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Solving Procrastination: The Science of Why We Put Things Off and How to (Finally!) Stop

Solving Procrastination: The Science of Why We Put Things Off and How to (Finally!) Stop


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About the Book

The definitive, science-backed guide to why we procrastinate and what we can do about it now Do you put off things you shouldn't, despite your best intentions? If so, you're not alone. In today's world, it's all too easy to get sidetracked, even when we know this costs us in failures, frustrations, and many other pains. As this accessible and actionable guide reveals, beating procrastination requires more than just willpower or time management. Synthesizing hundreds of cutting-edge studies in psychology, behavioral economics, and neuroscience, Solving Procrastination offers a road map to understanding why you postpone things and how to tackle the problem once and for all. You'll discover- The internal tug-of-war that drives our behavior The nine procrastinator archetypes-from the Perfectionist to the Zigzagger The top ten anti-procrastination strategies you should use A step-by-step system for putting it all into practice, with proven tips and case studies Written by a seasoned scientist who used these tools to overcome his own procrastination, this book will help you get things done, so you can achieve your goals without stress or guilt, and become happier, healthier, and more successful.

About the Author :
Itamar Shatz holds a PhD from Cambridge University, where he teaches quantitative and computational research methods. He's an experienced science communicator, whose practical writing has been read by millions of people, and linked from places like The New York Times, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, TED-Ed, and The Tim Ferriss Show.

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"Procrastination isn't laziness, and willpower isn't the answer. Itamar Shatz explains what's actually happening when we put things off, and gives you the tools to do something about it. An unusually useful book on a problem everyone struggles with."
-Cate Hall, ex-CEO of the Astera Institute and former #1 female poker player in the world


"In Solving Procrastination, Itamar Shatz offers a compassionate and scientifically grounded perspective. His practical advice is both accessible and effective, helping readers move from awareness to meaningful change. I recommend you get this book, now!"
-Tal Ben-Shahar, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Happier, and teacher of Harvard's most popular course


"Finally there is a book that recognizes the many ways you can be a procrastinator and offers a better path to fulfilling your potential. Don't procrastinate and read this book right away. It will change your life."
-Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, author of Ungifted, Transcend, and Rise Above


"I've spent years studying how the brain learns and why it so often resists doing what we most need to do. Shatz has finally written the book procrastinators actually need. Stop putting it off-read this one!"
-Barbara Oakley, PhD, author of A Mind for Numbers and coauthor of Uncommon Sense Teaching


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798217047406
  • Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Tarcher/Putnam,US
  • Height: 203 mm
  • No of Pages: 320
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: The Science of Why We Put Things Off and How to (Finally!) Stop
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8217047405
  • Publisher Date: 25 Aug 2026
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 21 mm
  • Weight: 443 gr


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