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Start Now. Get Perfect Later.
Rob Moore
3.57 (889 Reviews)
Productivity
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Entrepreneurship
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Procrastinating on your dreams? Rob Moore's bestselling guide demolishes perfectionism with actionable advice that's changed thousands of lives. Even seasoned entrepreneurs praise its time management techniques - particularly the "4 D's" framework. Why wait for perfect when starting now creates momentum?

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The Procrastinator's Paradox: Why We Delay What Matters Most

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We all know what we should do, yet we don't do it. This fundamental contradiction lies at the heart of Rob Moore's powerful message. Procrastination isn't just about laziness-it's about fear, perfectionism, and our complex relationship with decision-making. The most successful people aren't those who never procrastinate but those who understand their tendencies and develop strategies to overcome them. Whether you're an entrepreneur stuck in planning mode or a creative who can't finish projects, procrastination affects everyone-even Moore himself, who ironically procrastinated while writing this very book about overcoming procrastination. The difference between success and stagnation isn't eliminating procrastination entirely but learning to work through it systematically.

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You're Not Broken, You're Human

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The Fear Behind Inaction

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Breaking the Perfectionism Trap

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Mastering Decision-Making

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The Action Formula: Test, Review, Repeat

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Creating Your Legacy Through Action

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