
The Procrastination Equation: How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done
Audible Audiobook
– Unabridged
Price | New from | Used from |
Audible Audiobook, Unabridged
"Please retry" |
$0.00
| Free with your Audible trial |
Paperback, Illustrated
"Please retry" | $11.85 | $5.00 |
Using a mix of psychology, science, self-help, and a decade of groundbreaking research, Dr. Piers Steel, internationally recognized as the foremost authority on procrastination, explains why procrastination is dangerously on the rise and tells us how to overcome the destructive patterns that affect our health and happiness to create more positive lives.
If you think you are not one of the 95 percent of those of us who procrastinate, take Dr. Steel's test in The Procrastination Equation. Or if you think you procrastinate because you're a perfectionist, you're wrong. So, why do we surf the Web instead of finishing overdue projects? Why do we say we'll start that diet tomorrow? Why do we stay up late watching television instead of going to bed? And how do we overcome these bad habits that we know work against our best intentions? Based on more than a decade of research, and written with humor, humanity, and solid science, The Procrastination Equation explains why we do what we do or, in this case, don't, offering answers to such questions as:
- Are we biologically hardwired to procrastinate? If so, why?
- How does procrastination cost us?
- What tricks do we play on ourselves when we procrastinate at work, school, and home?
- If visualizing our dreams isn't enough to make them real, then what steps must we take?
Along the way, Dr. Steel dispels the myths and misunderstandings of motivation and procrastination, replacing them with a clear explanation of why we put off until tomorrow what we should be doing today. He then offers specific techniques we can use to tame and prevent the bad habits that adversely affect our health, happiness, and careers, all the while celebrating the very human foibles that make us who we are. The Procrastination Equation is the definitive and accessible guide for anyone who struggles with this age-old dilemma.
- Listening Length7 hours and 1 minute
- Audible release dateDecember 28, 2010
- LanguageEnglish
- ASINB004HFLMO2
- VersionUnabridged
- Program TypeAudiobook
Read & Listen
Get the Audible audiobook for the reduced price of $11.49 after you buy the Kindle book.

- Click above for unlimited listening to select audiobooks, Audible Originals, and podcasts.
- One credit a month to pick any title from our entire premium selection — yours to keep (you'll use your first credit now).
- You will get an email reminder before your trial ends.
- $14.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel online anytime.
People who viewed this also viewed
- Audible Audiobook
- Audible Audiobook
- Audible Audiobook
- The Science of Overcoming Procrastination: How to Be Disciplined, Break Inertia, Manage Your Time, and Be Productive. Get off Your Butt and Get Things Done!Audible Audiobook
- Audible Audiobook
People who bought this also bought
- Audible Audiobook
- Audible Audiobook
- Audible Audiobook
- Audible Audiobook
- Audible Audiobook
Related to this topic
- Audible Audiobook
- Audible Audiobook
- Happy Brain Habits: 2 Books: Discover Over 7 Highly Effective Atomic High Performance Habits and Achieve Success in Life and Business, Overcome Procrastination and Become ExtraordinaryAudible Audiobook
- Audible Audiobook
- Cure for the Procrastination Puzzle: Blueprint to Develop Atomic Long Term Habits for Productivity and Get Things Done - Learn Why You Do It and Master Your Time with over 7 Highly Effective MethodsAudible Audiobook
Product details
Listening Length | 7 hours and 1 minute |
---|---|
Author | Piers Steel Ph.D. |
Narrator | Pete Larkin |
Whispersync for Voice | Ready |
Audible.com Release Date | December 28, 2010 |
Publisher | HarperAudio |
Program Type | Audiobook |
Version | Unabridged |
Language | English |
ASIN | B004HFLMO2 |
Best Sellers Rank | #74,478 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #121 in Time Management (Audible Books & Originals) #729 in Personal Time Management #797 in Biological Sciences (Audible Books & Originals) |
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonTop reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
The other way it is hard to read is less good though. There are fantasy examples that I felt were mostly meaningless the second time they came around. It can be a bit academic in places too.
Overall, an excellent read though and one I will be sharing with friends and family.
Thanks to The John Batchelor Show for interviewing Piers on this great piece of work. Definitely a game changer for me.
Top reviews from other countries


Recipient loved it!


