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The End of Procrastination: How to Stop Postponing and Live a Fulfilled Life
Written by Petr Ludwig and Adela Schicker
Narrated by Kirby Heyborne
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About this audiobook
Simple, science-based tools to stop procrastination
Even with overflowing inboxes, thousands of unread notifications, and unmet deadlines, most people still can’t manage to take control of their time and stop procrastinating. The End of Procrastination tackles this ubiquitous issue head on, helping you stop putting off work and reclaim your time. Author Petr Ludwig shows that ending procrastination is more than a wise time management strategy—it’s essential to developing a sense of purpose and leading a happier more fulfilled life.
The keys to overcoming procrastination are simple. With eight clear, approachable tools—from quick daily worksheets to shift your perspective to to-do lists that actually help you get things done—The End of Procrastination provides everything you need to change the way you manage your time and live your life.
Based on the latest research, The End of Procrastination synthesizes over one hundred scientific studies to create a program that is based on the way our brains actually work. By understanding exactly why procrastination happens and how our brains respond to motivation and self-discipline, the audiobook provides listeners with the knowledge to conquer procrastination on an everyday basis.
Author
Petr Ludwig
Petr Ludwig is a science popularizer, entrepreneur, and consultant for Fortune 500 companies. He explains crucial and difficult things simply and easily. Peter helps to improve intrinsic motivation, efficiency, and the happiness of people at work and in their personal lives. In The End of Procrastination and in his talks, he transfers the knowledge of neuroscience and behavioral economics into practice.
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Reviews for The End of Procrastination
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent book. I really like it and must read everyday!
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This book really helped me so much! Im very glad i listened to it!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Nothing new, but the free materials on their website are great!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It is very practical, I need a hard copy for reference, and also to use it as my guide!
Thank you for this book! - Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5While the author had good points, I wasn’t engaged with the material or narration. I’m glad it works for some, but the way content is worded and how it’s read can influence whether the message resonates - which didn’t in my case.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Insightful and methodical approach. The material is very useful for implementation.