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Learn how to overcome procrastination and enjoy guilt-free play!  One of the most effective programs to combat procrastination, THE NOW HABIT has sold over 100,000 copies, has been translated into 11 languages, and is now revised and updated.

Featuring a new introduction and a new section providing strategies to understand and deal with the role technology plays in procrastination today, THE NOW HABIToffers a comprehensive plan to help readers lower their stress and increase their time to enjoy guilt-free play. Dr. Fiore’s techniques will help any busy person start tasks sooner and accomplish them more quickly, without the anxiety brought on by the negative habits of procrastination and perfectionism.
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"It is rare to find a book that translates academically sound research into wise and helpful advice."
—Jeffrey P. Prince, University of California, Berkley

"THE NOW HABIT is the definitive bible for releasing anyone's procrastinating past and becoming a 'producer.' This book is my go-to recommendation to my clients (and myself!) for beating procrastinatiomn and the guilt that comes with it."
—Lisa Rothstein, The DaVinci Dilemma

"I recommend THE NOW HABIT to my coaching clients and friends and family members because it provides clear, practical, effective advice for gettingthings done without beating yourself up."
—Liisa Kyle, Ph.D, co-author of Happiness Awaits You

"If procrastination is a major problem in your life – or even a minor problem – this book is well worth a reading. The techniques in this book are mostly psychological, but that does not mean they’re not incredibly powerful if used appropriately. Plus, the techniques here dovetail well with many other personal development philosophies, so you don’t have to toss out what you already know and what already works for you in order to adopt THE NOW HABIT"
—The SImple Dollar

"’I've found THE NOW HABIT by Neil Fiore, Ph.D. to be a phenomenal resource for many clients who struggle with procrastination. Fiore helps you figure out why you are procrastinating and offers concrete exercises and strategies to overcome the most common blocks to getting started. This is a fantastic book."
—Carrie Spaulding, The Thirty-something Coach

 

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Neil Fiore, Ph.D., guides managers, executives, and their employees to new levels of peak performance. Drawing from his experience as a lieutenant with the 101st Airborne Division, a manager with Johnson & Johnson, a statistical analyst for Shell Oil, and a psychologist and career counselor at the University of California, Berkeley, Fiore brings practical tools for life and work to his seminar participants. He holds a doctorate in psychology and a B.S. degree in economics.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ TarcherPerigee; Revised edition (April 5, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1585425524
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1585425525
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  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.47 x 0.64 x 8.32 inches
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Dr. Neil Fiore (CA) is the bestselling author of The Now Habit, Awaken Your Strongest Self, and Coping with the Emotional Impact of Cancer. He was a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne, a manager for Johnson & Johnson, and has worked as a psychologist at the Counseling Center of the University of California, Berkeley.

Neil has published in The New England Journal of Medicine and been cited in the New York Times, London Times, and the Wall Street Journal.

He is researching Optimal Performance in sports, on exams, and in recovery from surgery, chemotherapy and medical procedures. He presents at Behavioral Health conferences internationally.

Neil now conducts seminars and lectures at major universities and corporations and at the University of California, Berkeley Extension - www.extension.berkeley.edu Free articles and videos at www.neilfiore.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, enjoy your life - buy, borrow, or take this book! Don't wait! Don't wait!
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2012
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No matter what review you read or how you slice this book's content, you will gain enough insight to cover the cost, again - no matter what. Buy it. Don't hesitate - buy it. Or try to find it at the library, even the previous version will do. Steal it from a friend - just get this book asap!

At first I hesitated to read the reviews, because "The Now Habit" just sounded so gimmicky to me. I shudder to think that I would have missed out on finally changing something so close to my core that I never realized it was the root of so much anxiety and lower quality of life.

After reading reviews, I was well... desperate to buy this book. But being cheap and using the super saver option, I was told it would take 8-10 days to get here. So I immediately looked it up at the library, and they had a copy! So I raced down to the city library and signed it out. I was alarmed at the publish date... in the late 80's! Uggg, I had found the previous version. Weighing the investment of time (in reading a version of a self-help book 23 years old), I figured I should probably just read the older version and compare it to the newer version one it arrived.

I was absolutely stunned that this book is perfectly timeless. Reading this previous version just enhanced how potent and accurate the concepts are in this book. I found myself thinking... I could have had a completely different life if I'd found this book all those years ago.

When the new version arrived, I actually couldn't find any difference. There were probably some edits in there somewhere, but even the names and references in some of the charting tools were the same. So I (and you) would do perfectly as well finding that older version at the library. Again, I know I'm probably being annoying at this point - find ANY copy of this book!

The Now Habit does focuses on the root - it deals with the REASONS we procrastinate. It approaches procrastination for what it is - a symptom of a past experience, an irrational fear, or a variety of other reasons. Finally I've found a book that fixes the real problem. The bad habits just melt away afterwards.

I wish I could attach an emotion to my review, to explain how life changing this book was for me. I am a person who deals with concepts and practical wisdom. Dealing with symptoms or gimmicks will never work on me. I need to know what's at the root so that I can change my frame of mind from the ground up.

I am so much happier now and enjoy my time. There's so much less anxiety in my life now - I've pretty much done all that I was procrastinating. I've never felt this way before, and I'm 40.

If you still aren't convinced to buy, at least check the library. Borrow it, buy it, steal it... get this book!
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Sieara
4.0 out of 5 stars Practical Guide
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2023
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The book started off a bit slow for me but I understand the author needed to establish a foundational understanding of procrastination before giving the solution. I enjoyed this read for its thorough analysis of procrastination and motivation as psychological concepts and states that can be overcome. It is a realistic and practical guide to slowly changing your habits into that of a producer/productive individual.

I think everyone should read this but especially those living with ADHD or chronic procrastination.

I gave this four stars because of how thorough the content is, the way it is told, but the slow start was not my favorite. Will be referencing this book forever.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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Tera
5.0 out of 5 stars Received book in new quality condition & the books contents are helpful
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024
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Seller delivers quality new book condition & the contents itself are helpful for procrastinators! I’ve learned to do tasks that I have procrastinated in the past more timely mostly because I’ve realized it’s the feeling the task gives you that sometimes delays doing it. Procrastinating only leaves you feeling that way longer.
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Bas Vodde
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting at times, repetitive and slightly boring near the end
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2013
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The Now Habit came recommended, though I forgot from whom. It had been on my shelf for a while and I decided to pick up a "time-management-related" book again as it had been a while. The book started out reasonably well, but to me it was downhill in the end.I had to struggle to read through the last chapters and in the end I left with not a very positive feeling. Thus, if you read it, start, but you don't need to finish it (focus on starting is actually advise in the book).

The book had a slightly different focus than I expected. The books focus in only on overcoming procrastination and not so much about time management. The book is divided in 9 chapters and totals about 200 pages or so.

The first chapter is called "Why we procrastinate" and it looks at the deeper reasons for procrastination. It stresses one of the key messages in the book, which is that people who procrastinate are not lazy or stupid (negative view) but there is something that causes them to procrastinate and we'll need to tackle these causes. The author claims that the largest cause is a fear of failure.

The second chapter is called "How we procrastinate" and tries to help you identify your procrastination. It also introduces the "procrastination log" which is a concrete tool that you can use to discover when and how you are procrastinating on which tasks so that you can use that information for discovering the deeper underlying causes.

Chapter 3 to 6 are concrete tools for overcoming procrastination. Chapter three starts with probably the hardest part which is how you view and talk to yourself -- your self talk. How you can change that and how that will impact you. Chapter four introduces the importance of "guilt-free play" or just enjoying your non-work time and explains how that time is creating energy for work tasks. Chapter five introduces three common blocks and tools for overcoming them, while chapter six takes one of those tools called "the unschedule" and explains it in detail.

Chapter 7 to 9 felt a bit off to me and I started losing interest in the book during these chapters. Chapter 7 is about working in the flow state, but it basically shares relaxation exercises in which the author claims you can more quickly enter the flow state. Chapter eight is called "fine-tuning your progress" and it felt a bit of a left-over chapter. Then chapter nine looks at procrastination not from yourself but from working with procrastinators. Most of the focus was on work-relationships and the work-relation described felt a bit too traditional to me.

The first chapter I was a bit unsure, the second I liked, but then chapter three to six were pretty good. I wish the book was over there, but unfortunately after that came chapter seven which was still ok, but the last two chapters I had lost interest in the book completely. Because of that, I wouldn't really recommend the book. I was thinking about four stars in the earlier chapters and two in the end, so I've ended up averaging them and give the book three stars. If you have problems with procrastination, then read chapter 1-6 (though you probably never start ;p). If not and looking at just time management and self-planning techniques, then this book is perhaps not for you.
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Cliente Kindle
5.0 out of 5 stars A whole strategy against procrastination
Reviewed in Brazil on February 1, 2023
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The book is very useful, as it helps us to understand the causes of procrastination and simultaneously offer an entire, helpful strategy to deal with it - including dealing with other people, like employees or partners, who procrastinate.
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Majo
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!!!!
Reviewed in Mexico on March 8, 2022
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This book is pure value. I’ve been dealing with procrastination and felt really bad for not being able to move forward and this book gave me such a big understanding of the real problem and tools to overcome it. I loved it and would totally recommend it.
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Sudhakar
5.0 out of 5 stars If u want to change Habit - Must Read
Reviewed in India on July 28, 2022
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If u want to cultivate a good habit or finding it difficult to get rid of ur bad habit this is the book to go.
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Christophe M.
5.0 out of 5 stars sehr nützlich & hilfreich
Reviewed in Germany on January 13, 2017
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Ich habe mir dieses Buch zugelegt um selbst mit Verschleppung bzw. Aufschieben von Aufgaben klarzukommen und zu verbessern.
Das Buch ist gut strukturiert, es fängt mit Beispielen an und erklärt auch was genau „procrastination“ ist und was für Ursachen dazu führen kann.
Nach diesem Einführungsteil schildert das Buch unterschiedliche Methoden und Maßnahmen um den Ursachen entgegenzuwirken. Es wird Methode nach Methode geschildert mit Etappen und Beispielen damit der Leser es sich konkreter vorstellen und sogar applizieren kann.
Der Autor endet das Buch in dem er Feinheiten erwähnt damit man auf dem guten Weg bleibt und weiter und besser daran arbeiten kann. Zusätzlich erzählt das Buch wie man mit „Procrastinatoren“ in der eigenen Umgebung umgehen soll und denen helfen kann, grundsätzlich also eine der Ursachen von „procrastination“ aktiv zu bekämpfen.
Mir hat das Buch sehr geholfen, ich konnte viele Tipps und Methoden mitnehmen. Ich kann das Buch nur sehr empfehlen für Leute die auch mit solchen Schwierigkeiten (egal welche Ursache dazu geführt hat) zu kämpfen haben. Meine Produktivität als auch Zeiteinteilung haben sich sehr verbessert!
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Mara
4.0 out of 5 stars Interessante!
Reviewed in Italy on December 7, 2016
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Interessante, non è un libro "scontato" come molti del suo genere. Piacevole la lettura, font leggibile. Generalmente soddisfatta. uno di quei libri che bisognerebbe rileggere ciclicamente.
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