Best books to deal with procrastination
Procrastination is one of the main barriers blocking you from getting up, making the right decisions and living the dream life you’ve thought of.
Recent studies have shown that people regret more the things they haven’t done than the things they have done. In addition, feelings of regret and guilt resulting from missed opportunities tend to stay with people much longer.
Almost everyone in their early 20s suffer with procrastination, but for avid readers, I have a list which may help you with procrastination.
Eat That Frog! 21 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy
There just isn’t enough time for everything on our ‘To Do’ list — and there never will be. Successful people don’t try to do everything. They learn to focus on the most important tasks and make sure they get done.
Hyperfocus: How to Manage Your Attention in a World of Distraction by Chris Bailey
Our attention has never been as overwhelmed or in demand as it is today; we’ve never been so busy while accomplishing so little, and we’ve grown uncomfortable with boredom and a lack of stimulation and distraction.
Are you already intrigued about how to achieve the maximum concentration? Then this overcoming procrastination book is the perfect choice for you! Multiple insights from Chris Bailey’s book will help you develop hyperfocus and witness every day to be even more productive than the previous!
The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life by Robin Sharma
Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity.
Deep Work by Cal Newport
One of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare. If you master this skill, you’ll achieve extraordinary results. This book talks about how procrastination and social media is a barrier when it comes to success.
Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy The Odds by David Goggins
The book simply gives a new sense of belief. The uniqueness of this book comes from the raw energy you get from reading that rawness of feelings pours into every word and sentence form in the book. Reading this book knocks some sense into a person for being such a weakling and does not fight for the future that should have been for him.
Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven
If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.
On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university’s slogan, “What starts here changes the world,” he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better.
I hope these books start your journey from being a master procrastinator to a disciplined human, do share your thoughts in the comments.
