Contents

1. Procrastination: Problem or Solution? 1

2. The Perfectionist 5

3. The Warrior 13

4. The Pleaser 21

5. The Rebel 29

6. Root Beliefs 35

7. The Procrastination Cycle 49

8. Owning the Task 55

9. Letting New Beliefs Take Root 67

10. Riding the Wave 79

11. Eliminating Distractions 87

12. Dividing Until Doable 95

13. Beating the Clock 101

14. Staying on Schedule 109

15. Coping with Criticism 119

16. Hitting the Target, Not the Bull’s-Eye 129

17. Conclusion 139