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The Procrastination Equation

How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done

The Procrastination Equation How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done Paperback – 14 Dec. 2011
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Piers Steel, PHD author of The procrastination equation

Piers Steel, PHD

The Procrastination Equation

How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done

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Daniel H. Pink author of To sell is human and Drive

"The Procrastination Equation will teach you how to bust the excuses that are preventing you from doing your best work and living your best life. So don't put it off any longer. Read this book. Today." 
Daniel Pink, author of Drive and A Whole New Mind

“The Procrastination Equation” is the definitive guide to understanding and overcoming procrastination. Written by leading procrastination researcher Dr. Piers Steel, this book reveals the hidden forces behind why we delay and provides a practical blueprint for taking control of our time and lives.

Readers will learn:

• The four key factors that determine our likelihood to procrastinate
• How evolution has wired our brains for procrastination
• Why willpower alone is not enough to beat procrastination
• Scientifically-proven techniques to boost motivation and productivity
• How to create environments that support focus and action
• Methods to reframe tasks to make them more appealing and urgent
• Strategies to build better habits and routines

Dr. Steel goes beyond simplistic advice, offering a comprehensive system based on decades of research. The book is filled with relatable examples, engaging stories, and interactive exercises to help readers apply the concepts to their own lives.

Whether you’re a lifelong procrastinator or an occasional delayer, “The Procrastination Equation” provides the knowledge and tools to finally conquer procrastination and unleash your full potential. Don’t put off reading this life-changing book – start your journey to peak productivity today.

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Year Published
2011
Publisher
Pearson Life
Pages
371
Weight
38.g
Language
English
ISBN 10
0273767704
ISBN 13
978-0273767701

The book: "The Procrastination Equation" Is perfect for:

• Chronic procrastinators looking to break free from delay
• Students struggling with academic procrastination
• Professionals seeking to boost workplace productivity
• Anyone who wants to accomplish more and stress less
• Self-help enthusiasts interested in the latest motivation science
• Coaches, therapists, and counsellors who work with procrastinators

Meet the author

Biography
Dr. Piers Steel is a distinguished professor of motivational psychology and leadership at the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business. He is widely recognized as one of the world's foremost researchers on procrastination and motivation. Dr. Steel's ground-breaking work has earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious George A. Miller Award from the American Psychological Association for his research on procrastination. As the creator of the procrastination equation, Dr. Steel has revolutionized our understanding of why people put off tasks and how to overcome this common challenge. His bestselling book, "The Procrastination Equation: How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done," has been translated into multiple languages and has helped countless readers improve their productivity and achieve their goals. Dr. Steel's expertise is frequently sought after by media outlets, and he has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Psychology Today, and The......

Testimonials

Publisher’s Weekly

“In his absorbing first book Steel looks closely at the oft-misunderstood habit of procrastination. His engaging guide will appeal to a wide audience of past, present, and future procrastinators and researchers trying to get a handle on the science of putting things off.”
— Publishers Weekly

Dan Ariely author of predictably irrational

“Procrastination is the saffron spice of human behavior, where even small amounts of this tendency can shatter the best of intentions. In this illuminating book Piers Steel shows us the secrets of procrastination, how it affects us and how we will, one day, be able to prevail.”
Dan Ariely, author of The Upside of Irrationality and Predictably Irrational

Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project

“The Procrastination Equation is crammed with surprising insights about procrastination and human nature, as well as concrete, helpful solutions for fighting procrastination.” 
Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project

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“The book is great” 
The Guardian

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