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Everyone procrastinates, but is that habit working for or against you? Lynn Lively, a former procrastinator who has turned her tendency into a driver for success, offers clear strategies to break the cycle of inaction. In this concise, motivational handbook, she explains how to differentiate between genuine procrastination and productive problem‑solving, and teaches readers how to stop blaming themselves, overcome inertia, and invest their time in creating the life they desire.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Self-Help & Personal Development/Motivation & Success
Authors: Lynn Lively
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