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Stop Procrastinating: A Simple Guide to Hacking Laziness, Building Self Discipline, and Overcoming Procrastination
Learn how to stop procrastinating today ― once and for all.
Is your potential limited due to your procrastination habit? Are you tired of the guilt, stress, and overwhelm? Do you want to learn the secret to getting things done quickly and effectively, so you can increase your success in all areas of life?
In this no-fluff and action-oriented book, you’ll discover the real reason behind your procrastination (there’s only one!) and you’ll find potent tools to help you overcome procrastination for good.
In Stop Procrastinating You’ll Discover…
More than 20 science-based strategies designed to help you overcome laziness, free yourself from excessive guilt, and get things done whether you feel like it or not.A simple strategy for programming your unconscious mind to act in any way you likeNew research explaining differences between procrastinators and non-procrastinators ( procrastination is not your fault.)Why criticizing yourself always leads to more procrastination and what to do insteadThe 30-second trick to build “instant habits” so you can wake up early, exercise regularly, and get more done without wasting any willpowerA quick walkthrough of the new science of why you need it, easy ways to get more of it, and step-by-step advice on how you’ll use it to overcome procrastinationWhy your granny doesn’t procrastinate (the alarming link between technology, distractions, and procrastination… and what you must do to escape this trap)Rarely discussed but highly researched strategies that tackle the root cause of procrastination… allowing you to quickly relieve guilt, feel better about yourself, and as a result get more doneWhether you’re a failing student, aspiring entrepreneur, stay-at-home mom, or just someone who’s constantly struggling for motivation – know that by following the information in Stop Procrastinating, you can overcome procrastination.
More importantly, you can finally realize your potential, go after your dreams, and enjoy life without constantly feeling guilty or stressed out.
Don’t wait.
Learn How to Overcome Procrastination by Clicking the "Buy Now" Button at the Top of the Page.
Is your potential limited due to your procrastination habit? Are you tired of the guilt, stress, and overwhelm? Do you want to learn the secret to getting things done quickly and effectively, so you can increase your success in all areas of life?
In this no-fluff and action-oriented book, you’ll discover the real reason behind your procrastination (there’s only one!) and you’ll find potent tools to help you overcome procrastination for good.
In Stop Procrastinating You’ll Discover…
More than 20 science-based strategies designed to help you overcome laziness, free yourself from excessive guilt, and get things done whether you feel like it or not.A simple strategy for programming your unconscious mind to act in any way you likeNew research explaining differences between procrastinators and non-procrastinators ( procrastination is not your fault.)Why criticizing yourself always leads to more procrastination and what to do insteadThe 30-second trick to build “instant habits” so you can wake up early, exercise regularly, and get more done without wasting any willpowerA quick walkthrough of the new science of why you need it, easy ways to get more of it, and step-by-step advice on how you’ll use it to overcome procrastinationWhy your granny doesn’t procrastinate (the alarming link between technology, distractions, and procrastination… and what you must do to escape this trap)Rarely discussed but highly researched strategies that tackle the root cause of procrastination… allowing you to quickly relieve guilt, feel better about yourself, and as a result get more doneWhether you’re a failing student, aspiring entrepreneur, stay-at-home mom, or just someone who’s constantly struggling for motivation – know that by following the information in Stop Procrastinating, you can overcome procrastination.
More importantly, you can finally realize your potential, go after your dreams, and enjoy life without constantly feeling guilty or stressed out.
Don’t wait.
Learn How to Overcome Procrastination by Clicking the "Buy Now" Button at the Top of the Page.
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Published November 24, 2017
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September 23, 2018
I've read loads of books on procrastination, usually while procrastinating. I've found useful tidbits in many of them, but this one was far better than most. I liked the chapter layout, which consistently discussed theories around procrastination and its cures, immediately followed by action tips. Most of which I highlighted. I've already implemented several of them because they're easy and they work. You really can't say that about a lot of self-help!
January 16, 2022
Basically this book is a summary of topics handled in a more detailed way in a bunch of other books. The key seems to be to lower your standards, be compassionate to yourself, and get to work in spite of negative feelings and/or thoughts. Fine. But why does the daily habit of cold showers and meditation need to be mentioned as an example several times? Yeah yeah I get it, the author obviously has the self-discipline of a monk, has internalized capitalism and is a top achiever living that Healthy, Happy and Successful Life.
April 9, 2021
I have been reading other people's comments where some of them were complaining about the lack of references in this book and compared it to other books on procrastination, etc. and they gave it a bad rating. Let me be clear: This book is for people who are looking for tools to change their bad habits that stem from procrastination. I personally can't be bothered to look up scientific literature because my goal is to better myself, better my life, better my habits, and not to write my thesis on procrastination for my Ph.D. The author has a friendly, casual style, he is not trying to look smart, he is just another average Joe who played too much on his PS4 and wasted most of his waking hours in a messy flat. One day he stepped onto the path to man up and control his life and to have responsibility. He shares with you some tips that worked for him and he hopes they will help you too. He doesn't guarantee you anything, he even tells you that you should not apply all of the things at once as you will be overwhelmed and you have to find the ones that work for you personally. The chapters are short, they get to the point quickly and offer you some tips to try. Read this book or another one on procrastination, I don't care, but read only one book, otherwise, you will just procrastinate by reading the book on procrastination and you won't act. So if you are hesitating then, read this one, try out the tips in it. Not all of them, just a few, stick to them for a few weeks or months and then start thinking about how you can improve yourself further.
January 17, 2018
Worth It
Perfect book for procrastinating people. It's short, easy to read and understand, inspiring, and provides readers with a quick guide to turning around their lives.
Perfect book for procrastinating people. It's short, easy to read and understand, inspiring, and provides readers with a quick guide to turning around their lives.
July 10, 2021
The book's central premise is that procrastination is not a time management issue, but an emotion management problem.
When I first came across this premise, it made so much sense to me. Suppose you can have the best scheduled day in the world. Your instant gratification monkey (Tim Urban) will still try to overcome the negative feelings of doing something hard by doing something more pleasant. That means, if you can't regulate your emotions, the monkey will lead you to procrastinate.
This is a compelling way to think about the topic.
The book goes more into depth about overcoming these emotions by building willpower and exercising self-compassion.
Overall, I think this book combines many powerful ideas and methods into one.
I can recommend this book to anyone struggling with procrastination.
(PS: The Audible version seems not cleanly edited since there are some repetitions in it, but it is not that bad.)
When I first came across this premise, it made so much sense to me. Suppose you can have the best scheduled day in the world. Your instant gratification monkey (Tim Urban) will still try to overcome the negative feelings of doing something hard by doing something more pleasant. That means, if you can't regulate your emotions, the monkey will lead you to procrastinate.
This is a compelling way to think about the topic.
The book goes more into depth about overcoming these emotions by building willpower and exercising self-compassion.
Overall, I think this book combines many powerful ideas and methods into one.
I can recommend this book to anyone struggling with procrastination.
(PS: The Audible version seems not cleanly edited since there are some repetitions in it, but it is not that bad.)
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April 22, 2021
Nicely explains about the mechanism behind procrastination, and offers a bunch of useful activities to get over it. You don't have to apply everything from there, but I am sure anyone could get some advice from there that suits well.
July 4, 2019
Great Succinct Book on Procrastination
What I liked about this book is that Nil provides a roadmap for beating procrastination. Instead of a long-winded book (which might be anxiety-provoking for the typical person who procrastinates), he played to the psychology of his audience and created a short, but information-dense book. While the chapters are shorter, he conceptualizes the points very well along with providing a summary and action steps.
I feel I connected more personally with Nil, who has, and continues to, overall prevail over procrastination. He describes his own troubles with procrastination, which is assuring, because as he notes, there are certain people more prone to procrastination.
Overall, I could not be happier with this book. Nil even gave recommendations for other books that helped him, which is also valuable. ‘Looking forward to reading from this list on some of the topics I want fuller depth on.
Hopefully, with taking action on his recommendations, I can edit this review a year from now and say it has paid off.
-Justin C.
What I liked about this book is that Nil provides a roadmap for beating procrastination. Instead of a long-winded book (which might be anxiety-provoking for the typical person who procrastinates), he played to the psychology of his audience and created a short, but information-dense book. While the chapters are shorter, he conceptualizes the points very well along with providing a summary and action steps.
I feel I connected more personally with Nil, who has, and continues to, overall prevail over procrastination. He describes his own troubles with procrastination, which is assuring, because as he notes, there are certain people more prone to procrastination.
Overall, I could not be happier with this book. Nil even gave recommendations for other books that helped him, which is also valuable. ‘Looking forward to reading from this list on some of the topics I want fuller depth on.
Hopefully, with taking action on his recommendations, I can edit this review a year from now and say it has paid off.
-Justin C.
June 26, 2019
As with all self help type books, they are all suggestions that might work for you. Of course there are no one size fits all magic solutions. I figured this would pretty much be a 'just do it/don't do it' book, and it sorta was but I liked the explanations behind procastinations. And as Dr. Phil says, "you can't change what you don't acknowledge." So, at least I admit I need help and this book is the first step.
(Hint/Cheat: At the end of each chapter there is a summary of the idea and the tactics in that chapter. I cheated and went straight to the summary highlights and skipped all the anecdotes that went with them.)
Just okay.
(Hint/Cheat: At the end of each chapter there is a summary of the idea and the tactics in that chapter. I cheated and went straight to the summary highlights and skipped all the anecdotes that went with them.)
Just okay.
January 2, 2018
I enjoyed reading this book. As a frequent procrastinator myself, I got insights in my own life that I will start to think about and incorporate right away, both in order to increase my well-being and also to reach further into things I want to achieve in my own life. The book is fairly short, written with easy language and ideas are easy to grasp. A big plus is also that each chapter is summarized in the end, such that one may easily recap what we just learned and how to act based on that.
A few things came to mind that took away some of my reading experiences immediately while reading. First of all, lack of references. The author reinforces his arguments several times by saying "research shows that…" or "…people have defined […] in many ways. The most common are…", without telling where this is coming from. While there are no surprising or doubtful statements, I especially expect to see sources when claims about scientific research are made. Note: the book does not lack citation entirely, but still skipped that too many times to be avoided.
Another issue was the feeling of sometimes overcomplicating/oversimplifying things. I mostly felt like that when reading the chapter about "programming your mind", where I'm encouraged to learn to do certain things under certain circumstances, with examples like "if I feel bored doing X, ignore it and keep going". If it was that simple, people would definitely stop procrastinating – it is just that that "ignore" part is the very core problem for which people presumably bought this book.
Nevertheless, I have not read other literature about procrastination before and view this book as "reference literature", in the sense that it summarizes what others have (presumably) said on the topic before. I learned some things.
A few things came to mind that took away some of my reading experiences immediately while reading. First of all, lack of references. The author reinforces his arguments several times by saying "research shows that…" or "…people have defined […] in many ways. The most common are…", without telling where this is coming from. While there are no surprising or doubtful statements, I especially expect to see sources when claims about scientific research are made. Note: the book does not lack citation entirely, but still skipped that too many times to be avoided.
Another issue was the feeling of sometimes overcomplicating/oversimplifying things. I mostly felt like that when reading the chapter about "programming your mind", where I'm encouraged to learn to do certain things under certain circumstances, with examples like "if I feel bored doing X, ignore it and keep going". If it was that simple, people would definitely stop procrastinating – it is just that that "ignore" part is the very core problem for which people presumably bought this book.
Nevertheless, I have not read other literature about procrastination before and view this book as "reference literature", in the sense that it summarizes what others have (presumably) said on the topic before. I learned some things.
January 8, 2021
I decluttered my house because of this book
There’s something to be said about a book that just makes you want to declutter ... your house, your mindset, and old habits that no longer serve you. That’s what Nils’s book did for me. Yes, I felt like I was on a first name bases with the author because he wrote and spoke at a level that was actionable, impactful and downright helpful. I took notes while reading. I shared my takeaways immediately with friends and family on social media. I created and executed implementation plans and that alone is a testament to how good this book really is. But I’m also a reader and because I’ve read others like this book, the ideas presented here reinforced things I already knew. Either way, I would keep this one on the shelf and pick it up when I need to renew my willpower to not procrastinate.
There’s something to be said about a book that just makes you want to declutter ... your house, your mindset, and old habits that no longer serve you. That’s what Nils’s book did for me. Yes, I felt like I was on a first name bases with the author because he wrote and spoke at a level that was actionable, impactful and downright helpful. I took notes while reading. I shared my takeaways immediately with friends and family on social media. I created and executed implementation plans and that alone is a testament to how good this book really is. But I’m also a reader and because I’ve read others like this book, the ideas presented here reinforced things I already knew. Either way, I would keep this one on the shelf and pick it up when I need to renew my willpower to not procrastinate.
March 8, 2020
I found this book interesting and helpful. I thought it would just be tips and methods on how to limit procrastination, like the excellent Atomic Habits but it offers a lot more psychological and health reasons for procrastination. I especially like the section on sugar/hypoglycemia/energy, self compassion and willpower to name some. I knew I needed to address these issues but never fully linked them to my procrastination tendencies. It has provided me more reasons to curtail sugar. The section on not being harsh on yourself is also eye opening but makes much sense to use self compassion instead.
June 11, 2020
I was quite reluctant to read this type of books, partly because I've started reading some of them but I usually gave up after 30 minutes (I guess that I fit quite well in the definition of a 'procrastinator'), but I really enjoy this book. I perfectly identify myself with the author, so I felt that I was not the only the one. Plus, it's a light reading, so you don't have to spend much time on it and the syle if really enjoyable. I highly recommend this book, especially if you're a 'rookie' like me.
December 10, 2017
Awesome!
Well-researched book with a lot of great practical tips and wise insights. The author, Nils Salzgeber, writes in a very empathetic and relatable way -- he has also suffered from procrastination, and it was wonderful to read tips from someone who 1) truly understands how it is 2) follow the advices and strategies in this book himself. His story was inspiring, and motivating.
I highly recommend this book!
Well-researched book with a lot of great practical tips and wise insights. The author, Nils Salzgeber, writes in a very empathetic and relatable way -- he has also suffered from procrastination, and it was wonderful to read tips from someone who 1) truly understands how it is 2) follow the advices and strategies in this book himself. His story was inspiring, and motivating.
I highly recommend this book!
January 6, 2020
Informitive And Powerful
This book was an easy read and a bare knuckled exposé on the tactics needed to stop procrastination. As someone who just spent 5 days in bed deeply depressed and self-loathing for a fit of depression following a night of binge drinking that made me call into work "sick" for those 5 days, this book spoke to me and snapped me out of my lack of self-awareness. A must read for the procrastinator.
This book was an easy read and a bare knuckled exposé on the tactics needed to stop procrastination. As someone who just spent 5 days in bed deeply depressed and self-loathing for a fit of depression following a night of binge drinking that made me call into work "sick" for those 5 days, this book spoke to me and snapped me out of my lack of self-awareness. A must read for the procrastinator.
May 4, 2020
My whole hearted msg....
Very nice book...... So informative.... Motivating.... Encouraging to stop procrastination with scientifically proved very simple but highly effective strategies and tactics..... I do suggest this wonderful book for those who r struggling like me to end up the game of procrastination....I whole heartedly thank author for giving us this golden key book and request the author to keep rocking with his work....
Very nice book...... So informative.... Motivating.... Encouraging to stop procrastination with scientifically proved very simple but highly effective strategies and tactics..... I do suggest this wonderful book for those who r struggling like me to end up the game of procrastination....I whole heartedly thank author for giving us this golden key book and request the author to keep rocking with his work....
January 13, 2023
Quick and concise read
Honestly was one of the best books I could've started off with on my journey against procrastinating. It is a pretty quick read (and I'm a slow reader) that took about 4 hours and is laid out well. It is easy to return to the summary of a chapter for a refresher on a method and take it in. And much of the information is repeated so that it sticks in your head a little more and that's necessary to build some of these habits.
Honestly was one of the best books I could've started off with on my journey against procrastinating. It is a pretty quick read (and I'm a slow reader) that took about 4 hours and is laid out well. It is easy to return to the summary of a chapter for a refresher on a method and take it in. And much of the information is repeated so that it sticks in your head a little more and that's necessary to build some of these habits.
December 28, 2017
Excellent Read
This book covers much more than stopping procrastination. It
Is an easy well written read. The action steps were organized to follow the knowledge base in a way that motivated instead of overwhelming. I recommend this book to anyone interested in improving their life but don't know where to start. I look forward to more from this author. Well done !
This book covers much more than stopping procrastination. It
Is an easy well written read. The action steps were organized to follow the knowledge base in a way that motivated instead of overwhelming. I recommend this book to anyone interested in improving their life but don't know where to start. I look forward to more from this author. Well done !
September 4, 2018
Insightful and refreshing
Nils has done a very good job considering the fact that this is his first book. I have read other articles and materials on the subject but Nils' thoughts and ideas bring a different flavour. Overall this book was really insightful and refreshing. Cheers !
NRA
Nils has done a very good job considering the fact that this is his first book. I have read other articles and materials on the subject but Nils' thoughts and ideas bring a different flavour. Overall this book was really insightful and refreshing. Cheers !
NRA
March 2, 2020
Short and sweet, all action and no fluff. The author provides quick and easy actionable steps to overcome procrastination. Keeping a procrastination log and self-compassions were two of my favourite lessons from this book. Overall, I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who wants to stop procrastinating.
January 11, 2022
“Procrastinação às vezes é chamada de ‘ladrão do tempo’. Mas é muito mais que isso, concorda? (…) A procrastinação geralmente decorre de alguma espécie de medo - do fracasso, do sucesso, do desconhecido, de ser julgado, de reprovação. (…) A procrastinação, em sua essência, é um problema de gerenciamento de emoções, não de tempo.”
September 19, 2022
A pretty short summary of a bunch of books on procrastination. There's an abundance of quotes here and very little in terms of original thought, and it feels more like a long blog post than a book. Nevertheless, the techniques and tips here are very useful, and it's nice to have this short reminder of things you can do when dealing with procrastination.
September 18, 2023
In this book, Nils Salzgeber teaches you a series of techniques to stop procrastinating and harness your willpower. This short read is packed with strategies that will help you feel less stressed.
I wrote a chapter-by-chapter summary of Stop Procrastinating that you can check out here https://ericsandroni.com/book-summary...
I wrote a chapter-by-chapter summary of Stop Procrastinating that you can check out here https://ericsandroni.com/book-summary...
November 27, 2023
Don’t we all procrastinate?
This book gave some good insight on what to do some exercises it’s not gonna be easy. There’s so many obstacles to procrastinate on today for more than in the past as the book will tell you, but I highly recommend to read this book. It’s been a great help.
This book gave some good insight on what to do some exercises it’s not gonna be easy. There’s so many obstacles to procrastinate on today for more than in the past as the book will tell you, but I highly recommend to read this book. It’s been a great help.
October 25, 2025
I identified so much with this book. It seemed like Nile Salzgeber was describing me when talking about procrastinators and what makes us do it. I have already practiced a few of the tips given, and they have definitely helped me procrastinate a bit less. I 100% recommend this book to anyone who struggles with procrastination!
July 14, 2019
More than the title suggests!
Nils Salzgeber's guide to stopping procrastination is far more than just what the title suggests. Implementing the actions and practices outlined in this book would no doubt help anybody pursuing positive self development.
Nils Salzgeber's guide to stopping procrastination is far more than just what the title suggests. Implementing the actions and practices outlined in this book would no doubt help anybody pursuing positive self development.
August 19, 2019
This book has sound strategies that have already helped me get more things done. The writing is less polished than other books that I've read recently, but is still relatable and easy to read. Overall a good book.
May 8, 2020
A must to read for procrastinator
This short book is great for those who have trouble with procrastination. To the point approach and many useful, practical tactics to overcome your procrastination habit.
This short book is great for those who have trouble with procrastination. To the point approach and many useful, practical tactics to overcome your procrastination habit.
September 3, 2020
Mejor libro de lo suena el título
Muy buen libro, con un contenido bien estudiado y con buena base en estudios en investigación, el enfoque centrado en la emocionalidad pese a ser un poco cliché está muy bien tratado, tiene buen ritmo y mezcla de teoría y práctica.
Muy buen libro, con un contenido bien estudiado y con buena base en estudios en investigación, el enfoque centrado en la emocionalidad pese a ser un poco cliché está muy bien tratado, tiene buen ritmo y mezcla de teoría y práctica.
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