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starfleeting's review
4.0
The irony of it taking me a while to read this book because I kept putting it off is not lost on me. But it's definitely made the completion of reading it all the more satisfying. Which is something Fiore points out several times in the book: completing tasks is a pleasurable thing and procrastination is "a self-punishing form of work".
This book is great if you are struggling with procrastination in various forms (like I have been for years). It goes into the psychology of what causes a lot of procrastinating habits and why, not making any assumptions about people just being lazy. The tone throughout the books is never condescending or demeaning -- and far more forgiving than I've ever been with myself. In short: it's all the kinds of things I've needed to hear for a long time.
It provides numerous techniques to help you rewire your way of thinking and approaching tasks and it's all very practical in method and execution (just do a little bit of work in hour-long bursts and stay committed to taking breaks, is one of the main ones). It all seems so logical when you read it but it's easy to see why most people would never consider it when so many messages we've gotten in school or from parents have been more along the lines of commands and threatening language (which ultimately just feeds procrastination).
The only reason I didn't give it a full five stars was because it dragged a bit here and there but don't let that deter you from reading it: it's definitely a book I would recommend for anyone struggling with procrastination or getting started on important tasks.
This book is great if you are struggling with procrastination in various forms (like I have been for years). It goes into the psychology of what causes a lot of procrastinating habits and why, not making any assumptions about people just being lazy. The tone throughout the books is never condescending or demeaning -- and far more forgiving than I've ever been with myself. In short: it's all the kinds of things I've needed to hear for a long time.
It provides numerous techniques to help you rewire your way of thinking and approaching tasks and it's all very practical in method and execution (just do a little bit of work in hour-long bursts and stay committed to taking breaks, is one of the main ones). It all seems so logical when you read it but it's easy to see why most people would never consider it when so many messages we've gotten in school or from parents have been more along the lines of commands and threatening language (which ultimately just feeds procrastination).
The only reason I didn't give it a full five stars was because it dragged a bit here and there but don't let that deter you from reading it: it's definitely a book I would recommend for anyone struggling with procrastination or getting started on important tasks.
rsr143's review
3.0
A nice book on a topic that is relevant for all of us. Don't let the 3-star rating fool you. In my rating scheme, this means it's a worthy read. I just didn't find it great or exceptional. However, there are enough nuggets of wisdom in it to make it well worth your time. The big idea of the book, that guilt-free play, and low-pressure mindsets are key to productivity, creativity and overcoming procrastination - are ideas that I wholeheartedly buy into. Some of the tactics like positive self-talk, imagery and prescriptive meditation (guided) might work - but I'm not into using them to create change. I personally feel that there are more lasting (and less effortful) ways to deal with the machinations of the mind (namely, by noticing but not trying to change thoughts). If you struggle with putting things off, don't put off checking out this book. It's a quick read and you are bound to notice a few techniques that will help you make work go more smoothly while feeling 100% OK with playing more every day!
kimball_hansen's review
3.0
This book reminded me of [b:Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity|1633|Getting Things Done The Art of Stress-Free Productivity|David Allen|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1312474060s/1633.jpg|5759] that I read previously. Procrastination is a symptom. Not a problem.
cari1268's review against another edition
3.0
Eh, this book was all right. I thought that the advice was useful but I needed more guidance on the implementation. The advice was also more relevant for adults without children. Uninterrupted leisure time is hard to schedule with kids! I wasn't a huge fun of the audiobook narrator. He was slow and paused at awkward moments.
3 Stars.
3 Stars.
mtbc's review
4.0
This is a heavy book, as in there is a lot of take in and comprehend, but it's well written. I started reading this book few years ago but put it down. Came back to it as an audiobook this year. I think it's better suited for audio listening, but only if you can focus on this alone. This is not a multitasking audio book. Great words of wisdom and advice. I've gained a lot from looking at my "un-schedule" even if I may not follow it every day. Also working on changing my mindset about things so that I am not dreading each task in life and procrastinating on everything.
candaceross321's review against another edition
5.0
This book really spoke to me and addressed many of my own procrastination habits and offered tools to change them. I listened to the recording, but plan to pick up a physical copy to reference more easily.
pika_berry's review
4.0
Funny, but just reading the book helped me get over a couple of mindblocks. It might not be very interesting but it seems to work.