many different sources to help you kill your bad habit of procrastination. Looking forward to implementing these strategies into my life!
May 31, 2018
Great book with a lot of techniques
It is a great book which talks about a lot of strategies which you can adopt to get away from the habit of procrastination. However, a couple of things are quite repititive. But going over a few points a couple times kind of drills the concept in.
It is a great book which talks about a lot of strategies which you can adopt to get away from the habit of procrastination. However, a couple of things are quite repititive. But going over a few points a couple times kind of drills the concept in.
March 12, 2019
Autor zebrał różne metody walki z predestynacją i podał je w łatwy do przyjęcia sposób wraz z ćwiczeniami ułatwiającymi wprowadzenie ich w życie. Innymi słowy zamiast czytać wiele książek wielu autorów możesz przeczytać tę jedną i mieć podane wszystkie możliwe sposoby spośród których wybierzesz, te które ułatwią ci walkę z prokrastynacją.
November 8, 2024
Good Read With Simple Action Guides
This book is a simplified guide to handling procrastination. It takes samples from other books on the topic and condenses it to be even easier to digest and note take.
I suggest reading this book from cover to cover on the first run. And taking notes while resting the second go around to get the complete benefits this book offers.
This book is a simplified guide to handling procrastination. It takes samples from other books on the topic and condenses it to be even easier to digest and note take.
I suggest reading this book from cover to cover on the first run. And taking notes while resting the second go around to get the complete benefits this book offers.
August 5, 2017
Word Up
Great stuff as always Steve. Your Evernote, habit stacking and blog have helped me change my mindset slowly but surely. You're one of the best personal development authors out there atm.
Great stuff as always Steve. Your Evernote, habit stacking and blog have helped me change my mindset slowly but surely. You're one of the best personal development authors out there atm.
September 4, 2017
Great Read
This author did a great job providing simple exercises that can be implemented right away. Furthermore, the examples offered were realistic and relatable. Im looking forward to putting these steps into action and becoming an Anti-procrastinator!
This author did a great job providing simple exercises that can be implemented right away. Furthermore, the examples offered were realistic and relatable. Im looking forward to putting these steps into action and becoming an Anti-procrastinator!
September 9, 2017
Excellent for a procrastinator such as yours truly.
I feel like giving it 5 stars because how good it resonates with people like myself... BUT it's too repetitive and it gives obvious things...
So, yes... I give it 3 and 5 stars at the same time. :v
I feel like giving it 5 stars because how good it resonates with people like myself... BUT it's too repetitive and it gives obvious things...
So, yes... I give it 3 and 5 stars at the same time. :v
February 24, 2018
Great Advice
If you follow S. J. Scott, then alot of this book is familiar topics about habit building. It does offer some good advice on how to prioritize your tasks in order to not feel so overwhelmed.
If you follow S. J. Scott, then alot of this book is familiar topics about habit building. It does offer some good advice on how to prioritize your tasks in order to not feel so overwhelmed.
February 8, 2019
Good guide
This is a very good Book in order to Start trying to Get out of your Bad habits
It offers an Easy to understand guide to help you develop new Ways to work and plan your life
This is a very good Book in order to Start trying to Get out of your Bad habits
It offers an Easy to understand guide to help you develop new Ways to work and plan your life
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