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Ready, Set...PROCRASTINATE! 23 Anti-Procrastination Tools Designed to Help You Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Things Done Kindle Edition

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 162 ratings

DISCOVER how to Stop Procrastinating & Start Getting Things Done


Do you find yourself often putting things off till “tomorrow”?

That book you wanted to write? “Tomorrow”.

That email you’re supposed to send? “Tomorrow”.

That project you said you’d start yesterday? “Tomorrow”.

Packed with twenty-three tools on how to stop procrastinating, get motivated and start getting things done, “Ready, Set, Procrastinate!” will prove to be an indispensible resource for those who want to get the most out life.

DEVELOP THE “NOW” HABIT


If you want to stop dreaming and start doing, you must develop the “now” habit. This book will show you how to do just that. In it, you will learn how to:

Tackle any task using the solar-flaring technique.

•Complete large, complex tasks using the Lego block technique.

Trick yourself into working on any project using the five-minute technique.

•Eliminate procrastinator-talk using a simple eight-step method

Instantly increase your motivation using two simple words.

•Tackle perfectionist thoughts that cause you to procrastinate.

Beat procrastination using Dan Ariely’s simple trick.

•Make inherently boring tasks more interesting.

Create positive new habits using the Seinfeld calendar.

•Stop conveniently “forgetting” painful tasks.

Instantly eliminate disguised procrastination using the Pareto principle.

•Dramatically cut how much time you waste online.

Use the ‘if-then’ technique to triple your chances of success.

•Use pre-commitment devices to lock your future self into your desired course of action.

Triple your productivity using a simple time-management technique and a kitchen timer.

If you’re ready, then scroll to the top of the page and select the buy button....

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00IKMP6FO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ AkashKaria.com (July 18, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 18, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3046 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 170 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 162 ratings

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Akash Karia
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Akash Karia is a peak performance coach who has trained over 180,000 people worldwide, from bankers in Hong Kong to senior executives in Thailand to government members in Dubai. Clients who have sought him out for his expertise include FedEx, Gucci, Bristol Myers Squibb, Wrigley's, Ernst and Young, the Government of Dubai, Sony Pictures Entertainment and many more.

Akash has thrice been ranked the #1 Most Popular Business & Money author on Amazon Kindle and his books have been translated into Italian, Korean and Japanese. His work has also been featured on Forbes, FastCompany, CEO Training, Thrive Global and most recently, The New York Times.

WHY READ HIS BOOKS?

Akash writes books on communication, productivity and psychology, sharing proven tools and techniques for the price of a cup of coffee.

His books are based on hundreds of hours of intensive scientific research, and provide practical tools, techniques and strategies that you can implement immediately.

WHAT DO OTHERS SAY?

"Akash is one of the best professional speakers on the planet today. He is motivating, inspiring and interactive at the same time."

~ Brian Tracy, Author of Eat That Frog

"We hired Akash for our Asia-Pacific, European and North American conferences and he was a big hit! His session was exactly what we needed. I would highly recommend his programs - our team could not get enough."

~ Kevin Kelly, CEO & President, Stampede Global

"Akash delivered true value to our global team...Relevant insights and tools we can implement immediately in the market!"

~ Mark Butterman, Director, InFront Sports & Media

"Akash is a phenomenal coach! The information I gained in just a few short hours is priceless."

~ Fatema Dewji, Director of Marketing for billion-dollar conglomerate, MeTL

"Akash is a very effective, inspiring and energetic speaker!"

~ Azim Jamal, Nautilus Gold Award Winner, #1 Bestselling Author of The Corporate Sufi

"Akash is THE best coach I've ever had!"

~ Eric Laughton, Certified John Maxwell Trainer

Subject to availability, Akash conducts keynotes, workshops and seminars internationally.

Get in touch with him on www.AkashKaria.com/Keynotes (or via Akash@AkashKaria.com).

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Customers find the book helpful with practical advice for overcoming procrastination. They find it offers great ideas and tools to help deal with procrastinating. The book also provides exercises to work on to become less of a procrastinator.

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Customers find the book easy to read and well-written. They say it's a quick, useful read with great tips and exercises. While it's a short book, they find it helpful and insightful.

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"Excellent book. Easy to understand and follow. Real down to earth advice that you can implement in your daily routines to avoid procrastination...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2017
    Spectacular! Quick, concise and seriously stout techniques that I could implement as soon as I read them. It's a great book to have on hand if you find a free minute or two.
    My only critique, the Kindle version seemed a bit "thrown together" at times. Grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, poor font color choices are my only complaints.
    I will be recommending this read to friends and colleagues.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2014
    Interesting collections of tips. I could apply some of them "of the shelf". Just don't try to use them all, and don't expect that they will do your work. You still need to work hard, but you definitely have a help in this book. Go back from time to time to it, see if you see it in a different light.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2016
    Excellent book. Easy to understand and follow. Real down to earth advice that you can implement in your daily routines to avoid procrastination. He gives examples and you will identify yourself with the situations and how to overcome them. This book helped me to handle a big tedious project that I have. You will enjoy it and use it.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2014
    I tend to put things off alot, so I figured I'd give this book a read. Definitely worth it. While it is a short book it's filled with great tips, and exercises for you to work on to become less of a procrastinating person.
    8 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2016
    Sounds like this guy would be great to have as an encouraging friend. And a few of his tips or examples were really interesting and I intend to try them. A lot of the time, though, I felt like I usually do when I read books about productivity or overcoming disorganization and am like "really? You think after struggling for this for over 20 years I never thought of that?" Which can lead to a sense of fatalism. He seems like a very nice person though and I'm sure he will be very successful in life.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2014
    The true test to combating procrastination was merely opening this book. Akash Karia makes for an interesting straight to the point read. Something I need since I am not an avid reader. Each section is straight to the point with just enough information, not over selling ideas.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2017
    The Pomodora Effect is a very effective technique to help put the squeeze on procrastination within an hour. The other techniques I found useful in sparking a start. Great read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2019
    I Like this Book and I'm Rating it a 5 because it's a Very Helpful Book with techniques that will help you stop procrastinating it helped me and I recommend this book to anyone that needs help with procrastination! Thank you!

Top reviews from other countries

  • OSCAR
    5.0 out of 5 stars It gives you excelente techniques
    Reviewed in Mexico on June 19, 2019
    It contains many easy options to get things done and finally end procrastination. Easy to read, apply techniques and understand.
  • S K SINGH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in India on April 1, 2020
    Well written
    Nicely put
    Effective book
    Great techniques
    Would recommend to every one who procrastinated on a daily basis yes
  • Alnoor Rajan Talwar
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Tool for Daily Living!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2016
    Here's another excellent tool from Akash Karia!!

    From the simple steps of breaking large daunting tasks into smaller more manageable accomplishments to the tools of learning how to manage time, Akash has provided yet another way for us to 'save ourselves from ourselves' in our eternal fight with procrastination.

    For example, I love reading, but have attention span issues brought about by my medical condition. I also cannot exercise as much as I should for the same reason.
    After reading Akash's book and following his tools, I got myself to read one paragraph from a book I purchased two years ago, and then walked around for 5 minutes. Then, I read two paragraphs and walked for 7 minutes.
    Now, I read and walk for longer periods, not having to procrastinate either because of my self-imposed limitations.

    Thank you Akash for helping me to retrain myself and for 'saving me from myself'!
  • Stephen Green
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get reading and get doing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2015
    This is my first book purchase from this author and he certainly produces value. I like the style of the way the book sets out the 23 steps. Yes , I acknowledge that the title is a bit gimmicky but I have no quarrel with this if the author delivers on his promises and I have to say that the book stays at a consistent high level and never seems forced or contrived. I would urge fellow procrastinators to read all 23 tools as it is not a demanding read, or a tedious read. The author writes clearly, openly and with authority as a “real world” person who doesn’t talk endlessly about delegating, as it is usually us that has to do the job and not some imaginary “rotten task fairy”. The author has a sizeable following, so you are invited to join and share unlike with some of the guru writers. The exercises are an integral part of the learning. Answer the questions he poses on every chapter. It is you they are intended for. The book isn’t a magic pill you swallow and get immediate benefits from. Just in case you weren’t paying attention, he sums it up in a nutshell for every chapter.
    I liked the solar flaring technique. It helps with starting a daunting task. Also, to avoid daunting tasks, I obliged myself to take advantage of the weather and mow the lawn tonight. After a little argument between my unwilling mind and body and my “to do list”, reinforced by a looming pre-commitment device, I got started. I also have a spare ½ hour tonight, so a little bit of Pomodoro technique will earn another tick. If I don’t my accountability partners will kick my Ass and I hate cruelty to animals. If you don’t mind I won’t explain the techniques, as it is unfair for me to precis the book in such a disjointed way. Suffice to say that it has refreshing and sound advice when your get up and go has got up and gone.
    Good luck. Procrastination is even more evil than “researchers”.

    PS You may have noticed a certain Mr S J Scott also has 23 observations on the subject of procrastination. No reason why you shouldn't find both books useful
  • LLL
    4.0 out of 5 stars a MUST read for all procastinators with little time
    Reviewed in Germany on April 18, 2014
    The author has captured in a nutshell how to overcome procrastination by providing where hands on tools - easy to understand and to apply.

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