“Denis Waitley, the author of The Psychology of Winning and The Joy of Working, who defines procrastination as “a neurotic form of self-defensive behavior” aimed at protecting one’s self-worth.” — Neil A. Fiore Copy Share Image
“The main reason we learn any habit, as Drs. Frederick Kanfer and Jeanne Phillips tell us in Learning Foundations of Behavior Therapy, is that even a seemingly counterproductive habit like procrastination is immediately followed by some reward. Procrastination reduces tension… — Neil A. Fiore Copy Share Image
“The Now Habit perspective does not accept that laziness, disorganization, or any other character defect is the reason you procrastinate.” — Neil A. Fiore Copy Share Image
“There’s a myth that time is money. In fact, time is more precious than money. It’s a nonrenewable resource. Once you’ve spent it, and… — Neil A. Fiore Copy Share Image
“Notice how quickly your feelings change when you know there is a more immediate and real danger than the possibility of falling. How did… — Neil A. Fiore Copy Share Image
“Procrastination is not the cause of our problems with accomplishing tasks; it is an attempt to resolve a variety of underlying issues.” — Neil A. Fiore Copy Share Image
“The typical procrastinator completes most assignments on time, but the pressure of doing work at the last minute causes unnecessary anxiety and diminishes the… — Neil A. Fiore Copy Share Image
“You’ll need to drop the model of self-alienation that you learned as a child—the one that tells you, “You are lazy and need someone… — Neil A. Fiore Copy Share Image
“Procrastination is a mechanism for coping with the anxiety associated with starting or completing any task or decision.” — Neil A. Fiore Copy Share Image
“The choice is not working or not working, but which type of work; even feeling guilty because of procrastinating takes some effort. When you… — Neil A. Fiore Copy Share Image
“It [the Now Habit program] cuts through the crippling assumptions of the Puritan work ethic—that your production determines your worth—and the negative Freudian views… — Neil A. Fiore Copy Share Image
“Having a fear of failure means you believe that even the smallest error could be evidence that you are a worthless and awful person.… — Neil A. Fiore Copy Share Image
“...I’ve discovered that if you want to reach your true potential, it’s much more effective to ignite a new passion for life than to… — Neil A. Fiore Copy Share Image
“Denis Waitley, the author of The Psychology of Winning and The Joy of Working, who defines procrastination as “a neurotic form of self-defensive behavior”… — Neil A. Fiore Copy Share Image
![“It [the Now Habit program] cuts through the crippling assumptions of the Puritan work ethic—that your production determines your worth—and the negative Freudian views of human drives—that a “lower self” must be subdued and disciplined by society. By giving you the tools to create inner safety and…” quote by Neil A. Fiore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9be/neil-a-fiore-33128_motivation_it-the-now-habit-program-cuts-through-th_2392173.jpg)
