This is a self-help book not aimed at overcoming procrastination, but, rather, at reclaiming your life by letting go of unnecessary baggage. In doing so, you are free from painful memories and self-defeating thoughts. This book helped me to realize I'm not controlled by my past and truly can move on to fulfill my goals and become a better person.

Ford offers questions to help you move forward and reach your goals. Example: Will this choice propel me toward an inspiring future or will it keep me stuck in the past? It’s a good concept, but still requires discipline.

Discovering your negative side and overcoming it will lead to transformation. Points: 1) Without the COMMITMENT to do whatever it takes to fulfill your goal, it most likely will never come to fruition. 2) You cannot have a true desire or a true goal without a PLAN to achieve the goal. 3) We fool ourselves into thinking we will someday achieve our dreams without ever taking any practical steps.

This book is aimed at overcoming procrastination and is heavy on the psychology, digging up past experiences that lead to current behavior. Dr. Fiore describes procrastination as a mechanism for coping with stress or anxiety. He goes on to offer tools and techniques for overcoming procrastination, including the “unschedule,” a schedule for guilt-free fun activities.

The authors describe fear as the underlying cause of procrastination and link it to painful events from our past. The cure, authors say, is setting goals and taking small steps to achieve those goals. A good book, but I think The Now Habit is better.