The Now Habit by Neil Fiore Summary
Overview of The Now Habit
Procrastination isn't laziness - it's a coping mechanism. "The Now Habit" revolutionizes productivity with the counterintuitive "Unschedule" method: plan leisure first, work second. Entrepreneur Derek Sivers recommends this paradigm shift that transforms guilt-ridden delay into guilt-free productivity. Ready to start now?
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The Surprising Truth About Why You Procrastinate
Ever notice how the most important tasks feel the hardest to start? You sit down to begin that crucial project, but suddenly your brain conjures a hundred urgent distractions-emails to check, research to do, your desk to organize. Here's what most people get wrong: procrastination isn't laziness. It's your mind's way of protecting you from something far more threatening than a looming deadline-the possibility of trying your absolute best and still failing. This realization changes everything. When we frame procrastination as a character flaw, we pile on shame and pressure, which only makes the problem worse. But when we understand it as a sophisticated psychological defense mechanism, we can finally address the real issue. Your brain isn't broken; it's actually working exactly as designed, shielding your self-esteem from potential damage. The challenge is learning to work with your psychology rather than against it. Think about how you talk to yourself when facing a deadline. "I have to finish this report." "I should have started earlier." "I must do better." This language might sound motivating, but it triggers the same stress response as a physical threat. Your primitive brain doesn't distinguish between a saber-toothed tiger and an overwhelming project-both activate fight-or-flight mode, flooding your system with cortisol and shutting down creative thinking.
Why High Achievers Struggle Most With Procrastination
The Counterintuitive Principles That Actually Work
Rethinking Time Management and Perfectionism
The Language That Shapes Your Reality and Choices
Building Mental Toughness Through Focused Action
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"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"
"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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