Are you tired of watching your goals slip away while you stay stuck in a cycle of delay, avoidance, and regret?
You know what you should be doing. You’ve made the lists. You’ve set the deadlines. But when it’s time to sit down and do the work, something always gets in the way—email, social media, “just one more” distraction. Before you know it, another day is gone, and your most important tasks remain untouched.
If chronic procrastination has become your default setting, you’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You just haven’t found a system that actually works.
Until now.
In Do the Hard Things First, bestselling author Scott Allan delivers a practical, no-nonsense framework to help you finally stop avoiding difficult tasks and start taking massive action—even when you don’t feel like it.
This isn’t another book filled with motivational fluff or vague advice. It’s a step-by-step blueprint built from decades of real-world experience overcoming task avoidance, decision fatigue, and the constant pull of instant gratification.
INSIDE THIS TRANSFORMATIONAL GUIDE, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
Why your brain is wired to delay hard work—and how to rewire it for consistent action
The hidden coping mechanisms keeping you trapped in a procrastination loop
How to close your “open loops” so unfinished tasks stop draining your mental energy
A proven method to prioritize your #1 daily task and protect it from distractions
The 5-minute rule that eliminates resistance and builds unstoppable momentum
How to interrupt impulse snaps before they hijack your focus
Strategies for managing Shiny Object Syndrome so you finish what you start
The Premack Principle and temptation bundling—psychological tools to make hard work feel easier
How to create commitment devices that lock in your future success
Daily exercises to strengthen your work ethic and build lasting behavior change
THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU IF:
→ You’ve tried other productivity methods but still struggle to follow through
→ You feel overwhelmed by your to-do list and don’t know where to start
→ You default to easy tasks to feel busy—while important work piles up
→ You’re ready to stop making excuses and start making progress
→ You want a clear, actionable system—not theory or empty motivation
WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK DIFFERENT?
Scott Allan isn’t just teaching concepts—he’s sharing the exact system he used to overcome three decades of chronic procrastination. Every strategy in this book has been tested, refined, and proven to work in the real world.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur building a business, a professional drowning in deadlines, or someone who simply wants to reclaim control of your time and your life, Do the Hard Things First gives you the tools to transform how you approach difficult work.
No more waiting for motivation. No more “I’ll start tomorrow.” No more letting your goals die on your to-do list.
The hard things won’t get easier. But YOU can get stronger.
It’s time to stop losing to procrastination and start winning—one task, one day, one decision at a time.
Today, not tomorrow. Do it now, not later.
Scroll up and click “Buy Now” to start your transformation today.
From the Publisher
ASIN : B096TYDZYT
Publisher : Scott Allan Publishing, LLC
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : June 14, 2021
Language : English
File size : 3.5 MB
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 237 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1989599822
Page Flip : Enabled
Book 1 of 8 : Do the Hard Things First Series
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