I confess that I procrastinated reading this book. Yes, I have plenty of excuses but I know they are just that — excuses. I was impressed with the wealth of research presented to back up the claims in this book. The authors have thoroughly researched the topic and present many psychological and scientific studies to support their approach. Don’t worry, it is not at all like a textbook; in fact, it is more conversational in tone. The book is well organized into four sections - Motivation, Discipline, Outcomes and Objectivity. The sections includes tools to help the reader in their quest to end procrastination and a valuable recap at the end of each chapter.

The book begins with a thorough explanation of procrastination — why we do it, including biological underpinnings. The End of Procrastination is much more than learning how to get things done. Ludwig ties it into the bigger picture - your vision and purpose in life. Throughout the book there are powerful exercises as well as tools to help you discover your personal vision and learn what motivates you so that you can ultimately quash procrastination. Some of the tools were familiar to me but here they were slightly different and potentially more effective. Ludwig integrates several different strategies to ultimately end procrastination.

Ludwig explains that overcoming procrastination is a process as is fulfilling your personal vision. This book is much more than a system to end procrastination; it aims to help you manage your life more effectively and be more successful. Ludwig makes it simple by providing the reader with self-assessments and exercises. He even makes the worksheets to begin to implement the process available on his website so that you can get going filling them in and using them to help you succeed.

Don’t rush through this book or try to read it in one sitting. Take your time, absorb the material and do the exercises and you too will end procrastination once and for all.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

I'm so thankful not only that I requested this book from Netgalley, but also that I got it! This book is a game-changer and I've already begun implementing some of the suggestions. As soon as I finish my review, I'll start working on the rest. And I'm planning to buy a physical copy of this book because, although it's easy enough to get all of the information through the e-book, I want to be able to go back and flip through it whenever the mood strikes, and that can be a challenge when I'm reading something else on my Kindle. I'm also trying to think of friends and family who might benefit from a copy of this book. It looks like I have birthday gifts figured out! I have a teenaged son who is a master of procrastination and I'm planning to begin teaching him what I've learned.

So what did I learn? You can't simply address procrastination by coming up with a plan without addressing the underlying causes of the behavior. This book does that, plus it teaches coping strategies for those often subconscious motivations. There are concrete suggestions and the tone of the book is compassionate and non-judgmental When the student is ready, the teacher appears. I wish I'd been ready for this book about 30+ years ago!

This book is succinct, helpful, and inspiring. There's no fluff; anecdotal stories are used enough to be explanatory and memorable, not superfluous. The book is easy to read and understand and easy to implement thanks to free worksheets available at their website. https://procrastination.com/working-materials. This may well be the best book I have ever read on the subject of procrastination. Though you can probably access the worksheets without buying the book, you'll be missing out on so much. Buy the book!

This book is awesome! It breaks down into steps that anyone can do. It is a keeper and a good reference to follow.

This book reflects on the how and why and cultural implications of procrastination, brings in the latest science on procrastination, and also offers a concrete plan and steps that the reader can take to get themselves out of a procrastination lifestyle and toward more fulfillment, achievement, and happiness. I know, I know, it's a lofty claim, but I do believe this book delivers on it, by breaking down the motivation, discipline, outcomes, and objectives of tasks.

Because the recommendations and assessments are based on the science of how our brain works, the interventions you can make in your own life really work. I appreciated how concise and well-organized this book was; it is truly actionable for someone who feels stuck, as well as someone who just needs a "boost."

My only complaint was that some of the advice seemed superficial and, while it's good to be reminded of basic concepts, sometimes there was not enough depth in the concepts and suggestions. But, I do think it is a very good tool for someone who has little or no skills in motivating themselves to stop procrastination!

To me, you are getting a lot of quick facts/information - not a whole lot of information but the reader gets the point. The tool pages help the reader answer questions and get ideas down. It is more of knowing what procrastination is and how it works.

Nice, concise and well organized - this author has researched human behavior and has come up with a composite of intentional actions to do to prevent getting into the mindset of procrastination.
Ludwig breaks down the process into 4 sections:
Motivation - time is finite, don't waste it! Creating a personal vision for personal satisfaction
Discipline - take actions that are in keeping with your personal vision
Outcomes - emotional / material results from your actions
Objectivity - reduce biases to see reality more clearly / where you can make improvements

The author is very personable and tells you not take on too much all at once to avoid failure - common sense, but it feels enlightening to read it!

Productivity Series Book #4

Self help books aren't really my thing. And this wasn't either. I found more quotes and sayings such as 'Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.' That was what it all boiled down to.

I wasn't impressed with this one.

Netgalley/ St. Martin's Business December 31, 2018

Wish i had not procrastinated on reading this book....
Petr does a great job of showing us how to reframe our thinking about problems and tasks that we need to do from a mental point of view. getting out of our own way to work past the walls we have in getting things done and build habits of being a "Doer"

This book covers more than procrastination as it provides tips for being successful in life in general. I enjoyed this book and its illustrations that added some humor to the seriousness of the topics covered

I was excited to have the opportunity to obtain an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book on NetGalley.

THE END OF PROCRASTINATION provides a wealth of information on the nature of procrastination and is full of actionable tools based on well-referenced psychology research. At the end of each section, a recap is provided for quick reference and serves as a refresher. The book is broken into four sections: Motivation, Discipline, Outcomes, and Objectivity. The authors manage to make the topic fun through clear, practical prose, and fun naming conventions, such as “Negative Hamster Loop.”

I fully intend to implement the tools provided in the book. They are flexible, easy to use, and aid the user by helping to anticipate potential risks in making the effective. I’m certain that the “To-Do Today” tool will take my to-do list to the next level. Some of the tools were familiar to me and others were brand new. One of the things I like about the book is that perfection is not expected. The authors describe overcoming procrastination as a process and provide plenty of suggestions on how to get back on track.

I look forward to the release, so that I can order a paperback edition for my reference library.

The End of Procrastination
by Petr Ludwig

I finished this book two months ago and am just now getting around to writing the review. That tells me something.

The book is very well researched and is organized into four sections: motivation, discipline, outcomes, and objectivity. Each chapter provides a self-assessment and there are many activities designed for reflection and motivation. This is not meant to be read in one sitting. It is meant to be worked. Unfortunately, it did not inspire me to do the work.. Although the author gives many anecdotes along with tips, I didn't relate to it.

To get the most out of this book, I recommend a print copy. A print format lends itself to revisiting key sections and notation. That is just how my brain works.. I am going to generously give it a 4-star rating, because I am accepting the fact that my lack of success and interest is probably my fault, not that of the author.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #St.Martin'sPress for an eARC in return for my unbiased review.

This book covers more than just simple procrastination as it provides tips for being successful in life in general. I enjoyed this short read and its illustrations that added some humor to the seriousness of the topics covered.

Solid and quick review of a helpful process for ending procrastination once-and-for-all. The author communicates solid evidence-based suggestions in a convincing and clear manner that could really put an end to procrastination and boost your happiness at the same time. Coupled with a solid system for getting things done and you could be unstoppable. Thanks to the publisher for inviting me to read the net galley of this book in exchange for an honest review.

How to move out of fear, because ultimate that is what procrastination is. Find ways to hide from the outcome. Great book,

This is a very clear, and well researched book that helps the reader move from procrastination to activity, and success. Lots of good exercises that anyone can follow to move through a project, or the many projects and goals in life. The book is non judgmental and presents a formula for success.

Good but Not Necessary

You may find this unique system for beating procrastination useful. There are plenty of helpful suggestions and good insights. Hang around long enough in this space or shine the light of attention on consciously getting your procrastination under control, you may find you don’t need to spend time reading these types of books. That time would be better spent coming up with strategies that work best for you and even more importantly, sticking with them. After all, who knows you better than you? Still, the book is short, concise, and to the point. Thank goodness because I’ve got work to do.
Procrastination is a topic that fascinates me and who isn’t after better self-motivation? Still, after immersing myself in more than my share of the personal development books, I think I can say, thanks but I’ve got this.
Now I just have to make myself do it. Got a book for that?

BRB Rating: Read It (maybe).

I am a procrastinator. I admit it. It is something I struggle with daily. Once I have begun I can make progress on a project, until I run out of steam. It is the beginning and staying motivated and not becoming distracted that derail my results.
For that reason, I seem to love to read about goal setting and procrastination cures and even use that "study" as a way to procrastinate.
Well, this book and method may actually help get me back on track and moving forward.

Well researched and footnoted, using plenty of scientific data, studies and references, much of which I have admittedly come across before, the book is not written in text book speak. It has a conversational, nonthreatening style. Besides telling us about the method, and showing it for easier and longer lasting retention, this book explains in easily understood wording why these steps work.

While this book had a plethora of really good information in it regarding procrastination, it was quite a chore to finish because it read like a textbook.

It's broken up onto four sections:
1) Using Motivation
2) Being Disciplined
3) The Outcomes of Your Actions
4) Objectivity and False Perceptions.

Let me just say that this was the perfect way to set up the book, and I would encourage people to visit each and take good notes. However, the execution is lacking. The voice that comes across when reading is humorless and droning. The vocabulary seems to indicate this book is for academics.

I wouldn't recommend this to friends. I might recommend it to people I know in education, but I doubt they'd want to spend their free time with a textbook no matter how helpful.

This is a neat little book with some helpful tips that I hadn't been exposed to previously (which is rare when you've read even a few 'self-help' titles. Unlike other books in the genre, the author is not dogmatic and gives you a more relaxed and workable approach to executing the actions outlined. It's also an incredibly quick read (I finished it in one sitting). I'd recommend this to anyone who needs help motivating even if it's just to accomplish personal tasks.

This book had great tips on how to break down the list of things to do so as not to make them so overwhelming for the doer. It was also helpful to establish a habit and keep track of how to undertake the actions important for the person. I struggle with doing the thing I must do first--I feel paralyzed even if it's a simple task. I was able to learn tricks to rid myself of this anxiety and get it done. This book would be a great tool for Bullet Journalers.