Full of very helpful methods that work, great book

I found this audiobook to be very helpful in combatting my procrastination. If I was to describe it in one word, it would be practical. It's literally full of different methods to try. The author recognises that everyone is different and the root causes of their procrastination are different. He focuses on providing a wide range of solutions so you can find what works for you. I would recommend the Pomodoro and 1-3-5 methods in particular. They made a huge difference to my life in a very short space of time. I couldn't believe what I could get done in a day when I was organised and actually applied myself. The author's methods also had a way of not seeming daunting and insurmountable, which was a huge problem I found with other books, methods etc.

The author does give some background info on the causes of procrastination and they are a great help in understanding why the different methods work and for whom they might be suitable. However, it is very focused on doing, which is exactly what procrastinators need. It doesn't expect miracles overnight and emphasises the importance of consistency to achieve your goals.

The chapters are well laid out and flow into each other nicely. The narration was clear and easy to follow. I found the information was organised into nice sized blocks, just the perfect amount to listen to on my commute to work each morning. I would highly recommend this book, definitely for those who have developed procrastinating habits from depression like me. The lift you get from actually getting things done is amazing!

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Practical guide for everyone

There have been many books written about procrastination, and they all seem to pass across the same message. This is one that I’ve learnt tips that make a positive difference in the way I manage my time. The author is right to indicate that a lot of procrastination comes from the lack of the willpower to do things that we are otherwise not compelled to do otherwise.

Building willpower is one of the things that I learned from this book that I believe everyone can benefit from. It’s not just knowing all the tips and tricks to do more. It is having the will to do stuff when nobody is looking or egging you on. This majorly applies to people that work from home like me. We always have deadlines that we have to do with and sometimes even seeing a lot of the timers count down to zero, it does little to motivate you to work on your overdue tasks

Once the willpower is in place, productivity increases and more work gets done. The author also gives the readers twenty tips that I think are even too much to do. If you can commit to at least 10 of them, you will see a definite change in your work ethic. The flow of the book is awesome. The chapters flow well into each other and it makes an easy read from start to finish. The narration is nice, even-toned and an easy listen.

If I had to recommend, I’d say the Pomodoro method and goal-setting tips worked the best for me. The good thing about this book is that there is something for everyone. No matter your lifestyle, you’d find something that works for you and is adaptable to different industries. If you find it difficult doing your work on time, I recommend this book to you

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Great resource for getting more done in life

Narration - 4/5
Quality and content - a DEFINITE 5 out of 5 from me.

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Extremely helpful book

This book really nailed the many ways I procrastinate, but then offered solid suggestions on how to change this behavior. I even forwarded this book to my daughter (who procrastinates slightly more than I do).

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Life-changing

Where does How to Stop Procrastination & Get More Done rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is definitely one of the most and my personal audiobook so far!

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I consider myself for a very lucky person that I found out about this book as I believe it really changed my life and made me perceive things from a different point of view. I feel like a completely new person and I am willing to learn more about the topic explored there, would be very happy to listen to other books from this author. Cheers!

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Helpful, informative, unique, easy to understand

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As I said in the title, this book was helpful, informative, unique, easy to understand and easy to follow. Procrastination is never an easy thing but i can sincerely say my productivity and self-discipline has at least doubled since getting this book. Very good, superb narration and great value for money. Very impressed.

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Enjoyable and informative

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Really liked this one. Already had it in print format but wanted to get the audio version so I could listen to it when commuting. Awesome book, can't recommend this highly enough

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Helpful and easy to understand

As other people have said, I am impressed that this book was actually easy to understand and to follow. It was not the usual complicated endless mess - it was well spaced out, good sections, easy to understand and easy to implement.

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An excellent guide to beating procrastination

An enjoyable and useful listen. A good mixture of education and entertainment. I was glad to find out it was not the usual stuffy style. Procrastination was a lot easier to beat and I am definitely seeing a dramatic increase in my productivity!

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An excellent guide!

An excellent guide to beating procrastination. It really helped my general productivity and helped me with my thoughts on it all, how to overcome the tendencies to delay or avoid bad or difficult tasks (and mundane ones!). Found this one very interesting, I kept rewinding parts, as a LOT of info is contained in this one.

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