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Consider reading a book called "The Now Habit". The author discusses fear of success/failure and the inability to finish projects, and deems that these fears ar
by ahmadss 13y ago
Consider reading a book called "The Now Habit". The author discusses fear of success/failure and the inability to finish projects, and deems that these fears are what cause us to procrastinate. Then he provides a plan/approach/framework to overcome these fears.
- gxs 13y agoThanks for the book recommendation. Ordered this on Amazon. This was my problem all growing up. I did well on the first exam, then fizzled out every exam after. I wouldn't study out of fear that I wouldn't do as well again. Anyway, I'll check out the book thanks again!
- nashequilibrium 13y agoIf you want a quick overview: Kindle notes and highlights https://kindle.amazon.com/work/the-now-habit-procrastination-ebook/B000B18LN6/B003SHERX8/posts https://kindle.amazon.com/work/the-now-habit-procrastination... powerpoint presentation http://hashref.com/summaries/TheNowHabit.pdf http://hashref.com/summaries/TheNowHabit.pdf 3 part youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Si3Gb1WSg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63Si3Gb1WSg
- clbrook 13y agoI'd recommend Mindset by Carol Dweck. It discusses growth mindset vs. fixed mindset. It sounds quite pertinent for your fear of not doing as well again.
- gxs 13y agoThanks - ordered this as well. I've been on a self-help book binge. I shudder to think the ads I'll be seeing from google and amazon.
- eterpstra 13y agoI second this book recommendation. I read it a few years ago and find myself referring back to it quite often for inspiration when I'm feeling unproductive and very procrastnaty.