Do It Today by Darius Foroux Summary
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Tired of endless to-do lists? "Do It Today" distills Foroux's battle-tested productivity system into 30 powerful articles that eliminate decision fatigue and perfectionism. Why do readers call it "the honest kick we all need"? Because it transforms procrastination into immediate, life-changing action.
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Key takeaways
When Tomorrow Never Comes
You know that project you've been meaning to start? The one that's been sitting on your mental to-do list for weeks, months, maybe even years? Here's an uncomfortable truth: tomorrow is a lie we tell ourselves to feel better about today's inaction. Between knowing what we should do and actually doing it lies a treacherous gap-one that has plagued humanity since ancient Greek philosophers coined the term *akrasia*, acting against our better judgment. Despite understanding that procrastination breeds depression, anxiety, and stress, we still fall into its trap daily. The problem isn't the size of our tasks but our relationship with time itself. What separates those who accomplish their goals from those who merely dream about them isn't willpower or talent-it's the simple decision to act today rather than defer to an imaginary tomorrow that never quite arrives.
The Procrastination Slope and the System Solution
The Attention Revolution
The Evening Ritual That Changes Everything
Work Smarter, Read More, Block Time
The Long Game and What Actually Matters
Your Move
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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