The Science of Getting Started by Patrick King Summary
Overview of The Science of Getting Started
Break the cycle of procrastination with Patrick King's million-copy bestseller. Discover your procrastinator type - thrill-seeker, avoider, perfectionist? - and harness Newton's laws of momentum to beat self-sabotage. Readers claim they stop mid-commute to take notes on its life-changing strategies.
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The Battle in Your Brain: Why We Procrastinate
Ever found yourself saying "I'll do it tomorrow" only to repeat the same phrase the next day? You're not alone. This isn't just a modern problem or character flaw-it's hardwired into our neural architecture. At its core lies a battle between two major portions of your brain: the limbic system (your "lizard brain") and the prefrontal cortex. The limbic system, one of our oldest brain structures, seeks immediate pleasure through dopamine release and avoids anything uncomfortable. Meanwhile, the prefrontal cortex handles rational planning and decision-making. When you procrastinate, your limbic system essentially overwhelms your rational brain. The anticipation of pleasure from checking social media triggers dopamine release, creating a powerful urge that your rational brain struggles to override. This manifests through impulsivity-acting on passing desires without considering long-term consequences. This impulsivity has four key characteristics: urgency (feeling compelled to act immediately), lack of premeditation, lack of perseverance (easily abandoning tasks requiring sustained effort), and sensation-seeking (craving novel activities). Before making decisions, try the HALT method-check if you're Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired, as these states significantly weaken your resolve. Remember that your prefrontal cortex can be strengthened like a muscle through consistent practice, gradually improving your ability to resist impulsive procrastination.
Know Your Procrastination Type
The Physics of Getting Started
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Action First, Motivation Later
Strategic Planning: Design Your Way Out of Procrastination
Break the Inertia: Start Now
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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