The Procrastination Cure by Jeffery Combs Summary
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Procrastination isn't laziness - it's a complex pattern. Jeffery Combs reveals six distinct procrastinator types and offers REBT-based solutions that transformed productivity coaching. Which type are you? Discover why sales professionals particularly embrace this guide's unique mind-body approach to finally breaking the delay cycle.
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The Addiction That's Stealing Your Life
Procrastination isn't just a bad habit - it's an emotional addiction that's costing you everything. Nearly 90% of us struggle with it, resulting in billions in tax overpayments, missed opportunities, and countless dreams deferred. What makes this delay so dangerous is how it masquerades as harmless while silently eroding your potential. The most insidious part? It's biochemical. That rush of relief when you push something off, followed by the adrenaline high of last-minute completion - your brain is literally getting high on postponement. This creates neural pathways that make procrastination progressively harder to overcome with time. The farther away a deadline seems, the less motivated you feel to act - a phenomenon psychologists call temporal discounting. Your brain simply isn't wired to prioritize future rewards over present comfort, which is why that Netflix episode feels irresistible when your project isn't due for weeks.
Understanding Your Procrastination Type
Embracing Imperfection and Taking Action
Breaking the Anxiety and Drama Cycles
Channeling Rebellion Into Creation
The Recovery Path: Essential Habits for Transformation
Living Beyond Procrastination
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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