Books like Overcoming procrastination

A no-nonsense, cognitive toolkit for dismantling the mental roadblocks that keep you stuck. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Overcoming procrastination.

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Procrastination
Havens
A compassionate, psychologically grounded deep dive into why we delay and how to finally break the cycle of avoidance.
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- grounded
- practical
- encouraging
02
The procrastination equation
Ph.D. Steel, Piers
A witty, science-backed mirror held up to our worst habits, offering a guilt-free roadmap to finally getting things done.
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- practical
- pragmatic
- encouraging
- overcoming self-sabotage
03
The now habit
Neil A. Fiore
A compassionate psychological unknotting of why we delay, offering a gentle but firm path to both productive work and truly restful play.
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- pragmatic
- analytical
04
Eat That Frog! Cards
Brian Tracy
A swift, no-nonsense kick in the pants to help you conquer your most daunting tasks before breakfast.
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- focused
- pragmatic
- direct
- encouraging
05
Procrastination and task avoidance
Joseph R. Ferrari, Judith L. Johnson and others
A rigorous, research-driven deep dive into the psychological mechanics of why we delay and how we avoid.
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- analytical
06
Social learning and clinical psychology
Julian B. Rotter · 1954
A rigorous, foundational exploration of mid-century clinical psychology and social learning theory.
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- analytical
07
Reality therapy
William Glasser
A pragmatic, clinical exploration of a therapeutic philosophy centered on personal accountability and facing reality.
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- grounded
- pragmatic
- direct
- analytical
08
The Art of the Good Life
Rolf Dobelli
A brisk, practical toolkit for navigating the complexities of happiness and success.
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- focused
- pragmatic
- direct
09
Wait
Frank Partnoy
A reassuring, data-driven exploration of why hitting the pause button might be the smartest move you can make.
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- analytical
10
Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking
Allen Carr
A conversational, paradigm-shifting psychological toolkit that dismantles the fear of quitting and replaces it with profound relief.
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- empowering
- pragmatic
- encouraging
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Reinventing your life
Jeffrey E. Young · 1993
A compassionate but firm mirror reflecting your deepest self-sabotaging patterns, followed by a practical roadmap out of them.
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- direct
- encouraging
- cognitive restructuring
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Good Habits, Bad Habits
Wendy Wood
An illuminating dive into the psychological machinery of our daily routines, offering a research-backed path to lasting change.
Shares:
- analytical
- encouraging

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