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Praise for

The Procrastinator’s Guide to Getting Things Done

“Do you hold off to the last minute on those less-than-pleasant tasks? Are

you typically off by 50% on your ‘that-won’t-take-long-I’ve-got-time’ esti-

mates? Think you are a capital-P Procrastinator for life? With this guide,

you’ll get the quick-and-easy shortcuts around all your excuses. You’ll gain

the tools to ind your personal stall tactics and the repair kit to ix them.

When you’re done, get ready for your reward: eficient productivity and more

time for fun.”

—Reid Wilson, PhD, author of Don’t Panic

“Filled with examples of people who have overcome procrastination, practical

and powerful advice, and helpful forms, this book can help you change your

life. Read it and use it—what are you waiting for?”

—Robert L. Leahy, PhD, author of The Worry Cure

“Turns out it does take one to know one! As a procrastinator of many years, I

found observations and examples I could relate to in every chapter. Dr. Basco

will help you understand why you keep procrastinating, even though it does

more harm than good—and how to beat it once and for all.”

—Eric A., lawyer

“This book is a treasure trove of practical methods to break procrastinat-

ing habits. Dr. Basco will inspire you and cheer you on as you learn how to

become a ‘doer.’ I wish this book had been available sooner. It would have

saved me many hours and days of spinning my wheels.”

—Jesse H. Wright, MD, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and

Behavioral Sciences; Director, Depression Center; and

Vice Chair for Academic Affairs, University of Louisville

“I thought I had my self-defeating procrastination habits under control, but

when I saw myself in so many of this book’s scenarios, I realized I still have

work to do. Fortunately, Dr. Basco provides simple steps to move from over-

whelmed to active; from stalling to success. I gained new insights, great

reminders, and thoughtful encouragement—all of which have helped me to

shift the way I approach tasks and safeguard against falling into the same

old traps.”

—Susan L. Franzen, Director, Leadership Institute,

University of Texas System

The Procrastinator’s Guide to Getting Things Done