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The Procrastination Equation

How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done

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The Procrastination Equation

By: Piers Steel Ph.D.
Narrated by: Pete Larkin
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Using a mix of psychology, science, self-help, and a decade of groundbreaking research, Dr. Piers Steel, internationally recognized as the foremost authority on procrastination, explains why procrastination is dangerously on the rise and tells us how to overcome the destructive patterns that affect our health and happiness to create more positive lives.

If you think you are not one of the 95 percent of those of us who procrastinate, take Dr. Steel's test in The Procrastination Equation. Or if you think you procrastinate because you're a perfectionist, you're wrong. So, why do we surf the Web instead of finishing overdue projects? Why do we say we'll start that diet tomorrow? Why do we stay up late watching television instead of going to bed? And how do we overcome these bad habits that we know work against our best intentions? Based on more than a decade of research, and written with humor, humanity, and solid science, The Procrastination Equation explains why we do what we do or, in this case, don't, offering answers to such questions as:

  • Are we biologically hardwired to procrastinate? If so, why?
  • How does procrastination cost us?
  • What tricks do we play on ourselves when we procrastinate at work, school, and home?
  • If visualizing our dreams isn't enough to make them real, then what steps must we take?

Along the way, Dr. Steel dispels the myths and misunderstandings of motivation and procrastination, replacing them with a clear explanation of why we put off until tomorrow what we should be doing today. He then offers specific techniques we can use to tame and prevent the bad habits that adversely affect our health, happiness, and careers, all the while celebrating the very human foibles that make us who we are. The Procrastination Equation is the definitive and accessible guide for anyone who struggles with this age-old dilemma.

Download the accompanying reference guide.©2011 Piers Steel (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers
Biological Sciences Career Success Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Time Management Career Procrastination Inspiring Habits
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I love the content of the book, but the speaker’s voice reminded me of a used car commercial and my brain kept associating his voice with the content of the book.

The book is great. Would love a different speaker.

Great book, annoying speaker.

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In contrast to many other readers who thought there wasn’t enough practical advice in this book, I found the opposite. The book was *too full* of suggestions, so many that at a certain point I felt like I was listening to an obnoxious uncle who insists on his own personal wisdom, advice, and opinions. Regardless, taken at face value, it’s all sensible enough advice.

My bigger issue is with the use of very outdated psychology. He keeps talking about the “limbic system” as though it’s a real biological thing (instead of an abstraction inherited from very old scientific beliefs). The ideas still work, but it is grating to keep hearing him talk about it as though it’s a scientific fact.

Dated research, but comprehensive

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Just like you, I struggle with procrastinating. so I chose to use one of my credits to get an audio book to hopefully kick the habit.

After listening to a few samples and reading reviews, this seemed to be a good choice. I began listening immediately, and I could hardly "put it down."

It is well written, the narrator does a great job at bringing it to life, and the information is practical yet educational.

I have finished the book, and I think I am doing a better job at getting stuff done. Although, I am pretty sure I am procrastinating by writing this review. Enjoy!

Engaging and Enlightening

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Not the easiest book to listen too. Have downloaded and listen to 30 plus hrs. of other books since I got this one. I have come back to this for a while but unable to get through it even on cross country flights…

Have yet to finish it…

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I really enjoyed this book. Good luck trying to procrastinate after listening to this. I gained a lot of valuable knowledge and perspective. I really appreciate piers approach and presentation on the subject and his extremely insightful guidance

Good luck procrastinating after listening to this

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I learned a lot from this book. I highly recommend it. I'm already putting some of its suggestions to work.

insights into procrastination, and how to beat it.

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this book is about as good as a self help book can be. well written, well supported by science, memorable, and realistic in it's clams.

as good as it gets

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Good material. Narration was decent. I wanted to skip the first few chapters and get to the recommended solutions.

Useful - especially last few chapters

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I made it through this audiobook once already and am on my second pass, a great book with some valuable tools to help tackle that damn procrastination!

If you are one of the millions that procrastinate and should be taking care of bills, getting to studying, working on your fitness goals but instead are trolling Audible, then this book is for you ;)

Cheers!

I'll wait until tomorrow to write my review!

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Excellent listen/read for anyone whether they procrastinate or not. This book helps bring awareness to behaviors and solutions to counter act the problem of procrastination.

Problem and solution

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