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15 Best Books On Procrastination, Overcome Laziness & Getting Things Done

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Do you want to increase productivity, stop procrastinating and get work done?

Stopping procrastination is a habit that many of us struggle with. Not only it prevent us from achieving our goals, the habit of procrastination often lead us the feeling of guilt and stress as we fail to complete what we want in life.

The reason why people procrastinate is mainly due to FEAR as explained in “Start Small, Dream Big” a book written by Antony C., but if you are willing, you have the power to make the change.

Best Books On Overcoming Procrastination, Live A Life of High Productivity & Get Things Done In Less Time

Beat procrastination is not impossible, and one of the best way to stop being a procrastinator is read books that can help you stop procrastinating, self-help books that offers practical tips and tricks to hack laziness and perfectionism. 

In this article, I will be sharing a list of the best books about procrastination that:

  • Help you understand the cause of procrastination and why procrastinators procrastinate.
  • Guide to overcoming procrastination and get more done.
  • Stop putting task at hand aside, start doing something about it and start living a productive life.

1. Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy

Eat That Frog

Eat That Frog” is a book that will help you to tackle the most important tasks first so you can reduce the tendency of procrastination.

In Brian Tracy’s book, he introduces the “frog” analogy, which means tackling the hardest part of the problem and the most challenging task of the day first.

“Eat that frog” is a way of overcome procrastination through prioritization and is his book he talks about a few important points:

  • Organizing your each day to zero on the most important task first.
  • Have the self-discipline and willpower to achieve effective time management. 

By doing the most difficult task first, you can gain momentum and improve your overall productivity.

A great book for anyone who are looking for ways to complete the hard things which they always tend to procrastinate in doing.

2. Start Small, Dream Big by Antony C.

Start Small, Dream Big Dare To Dream, Stop Procrastination & Be The Master Of Your Life

Start Small, Dream Big” focuses on psychology of the procrastinator and breaks down the reasons why people procrastinate and how to regain self-control to achieve your big dreams.

The author emphasizes the importance of taking small steps in stopping chronic procrastination and the steps you’ll need to take to transform your dreams into reality. In this book you get to learn:

  • Understand the true meaning of FEAR and why it cause us to procrastinate.
  • The power of taking the right small steps and small habitual changes.
  • Right way to of building momentum to achieve more with less.
  • Finding your own big dream that aligns to your own personal values, your P.V.P.
  • Gaining confidence with the 3Gs technique and develop positive habits that moves you towards your dream.

With this book, you gain a full roadmap on how you can overcome your doubts and start gaining the required skills and mindset for you to reach your dreams.

One of the most information packed book that is also a complete guide written to help empower anyone to stop procrastinating and get more done.

3. Solving the Procrastination Puzzle by Timothy A. Pychyl

Solving the Procrastination Puzzle

Solving the Procrastination Puzzle” talks about how we can solve the mystery and the science behind procrastination.

In the book, the author shares the practical strategies on how to reduce procrastination. He explains the science behind procrastination and how to use mindfulness to break the cycle of procrastination. In this book you’ll learn:

  • Tips and tricks for managing distractions.
  • Steps you’ll need to take to develop a productive mindset. 

Written with a touch of humor. this book is great for anyone who wants to understand the science behind procrastination.

4. Do It Today by Darius Foroux

Do It Today

Do It Today” like what the book title suggest, it ask the reader to stop procrastinating in the most straightforward way possible.

The author shares his personal experiences on procrastination and offers practical tips that you can use to taking action. A book which is also a collective of 30 articles, this book talks about overcoming procrastination, increase your productivity without being too stressful.

If you like to read about personal experience, this book is for you.

5. Do the Hard Things First by Scott Allan

Do the Hard Things First

Do the Hard Things First” is about breaking the procrastination habit by tackling the hardest things first to reduce the procrastination tendencies.

The author shares how to reinvent your approach of doing the most difficult task first, stop delaying and get more done in less time.

Step guide on helping you to end procrastination, it is a great book for anyone who wants to prioritize their task and stop overthinking on the hard things.

6. Do the Work by Steven Pressfield

Do the Work

Do the Work”  is a book focuses on recognizing the enemy of productivity and overcoming resistance and taking action to actually do the work.

The author emphasizes the importance of focusing on the process rather than the outcome and shares practical strategies for developing a productive mindset.

One of the best book of the century, it is a must read for anyone who wants to start taking control of their lives.

7. Finish What You Start by Peter Hollins

Finish What You Start

Finish What You Start” talks about the one regret that we all help, which is unfinish task, unfinished intentions and unfinished future.

The author shares about the psychology and science of accomplishment and how we can actually start getting thing done.

  • Getting unstuck in your unfinished task.
  • Harnessing your willpower and becoming laser focus in your task.

Designed for people who want to learn how to become more focuses and stop abandoning things halfway, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to finish what they start.

8. How to Begin by Michael Bungay Stanier

How to Begin

How to Begin” takes the form of asking the simplest question of all, which is beginning in doing something. Taking about the importance of taking small steps, it talks about going towards a worthy goal.

The author focuses on a few aspect of beginning something:

  • Finding a worthy goal.
  • Strengthening a worthy goal.
  • Progressing to your worthy goal.

Great book for anyone who are struggling to begin doing anything and looking to take action and achieve their goals.

9. Immediate Action by Thibaut Meurisse

Immediate Action

Immediate Action” is a 7-day action plan that helps you overcome your natural tendency to procrastinate.

In the book, the author provide simple exercise, practical tips and a system that help you to overcome your tendency to procrastinate.

  • Develop an action plan.
  • Declutter your mind and stop you from overthinking.
  • Take away distractions and let you become more focus on what you do.

A short book that is a good weekend read for anyone who wants to learn how to start taking immediate action towards achieving their goals.

10. The Magic Lamp by Keith Ellis

The Magic Lamp

The Magic Lamp” is an old classic, a goal setting and procrastination book written for people who hate to set goals and loves to procrastinate in their task.

The author emphasizes the importance of using visualization and positive affirmations to overcome procrastination and stay motivated.

Transforming the dull and boring idea of actually doing something into an exciting and inspiring task which you will be willing to purse yourself, this book is a must have for any procrastinators.

11. The More You Do The Better You Feel by David Parker

The More You Do The Better You Feel

The More You Do The Better You Feel” is a book that is loaded with great ways to stop procrastinating.

Heard of the human ostrich? The author use ostrich as the analogy of people who tend to procrastinate. Digging their heads into the sand, it is just like those people who are chronic procrastinator trying to avoid task which they have to do eventually.

With the golden rules of procrastination, it is a book that is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to improve their mood and to effectively cope with their task and responsibility.

12. The Now Habit by Neil Fiore

The Now Habit

The Now Habit” focuses on the end of procrastination. This book focus on using the very symptom of procrastination to trigger the very cure of the problem, which is to do it right now.

The author shows us a step by step process on his strategy in eliminating procrastination.

  • Overcome perfectionism and the fear of failure.
  • Transforming your mind to gain positive reinforcement.
  • Helping other procrastinator to overcome their problems.

Inspirational and practical, a useful book for anyone who wants to learn how to overcome procrastination at the very moment using procrastination as the tool itself.

13. The ONE Thing by Jay Papasan and Gary Keller

One Thing

The ONE Thing” is a powerful concept talked about in the book. What is the one thing, in life you want to do? What is the one thing you need to accomplish?

The author talks about wanting less is what makes you move forward, it is what helps you focus and be free of distraction.

  • Remove the clutter in life.
  • Move towards your goal.
  • Stay on track and keep moving.

Prioritization is the key to the one thing, and this book teaches you what to prioritize, focus on the most important tasks and stop procrastination on its tracks.

14. The Procrastination Cure by Damon Zahariades

The Procrastination Cure

The Procrastination Cure” is about learning how to make fast decision so you can do more with less time. Procrastination is usually the act of delaying, and by making quick decision, you’ve cure the source of procrastination.

The author provide a start to finish guide to beat your inner procrastinator  and start achieving your goals. This book will help you to:

  • Silence your inner perfectionist and start taking action.
  • One things that will help make you start taking action.
  • Prioritize task that is align to your personal goals.

A powerful book that can help anyone to overcome procrastination and take action towards their goals through practical means.

15. The Science of Overcoming Procrastination by Patrick King

The Science of Overcoming Procrastination

The Science of Overcoming Procrastination” deep dive into the our human nature where we like to push things down to the last minute. 

The author offers scientific based solution on how to use mindfulness to break the cycle of procrastination, become more disciplined and gaining self-control of what we do and thing.

Offering tips for managing distractions and developing a productive mindset. This book is the trigger that procrastinator needs to overcome procrastination.

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Founder & Financial Writer at Income Buddies | Website | Posts by Author

Antony C. is a dividend investor with over 15+ years of investing experience. He’s also the book author of “Start Small, Dream Big“, certified PMP® holder and founder of IncomeBuddies.com (IB). At IB, he share his personal journey and expertise on growing passive income through dividend investing and building online business. Antony has been featured in global news outlet including Yahoo Finance, Nasdaq and Non Fiction Author Association (NFAA).

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