Ready, Set...PROCRASTINATE!

23 Anti-Procrastination Tools Designed to Help You Stop Putting Things off and Start Getting Things Done

By: Akash Karia

Narrated by: Matt Stone

Length: 1 hr and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

DISCOVER how to Stop Procrastinating & Start Getting Things Done

Do you find yourself often putting things off till "tomorrow"?

That book you wanted to write? "Tomorrow".

That email you're supposed to send? "Tomorrow".

That project you said you'd start yesterday? "Tomorrow".

Packed with 23 tools on how to stop procrastinating, get motivated and start getting things done, Ready, Set, Procrastinate! will prove to be an indispensible resource for those who want to get the most out life.

DEVELOP THE "NOW" HABIT

If you want to stop dreaming and start doing, you must develop the "now" habit. This book will show you how to do just that. In it, you will learn how to:

• Tackle any task using the solar-flaring technique.
• Complete large, complex tasks using the Lego block technique.
• Trick yourself into working on any project using the five-minute technique.
• Eliminate procrastinator-talk using a simple eight-step method.
• Instantly increase your motivation using two simple words.
• Tackle perfectionist thoughts that cause you to procrastinate.
• Beat procrastination using Dan Ariely's simple trick.
• Make inherently boring tasks more interesting.
• Create positive new habits using the Seinfeld calendar.
• Stop conveniently "forgetting" painful tasks.
• Instantly eliminate disguised procrastination using the Pareto principle.
• Dramatically cut how much time you waste online.
• Use the ‘if-then’ technique to triple your chances of success.

©2014 Akash Karia (P)2014 Akash Karia

My go-to book to keep me motivated when I need to get things done

One of my favorite anti-procrastination books all-around (and I’ve tried and downloaded several procrastination/motivational books in the past). It’s a great message, offering several different techniques to try whether you need to just get moving and get started or if you have a big project looming that you need to start making progress on. Really, a narrator’s voice can make or break a good audiobook and this one is just right for the content.

Great tips!

As a chronic procrastinator, I nearly put it down to listen tomorrow 😀!
I love its brevity and its succinctness of the message. Packs huge punch in less than 2 hours. Go get it already!

great book

this book has a lot of good information in it. it also has some survey information in it too. I will be listening to it again.

EXCELLENT audio book!!!

This audio program is packed with great information that will help you overcome procrastination. Within an hour or so you will have at your disposal some very practical information. I was particularly impressed by the fact that he did a wonderful job without having to produce a six hour long audio program. Buy this book, hear it a few times, and change your life.

Incredible book to help you stop procrastinating !

What did you love best about Ready, Set...PROCRASTINATE!?

I didn't even procrastinate on giving it a review ..Thats how good this book is. This gives solid steps on how to overcome procrastination. Steps that are actually doable.

What other book might you compare Ready, Set...PROCRASTINATE! to and why?

Haven't found one. possible psycho cybernetics I would put this on the same level with that book in terms of really great steps that truly help .

What about Matt Stone’s performance did you like?

wonderful ...

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes and I did !

Nothing special

Haven't even finished last 30% of the book. The examples of things you want to be motivated for like "make the report" and "cleaning up garage" are far from real life. Material is just a compilation of countless blog posts on the Internet, and not even good one.

Good for even a non-procrastinator

Any additional comments?

I am a highly productive, non-procrastinator who was doing research for some coaching clients who struggle with procrastination. Wow! This was a GREAT book! I learned and implemented ideas that have further streamlined my productivity and, as a result of Akash's research and excellent writing skills, also better understand the challenges and mindsets of my procrastinating friends. Bravo! Highly recommend!

Well worth the short time it takes to read.

Would you consider the audio edition of Ready, Set...PROCRASTINATE! to be better than the print version?

While having not read the book I think the audio version was sufficient.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Ready, Set...PROCRASTINATE!?

Burn the ships like Cortez! There are many more but this was definitely a favorite.

What does Matt Stone bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Satisfactory reading voice.

What did you learn from Ready, Set...PROCRASTINATE! that you would use in your daily life?

Will I? vs. I will. and many others.

Any additional comments?

5 stars for being simple, actionable, easy to remember, and effective tools provide in an informative style. Especially considering that this is such a quick read (listen).

Get Things Done!! loved it.

This was exactly what I needed. It is uncanny how I could turn on the audio book and within 10 minutes, I found myself start moving around the house organizing or starting projects. I have successfully painted my house with the audio in the background. That is big for me. I usually start but not finish the job. I am thankful that I found motivation through this book. It helps that the reader is very easy to listen to.. I have replayed it many times.

Vital Information but Matt needs a better mike!

What made the experience of listening to Ready, Set...PROCRASTINATE! the most enjoyable?

Practical advice for the diehard procrastinators

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

The narration was just ok, but the voiceover artiste Matt should really get a better microphone and room to record in. The recording sounded echoey and a little on the less professional side, which was a shame.