How to Stop Procrastination & Get More Done

By: Alan Coulter

Narrated by: Tiana Hanson

Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's Summary

The updated version of the best-selling solution to end procrastination forever and get more done in life.

Over 10 years of research lead to Alan Coulter writing the original book in 2014 which has now been updated with the latest methods. Cutting through the nonsense, this book offers a simple and easy-to-understand solution to beating procrastination and getting more done in life. No fancy gimmicks, just solid and actionable advice.

Some of the topics covered in this book include: 

• Effective methods to become more productive in life 
• 21 unique and proven methods to beat procrastination 
• Procrastination at work and in your career 
• Romantic partners, friends, and family 
• Building willpower 
• Good habits 
• Time management skills for your life 
• And so much more! 

©2017 Alan Coulter (P)2017 Alan Coulter

Full of very helpful methods that work, great book

I found this audiobook to be very helpful in combatting my procrastination. If I was to describe it in one word, it would be practical. It's literally full of different methods to try. The author recognises that everyone is different and the root causes of their procrastination are different. He focuses on providing a wide range of solutions so you can find what works for you. I would recommend the Pomodoro and 1-3-5 methods in particular. They made a huge difference to my life in a very short space of time. I couldn't believe what I could get done in a day when I was organised and actually applied myself. The author's methods also had a way of not seeming daunting and insurmountable, which was a huge problem I found with other books, methods etc.

The author does give some background info on the causes of procrastination and they are a great help in understanding why the different methods work and for whom they might be suitable. However, it is very focused on doing, which is exactly what procrastinators need. It doesn't expect miracles overnight and emphasises the importance of consistency to achieve your goals.

The chapters are well laid out and flow into each other nicely. The narration was clear and easy to follow. I found the information was organised into nice sized blocks, just the perfect amount to listen to on my commute to work each morning. I would highly recommend this book, definitely for those who have developed procrastinating habits from depression like me. The lift you get from actually getting things done is amazing!

22 of 22 people found this review helpful

Practical guide for everyone

There have been many books written about procrastination, and they all seem to pass across the same message. This is one that I’ve learnt tips that make a positive difference in the way I manage my time. The author is right to indicate that a lot of procrastination comes from the lack of the willpower to do things that we are otherwise not compelled to do otherwise.

Building willpower is one of the things that I learned from this book that I believe everyone can benefit from. It’s not just knowing all the tips and tricks to do more. It is having the will to do stuff when nobody is looking or egging you on. This majorly applies to people that work from home like me. We always have deadlines that we have to do with and sometimes even seeing a lot of the timers count down to zero, it does little to motivate you to work on your overdue tasks

Once the willpower is in place, productivity increases and more work gets done. The author also gives the readers twenty tips that I think are even too much to do. If you can commit to at least 10 of them, you will see a definite change in your work ethic. The flow of the book is awesome. The chapters flow well into each other and it makes an easy read from start to finish. The narration is nice, even-toned and an easy listen.

If I had to recommend, I’d say the Pomodoro method and goal-setting tips worked the best for me. The good thing about this book is that there is something for everyone. No matter your lifestyle, you’d find something that works for you and is adaptable to different industries. If you find it difficult doing your work on time, I recommend this book to you

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Extremely helpful book

This book really nailed the many ways I procrastinate, but then offered solid suggestions on how to change this behavior. I even forwarded this book to my daughter (who procrastinates slightly more than I do).

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Life-changing

Where does How to Stop Procrastination & Get More Done rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is definitely one of the most and my personal audiobook so far!

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I consider myself for a very lucky person that I found out about this book as I believe it really changed my life and made me perceive things from a different point of view. I feel like a completely new person and I am willing to learn more about the topic explored there, would be very happy to listen to other books from this author. Cheers!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Helpful, informative, unique, easy to understand

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As I said in the title, this book was helpful, informative, unique, easy to understand and easy to follow. Procrastination is never an easy thing but i can sincerely say my productivity and self-discipline has at least doubled since getting this book. Very good, superb narration and great value for money. Very impressed.

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Enjoyable and informative

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Really liked this one. Already had it in print format but wanted to get the audio version so I could listen to it when commuting. Awesome book, can't recommend this highly enough

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Helpful and easy to understand

As other people have said, I am impressed that this book was actually easy to understand and to follow. It was not the usual complicated endless mess - it was well spaced out, good sections, easy to understand and easy to implement.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

An excellent guide to beating procrastination

An enjoyable and useful listen. A good mixture of education and entertainment. I was glad to find out it was not the usual stuffy style. Procrastination was a lot easier to beat and I am definitely seeing a dramatic increase in my productivity!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

An excellent guide!

An excellent guide to beating procrastination. It really helped my general productivity and helped me with my thoughts on it all, how to overcome the tendencies to delay or avoid bad or difficult tasks (and mundane ones!). Found this one very interesting, I kept rewinding parts, as a LOT of info is contained in this one.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Gained a lot

Gained a lot of knowledge about why I was doing certain things and most importantly, how to fix them. I will be coming back to this book a lot I reckon.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great!

If you could sum up How to Stop Procrastination & Get More Done in three words, what would they be?

Useful
Helpful
(it) Works!

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Narrator was very good, nice to listen to and really helped to enforce the points. Great book!!!

18 of 18 people found this review helpful

Very happy with this one!

What did you like most about How to Stop Procrastination & Get More Done?

I found it very interesting as a lot of the material was not only original but also very easy to follow and to implement into my life.

Narration is top! Only thing i didn't like was the cover artwork ha! Very good book if you want to increase your productivity and decrease your procrastination.

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Personally i found this great

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Some interesting concepts. Everything was put in a simple to understand and follow format. I found the narration a tiny bit annoying at times but nothing drastic. I am definitely finding myself getting a lot more done since getting this book

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

A book that will really HELP YOU!!

i love this book! it. helped me understand so much why I procrastinate! now I've been able to put alot of things to practice from the book and I feel im alot more organised and that I can handle the tasks in my life! thank you for writing this!! highly recommend.

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Unlike Any Self Help Book I've ever Listened to!

How to Stop Procrastination and Get More Done is a self help ebook like you’ve never experienced before. You’ll usually find that self help books follow a stuffy and linear narrative however Coulter has injected his invaluable advice with sardonic wit to make the audio book enjoyable as well as educational. He tears apart the modern misconceptions around procrastination and our current disregard for its dangerous repercussions that hinder our daily lives in ways that we’ve never really contemplated. He illustrates how millennial's have created a joke around this apathetic mentality, however in reality, we’re wasting our lives and increasing our anxiety and stress levels.
The narrator follows a great pace which is easy to understand and gives you a complete understanding on the psychological reasons why we procrastinate due to our subconscious thought patterns, fears and anxieties. The book will equip you to deal with procrastination in respect to your home life, relationships and professional lives and makes you consider how your environment reflects in our mind sets.
Throughout the book Coulter offers thoughtful and practical advice which is proven to enhance your productivity so you can reach your full potential and override harmful thought patterns such subconscious fear of failure, fear of success and fear of not being good enough.

12 of 13 people found this review helpful

Finally found what i was looking for.

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Finally found a book that actually gives me what i wanted and needed to know, in a very simple to understand format. No mumbo jumbo nonsense which makes a huge change from the other books i have tried. Had it for a week now and i can already see an improvement in my productivity and general self-discipline.

10 of 11 people found this review helpful

More done and feeling calmer

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I think i am not alone in saying that in adult life we all get flustered and at times even overwhelmed. Therefore we procrastinate. Surely that was not just me?! ANYWAY I found this book to help me a lot. I am not perfect but definitely more efficient and organised now.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

An honest method for getting more done in life

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All in, having listened to it twice now, i found this an honest and helpful methodology for getting more done in life, stopping delaying / putting things off and just being a more productive YET calm person. I feel less flustered recently which, for me anyway, is a huge step forward.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Helped changed my ways

What did you like most about How to Stop Procrastination & Get More Done?

That it really helped me change my ways. I obviously I had to put a lot of work in myself, and it is still a process but finally i feel like i am capable of handling things better and not procrastinating as much,

What about Tiana Hanson’s performance did you like?

Nice smooth and well produced narration

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Very very good

Got this book recently and i have to say since listening to it i have a new feeling of motivation - im getting more done and with less stress and anxiety. Really good

4 of 4 people found this review helpful