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I wish I could find books like this one in all areas. My guess is that most people are simply not aware that this book exists. After that, the solutions presented are far from obvious, yet so simple and powerful.I wonder why there have been more books on procastination after the publication of this one.
This book is insightful and to the point. But, as he also says, "knowing *how* you procastrinate is even more important than knowing *why*". It is rare to find a book that meets its goals so dramatically well.
And it is in this point that this book truly shines. Outstanding. The reasons outlined for procrastination are simply the most lucid ones that you can find.
They show the author's deep understanding of the very roots of the problem.
This book is not just for procrastinators, but for anyone involved in a design or creative profession.
All in all, it is definitely worth a read since it contains a few ideas that may really impact your life positively, but it would be better written as a 20 page pamphlet rather than a 150+ page book. I skimmed/ skipped though them all, and got through the whole book in about an hour and a half. This easily readable book really contains some gems of psychological insight into the root causes of and remedies for procrastination. Unfortunately, like many self help books, this key insights are packed inside pages of prosaic, predictably stale anecdotes about "real" people.
I've applied the principles and have had great results in just a few weeks. If you are looking for sugar coating excuses don't buy this book. I recommend this book if you want to make a change in your habits (and are willing to let go of excuses). A friend noticed the change in my work product and asked so I loaned her the book. The entire premise is that you are ready to make changes and want some guidance to do so. I was uncomfortable reading this book because all my excuses were exposed for what they are - excuses.
The case studies appeared to be all about people being told, "You're not a bad person for procrastination, you're really not."I finished reading this book in bed last night, and I didn't procrastinate (as I often do) in writing this review. I gave this book three stars because there are plenty of people who seem to like it. There you go - a book in a sentence. I managed to read it all without falling asleep, but I kept getting that message, "You're OK for procrastinating."I found the best help was Upgrade Your Life: The Lifehacker Guide to Working Smarter, Faster, Better, and although a lot of it is computer-related, the getting things done advice is great (as is the rest of the book, if you need it).I once knew a guitar tutor who told his students, "Practice every day for a minimum of two minutes." After getting the guitar out of the case and plugged in to the amplifier students would sometimes play for hours.So set a time aside (every day if possible) and break down the job into little steps that you can accomplish in a short time. I can't agree, but it obviously works for them.As a published writer, I get the feeling that the book was a few ideas which the author expanded to a book. I never found the "Strategic Program" that the cover promises.
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