I Know What to Do, So Why Don't I Do It?

The New Science of Self-Discipline

By: Nick Hall

Narrated by: Nick Hall

Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

Stop not doing what you know you should do!

You might think laziness, lack of willpower, and/or low motivation are to blame for the fact that you aren't achieving your goals. But fascinating research in the field of psychoneuroimmunology has revealed another, far more likely possibility. One with the potential to transform your life in a dramatic way.

The typical excuses for not doing what you know you should - I'm too stressed out... I don't have the time... I don't have the energy, etc. - are, in fact, manifestations of a complex, interconnected web of psychological, chemical, and neurological factors.

When activated, these factors can effectively paralyze you - making it virtually impossible for you to take the actions needed to create change in your life.

In other words, even if you're highly motivated...if you've got these internal circumstances operating, you aren't going to be able to do it.

But while the biochemistry may be complex, the solutions are actually quite simple.

Dr. Nick Hall reveals these solutions - and the fascinating science behind them - in I Know What to Do, So Why Don't I Do It? You'll learn:

• An extraordinarily powerful stress-fighting tool that very few people take advantage of.
• An easy way to instantly regain control and stay focused in an emotional emergency.
• Six things to do when you think you've taken on more than you can accomplish in the time you have.
• The mistake almost everyone makes when they organize their to-do list.
• A simple exercise that can instantly tell you which side of your brain is dominant at any given time.
• The first-thing-in-the-morning action that will literally reset your internal clock and have a profoundly positive impact on your energy level for the rest of the day (and it is SO easy to do!).

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©2007 Nick Hall (P)2007 Nightingale Conant

Loved it!

Kept me entertained and the material was very thought provoking. If you are a fan of Tim Ferriss you will enjoy this book.

Just what I needed!!!

He answered the question asked in the title, with detail and logic. Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!

Excellent!!!

Great book. Was surprisingly great information and delivery! Highly recommend! Looks at all aspects of why we don't do what we know we should!

Feels like a college psychology class

Talks about the physiology behind why our bodies do things, but doesn’t really explain how to fix our bad habits. A few good points, so I did listen to the whole book. Needs a better title. To summarize; eat a healthy diet, get plenty of exercise, rest & relaxation as well. Oh & don’t sweat the small stuff. Now tell me how to motivate myself into doing the small tasks about the house that I keep putting off!?

very well put simplifying complicated concepts.

Great Book for self help .. will listen again to solidify some if the concepts

Oh My Gosh this is REMARKABLE!!!!!

i loved, loved this!!! Dr Nick is a master in his field and anybody who wants to improve their life in any way should listen to this!
he throws in just the right amount of humor, takes short breaks here and there to help what he's said to sink in a bit, and backs up what he says with science or lots of experience or both, and he covers so many areas of life!
it's well-rounded and non-specific to sex, religion, race, nationality, sexual orientation, etc.
This is truly a MUST LISTEN TO for anybody who's looking to improve themself in any way at all!

very interesting good stuff!!

a must read! now I'm in the know! knowing how the brain works and effects EVERYTHING WE DO is something I hope I can retrain!

How i found out what to do and get on the right tr

I now know that I need HRT to get my brain balance right. and why I do what I do. same stupid mountsin every time. i can suggest this is a re-read too. lots of good info. its put together compact. will share this book with others that give too much... get on track

Is there a Xylophone in the background

There is a wealth of information in this series of live talks. However the sound system or the sound person has failed MISERABLY!! There is so much feedback from the microphone that it sounds like a xylophone everytime the Dr. speaks.
He's so focused on speaking and is either ignoring the microphone feedback or is speaking to hurry up and get done. This was only somewhat enjoyable.

motivating

enjoyed listening to this book. great examples, motivation for those who want to know what is stopping them.