what is the best book to stop the procrastination and go for action?

12 years ago

Originally Posted by heartdragon

I read some books of the subject but i always back to the bad habits.
Do you know any Good book or advice to help me. Many thanks

I had the same problem. The book that helped was "The Power of Focus" by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen & Les Hewitt.

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adsense786

12 years ago

no one can force you to take action .. if you read already you have enough knowledge now. just prepare your mind your self

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Josh880

12 years ago

Originally Posted by heartdragon

I read some books of the subject but i always back to the bad habits.
Do you know any Good book or advice to help me. Many thanks

If I were you, I wouldn't bother with another book.

In order to REALLY stop procrastination and take action is to just do it.

Reading another book will only slow you down and stop you from doing so.

You'll have to take time out to read it, practice doing what you've just learned, and then do the task that your procrastinating with.

My advice is to just do what you gotta do in the first place.

But if you're really in need of a good book to get you going go get "Ready, Fire, Aim" by Michael Masterson.

This is something that will really light the fire under your butt

Good luck,

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nadia712

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Josh880

If I were you, I wouldn't bother with another book.

In order to REALLY stop procrastination and take action is to just do it.

Reading another book will only slow you down and stop you from doing so.

You'll have to take time out to read it, practice doing what you've just learned, and then do the task that your procrastinating with.

My advice is to just do what you gotta do in the first place.

But if you're really in need of a good book to get you going go get "Ready, Fire, Aim" by Michael Masterson.

This is something that will really light the fire under your butt

Good luck,

Great recommendation, on both counts.

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Alphy3000 12 years ago

I think one procrastinates because he gets something out of it.. like one of my old friends was a huge procrastinator, but he admitted that he got 'benefits' from it.. mainly stay in his comfort zone and not have to face his fears of failure.

Other people continuinely say ''just take some action dude''.. but dont realise the dude is procrastinating for so long for a psychological reason (although he may or may not be consciously aware of it)..

So my advice is, find out what hidden benefits you get out of procrastination.. and whatever benefits you get out of it.. SLAUGHTER THEM.. (just kidding, make peace with it by realizing you dont need the benefit and want to continue progressing in your life so that you can get better benefits )
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axelg

12 years ago

I agree with many of the replies, saying "just do it" or "set your mind to it".

In my experience it takes discipline to overcome laziness.

Physical exercise is a great way to cultivate discipline and boost your motivation. Exercise regularly.

Don't sleep too much or too little. Find a balance. Set the alarm.

It's most satisfying when the work has been completed.

Reward yourself!

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jessiepadgal

12 years ago

Your question seems a little counterintuitive. Consider this, if you must have a book...

Freewrite, stream-of-consciousness style, about all the blocks you have up. Introspection and realization should kick you in the toosh, if you dig deep enough.

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Jit Lim 12 years ago

Great topic! I have quite a few motivational books lying around the house that I was planning to read someday........

Anyway, I don't believe its the book. If you are already aware of it, then what you need is a change in mindset and its not easy.

Sometimes you just need a friend or someone close to you to push you to get moving! Or a great mentor.

Good luck!
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AaronMorton

12 years ago

@heartdragon sounds like it is not more knowledge you need, it is another strategy for working.

Reading is a passive activity, thats why people want to do more of it when they experience a problem, rather the more challenging task of figuring out what to do differently.

If you think of habit in very simplistic terms as A trigger/cue --- A behaviour ---- A reward. So if you change any of these 3 areas you are going to experience a different result.

So a trigger for a new habit can be an alarm signal that tells you to start an activity - This can prompt the behaviour which would be what you have intended to do (lack of preparation is a common theme in procrastination) - This can prompt a reward of feeling satisfied when you tick off that activity on your check list.

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Azmodane

12 years ago

Originally Posted by AaronMorton

@heartdragon sounds like it is not more knowledge you need, it is another strategy for working.

Reading is a passive activity, thats why people want to do more of it when they experience a problem, rather the more challenging task of figuring out what to do differently.

If you think of habit in very simplistic terms as A trigger/cue --- A behaviour ---- A reward. So if you change any of these 3 areas you are going to experience a different result.

So a trigger for a new habit can be an alarm signal that tells you to start an activity - This can prompt the behaviour which would be what you have intended to do (lack of preparation is a common theme in procrastination) - This can prompt a reward of feeling satisfied when you tick off that activity on your check list.

Aaron Morton

As with others I have a problem with procrastination. I'm going to try the "trigger method" and hope this can kick start me into better habits. Thanks for the advice.

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Alphy3000

12 years ago

Originally Posted by AaronMorton

If you think of habit in very simplistic terms as A trigger/cue --- A behaviour ---- A reward. So if you change any of these 3 areas you are going to experience a different result.

Oooeh, I like that one so much! Im writing it in my Journal.

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AaronMorton

12 years ago

@Azmodane no worries, it is important:
a) The trigger is significant enough for you not to ignore
b) You do not start questioning whether you feel like doing it or not. This will rely on how you feel at the time rather than just getting on with it.

Good luck and let me know how it goes I might be able to help you further.

Aaron Morton
aaronmorton.co.uk

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ElliotBerg

12 years ago

Originally Posted by AaronMorton

@Azmodane no worries, it is important:
a) The trigger is significant enough for you not to ignore
b) You do not start questioning whether you feel like doing it or not. This will rely on how you feel at the time rather than just getting on with it.

Good luck and let me know how it goes I might be able to help you further.

Aaron Morton
aaronmorton.co.uk

Hey Aaron this is off-thread but I just went through your website, it's simply awesome. You have done really commendable job and I am sure it would motivating and inspiring many who would be going through it. Cheers

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apurvmat

12 years ago

I saw this very insightful video to understand WHY we procrastinate... it's not just enough to battle procrastination every time it arises, that's like cutting the branches instead of the roots... -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1WC6..._embedded#t=0s --

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LukeZ

12 years ago

I think that asking for a book to stop procrastinating is just another way to procrastinate. If you want to heal from this bad habit, just do this steps:

Before going to sleep decide what are the most 3 critical things you need to do tomorrow and write down on a sheet of paper;
Put this sheet of paper so that is the first thing you'll see when you wake up;
The next day, set a timer for 25 minutes and do the task. When the timer stops, take a 5 min break
If you didn't complete your task in the first 25 minutes, start your timer again. You will not do anything else if not this specific task.
Once this task is finished, go for the other one and repeat.

Do this little steps for 30 days straight and your procrastination will be completely gone!

Hope that helps

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franciscadavis

12 years ago

great thread

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heartdragon 12 years ago

Thanks for the post, all are very useful for us.
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Jason Kanigan

12 years ago

You don't need a book.

You need motivation.

What's the biggest, most awesome thing you can think of achieving?

Now make a plan to go do that. Get excited. Start with small steps of achievement. Build up to the bigger ones.

I'll bet your problem has been that your goals have not been big enough to draw you forward.

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GT

12 years ago

I agree with much of what has already been posted here. Great stuff!

The book I think you need at this point is . . . a notebook! Start your own book.

What I mean is, get a notebook and on the first page write down the THREE MOST IMPORTANT priorities you need to do today to move your business forward.

Then start working on those tasks and do not stop until they are done (stop for a glass of water or for a meal, of course, lol). Make it your plan and priority to finish them today, no excuses.

Page Two: write down your next top three priorities ... and get to work.

I like making notes and writing things down in my handy notebook. It keeps me focused and motivated. Perhaps it will work for you, too.

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