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Summary: I definitely plan to buy this book--really really soon.
Review: I actually haven't bought this book, but I plan to!It looks really, really good. I'm sure I'll get around to buying it one day. But there are just so many things to do. And I can't seem to do any of them! Gosh I really NEED this book....
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Summary: The Best Book in the Field
Review: I've read many books on procrastination to correct my own bad habit of consistently putting work off. This book is very objective and written in a clean, concise English that is easy and enjoyable to read. Most importantly, however, is it's versatility. Practically any cause of procrastination imaginable is explained and helpful, effective solutions are suggested. William Knaus is a phenomenal writer who's vast knowledge of procrastination makes Do It Now! the BEST book in the field.
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Summary: The Best Book in the Field
Review: I've read many books on procrastination to correct my own bad habit of consistently putting work off. This book is very objective and written in a clean, concise English that is easy and enjoyable to read. Most importantly, however, is it's versatility. Practically any cause of procrastination imaginable is explained and helpful, effective solutions are suggested. William Knaus is a phenomenal writer who's vast knowledge of procrastination makes Do It Now! the BEST book in the field.
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Summary: "Great book about procrastination--not much spark"
Review: If you want to know the types of procrastination, or the causes of procrastination-then this is the book for you. As for myself, I enjoy the kind of book that makes me feel like running a marathon-before, during, and after reading it. The thought kept running through my mind as I read this book, that I should write a book myself. Oh, maybe someday I'll write one. There is a lot of very useful information in this book, but I have read better books on the subject. Not a bad book, but I'll have to stick to my three star rating.
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Summary: "Great book about procrastination--not much spark"
Review: If you want to know the types of procrastination, or the causes of procrastination-then this is the book for you. As for myself, I enjoy the kind of book that makes me feel like running a marathon-before, during, and after reading it. The thought kept running through my mind as I read this book, that I should write a book myself. Oh, maybe someday I'll write one. There is a lot of very useful information in this book, but I have read better books on the subject. Not a bad book, but I'll have to stick to my three star rating.
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Summary: Finally!
Review: It took me a long time to get around to this book. I'd been aware of its existence for some time, but something prevented me from checking it out. Putting things off like this seems to be a personal behaviour pattern of mine; the "awareness/action" transition is one I've always found particularly difficult. I have, however, finally obtained the book in the hope that it can unblock my personal and professional fulfilment - when I finish it, that is. I find the book is full of valuable insights and certainly has the potential to help me identify the root causes of my particular problem and develop a workable action plan to regain control of my life. I find the book so helpful and diverting, however, that I keep going back and re-reading sections and chapters that I find particularly inspiring or interesting. This activity is leading me to spend more and more time perusing this book, without ever really getting to the end of it. I wish to implement all the ideas in my life, and can't wait to begin work on my Procrastination Inventory etc., but find that this book is serving as a kind of delaying mechanism. I find such comfort in spending time reading Do It Now! tips, doing Procrastination excercises and planning strategies that I seem to be postponing the rest of my life. I've been meaning to write to the author for advice, but haven't gotten around to it yet...
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Summary: Worthy of Study
Review: Just taking a few minutes out from my scheduled work to write this review. I am about to order another copy of Knaus; that's how I found this set of reviews.
For the self-aware, perhaps those who have been in therapy and gotten a lot from it, this is a great book. Knaus invents a very useful term: "maintenance procrastination." This is the habit of postponing the boring stuff like mowing the lawn or answering e-mail or paying bills. Having this term to think with ("maintenance procrastination") has helped my understanding of my situation enormously.
I have made use of this book to conquer, over a period of about eight weeks, my maintenance procrastination.
What is so great about this book is this: Knaus really understands what goes on your your mind when you do the less important before the more important. And he also understands how the short-term avoidance of tension leads to longer-term depression. I am happy with this book, and am buying another copy. It is, though, mainly for the motivated and thoughtful. His is a cognitive approach, and it requires that you be the sort of person who thinks about his or her life.
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Summary: Not Very Helpful
Review: This book allowed me to evaluate my procrastination issues pretty accurately, but I didn't really gain any more insight into them. It did a good job at telling me what I already knew. Most of the suggestions it offers seem pretty good, but I had trouble sticking with them. This book has basically motivated me to kick the procrastination habit, but I'm not motivated enough to actually start doing it. Although, I am more aware of my problem now.
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Summary: We feel this book is right on target.
Review: This book is OK if you'd like some insights on why you procrastinate, but when it comes to breaking the habit, it falls way short. The book has a slightly judgemental tone to it. It treats the procrastinator like he is immature and lacking in self-esteem. The exercises go undone because they are really nothing more than a manifestation of the old "Just do it" advice. Skip this book and get The Now Habit, by Neil Fiore. This one will treat you with respect, and it actually *works.*
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Summary: WOO procrastin.........
Review: This book left me with a "huh; that's nice" type of feeling. In no way, shape, or form did it help me break the habit of procrastinating. Ironically, my project (this) was sent in at the last second because I.... procrastinated. The projects in the book really just show you what type of procrastinator you are, and then they just move on, not really helping you fix the problem. The book kinda suggests that you should consider doing something but I think the author procrastinated writing some of the sections, forgot about it, then came back to writing the book and moved on...
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