“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)
