Solving Procrastination: The Science of Why We Put Things Off and How to (Finally!) Stop by Shatz, Itamar, PH. D.
Solving Procrastination: The Science of Why We Put Things Off and How to (Finally!) Stop by Shatz, Itamar, PH. D.

Solving Procrastination: The Science of Why We Put Things Off and How to (Finally!) Stop

The definitive, science-backed guide to why we procrastinate and what we can do about it now Do...
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Author: Itamar PH. D. Shatz
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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Solving Procrastination: The Science of Why We Put Things Off and How to (Finally!) Stop by Shatz, Itamar, PH. D.

Solving Procrastination: The Science of Why We Put Things Off and How to (Finally!) Stop

$38.40
Solving Procrastination: The Science of Why We Put Things Off and How to (Finally!) Stop by Shatz, Itamar, PH. D.

Solving Procrastination: The Science of Why We Put Things Off and How to (Finally!) Stop

$38.40
Author: Itamar PH. D. Shatz
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
The definitive, science-backed guide to why we procrastinate and what we can do about it now

Do you put off things you shouldn't, despite your best intentions? If so, you're not alone. In today's world, it's all too easy to get sidetracked, even when we know this costs us in failures, frustrations, and many other pains.

As this accessible and actionable guide reveals, beating procrastination requires more than just willpower or time management. Synthesizing hundreds of cutting-edge studies in psychology, behavioral economics, and neuroscience, Solving Procrastination offers a road map to understanding why you postpone things and how to tackle the problem once and for all. You'll discover:

  • The internal tug-of-war that drives our behavior
  • The nine procrastinator archetypes--from the Perfectionist to the Zigzagger
  • The top ten anti-procrastination strategies you should use
  • A step-by-step system for putting it all into practice, with proven tips and case studies

Written by a seasoned scientist who used these tools to overcome his own procrastination, this book will help you get things done, so you can achieve your goals without stress or guilt, and become happier, healthier, and more successful.

Author: Itamar PH. D. Shatz
Publisher: Tarcher
Published: 08/25/2026
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 8.27h x 6.27w x 1.14d
ISBN: 9798217047406

About the Author
Itamar Shatz holds a PhD from Cambridge University, where he teaches quantitative and computational research methods. He's an experienced science communicator, whose practical writing has been read by millions of people, and linked from places like The New York Times, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, TED-Ed, and The Tim Ferriss Show.
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