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ported by more than 400 random control studies. The system is
also supported by 16 meta-analyses A meta-analysis is a study of
studies that uses a statistical synthesis of the research data. The
cognitive behavioral approach is the dominant system because it’s
probably the most effective way to make and maintain important
cognitive, emotive, and behavioral changes.
Evidence-based cognitive, emotive, and behavioral methods
can be self-taught. The most highly rated self-help books are those
that focus on a specific theme, apply empirically grounded cogni-
tive behavioral methods, and are written by doctoral-level mental
health professionals who are trained in the methods. This book
meets those criteria.
This is not a work harder and work longer type of book. Sure,
there are times when maximum efforts are important. However,
most of life involves typical performance, which is what you do on
a day-to-day basis. The idea is to end procrastination interferences
so that you can prosper without the pain that commonly accom-
panies needless self-imposed delays. You can then make that max-
imum effort sooner when it is necessary. You’ll have more time
for fun and for higher levels of accomplishment when you gain
time normally lost through procrastination.
In End Procrastination Now! you’ll learn a three-pronged ap-
proach to cut through procrastination and accomplish more of
what you want during the time you’d ordinarily procrastinate. This
program also applies to meeting deadlines and due dates without
the usual last-minute rush. The three prongs are:

• Educate yourself about how procrastination works and how
to change procrastination thinking (the cognitive way).
• Build tolerance and stamina to tough your way through
uncomfortable circumstances (the emotive way).
• Decide your direction, behaviorally follow though, and
apply what you know to prosper through your work and
your accomplishments (the behavioral way).