The Ultimate Procrastination Solution For Lasting Motivation

Automatic Achievement

2011-11-19T09:04:00.000-08:00

If you ever wonder how high achievers go from one success to the next so easily then you`ll find my new book "Automatic Achievement" interesting. The book shows you how to tap into the same success fuel these people take for granted.

Take a look at Automatic Achievement at Amazon.com and see what you think.

Automatic Achievement book

How To Stay Focused On Your Goals

2011-01-27T11:09:00.000-08:00

Distracted, finding it hard to concentrate and always stopping and starting. Sound like you? And of course this can negatively impact our ability to achieve our goals and play havoc with our ability to make any real progress because our minds are often elsewhere.

This is the way it is for most people because we live in the age of distraction. Text messages, phone calls, emails, FaceBook, instant messaging and on and on….

Not everyone though.

You see a special few have a secret way to stay focused even when its absolute chaos all around them. They float through life and wonder why everyone else is struggling and failing, while they just keep on winning and enjoying a full and happy life.

Copy What Highly Successful People Do

High achievers are different in one special way. They have the ability to focus and get things done even when they are bombarded by distractions and interruptions. They`re like a dog with a bone - they have a Super Focus state of mind that makes them unstoppable.

If you could focus like this and maintain deep concentration you`d become much more successful – its inevitable because you`d be very, very productive day in and day out.

The Easy Way

For me, I use the Super Focus state of mind, to get what I want. In fact I used it just before writing this message to you. It`ll help me stay focused and enjoy a productive day. And best of all its easy to do. You can do it too. Be like highly successful people and focus like never before and you`ll have more fun and zest for life.

I explain how at this new page:

http://www.peterwmurphy.com/superfocus.html

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Goal Setting For New Year

2009-01-12T08:48:00.000-08:00

New Year means new goals for most people. Here's an interesting interview about New Year Resolutions with Rick D'Amico from Fox10.

Boredom Causes Procrastination

2009-01-12T06:35:00.000-08:00

originally uploaded by emilybean

This photo is originally titled, "wowthisisboring." This can type of text can really bore a person that is why most students procrastinate a lot when studying.

Goal Setting

2009-01-12T04:40:00.000-08:00

Some people don't believe in goal setting while some fail on it. To be able to succeed in your goals in life, goal setting can really help. You just need to take action and be motivated in achieving your goals. This video might help you with goal setting.

Time Management and the 80-20 Rule

2009-01-12T02:16:00.000-08:00

Effective time management is one of the solutions to procrastination. Here's a video that discusses about time management and the 80-20 Rule.

Motivation Tips for Students

2009-01-12T00:18:00.000-08:00

Procrastination usually strikes students. There could be a lot of reasons why they procrastinate: boredom, peer pressure, distractions, or maybe lack of interest and motivation. For students who suffer procrastination, here are Effective Study Motivation Tips.

How To Track Your Time

2009-01-11T08:35:00.000-08:00

Tracking your time can help in effective time management and avoid procrastination. Here's a video on how to track your time.

How To Pass Exams

2009-01-11T06:12:00.000-08:00

originally uploaded by denn

Been wondering on how to pass your exams? The photo says it all - by overcoming procrastination.

Time Management Tips For Students

2009-01-11T04:23:00.000-08:00

Here are time management tips and techniques for students. Since the students are more likely to procrastinate, especially during exams, they really need to have an effective time management plan.

The Secret to Time Management

2009-01-11T02:10:00.000-08:00

This video shows the secret on how to succeed with time management and avoid procrastination. Getting rid of procrastination will help us succeed with our goals in life.

Ways To Motivate Yourself This Year

2009-01-11T00:09:00.000-08:00

Its the start of the year and usually, we set goals or we have plans on our career, life, family, etc. for this year. But what mostly happens is that we lose the enthusiasm for these plans or goals as time passes by. So if we are serious with these plans, we have to get motivated. Here are 4 Ways to Motivate Yourself in 2009.

Suicide Bombers' Motivation

2009-01-10T08:51:00.000-08:00

Motivation is a very effective way in achieving one's goals. Even terrorists are well-motivated in doing their acts. Here's a video that explains the motivation of suicide bombers.

Dancing With Time

2009-01-10T06:09:00.000-08:00

In a Dance With Time
Originally uploaded by ρ#∅†¤❡Γ∀₱Ħ∈®

When we procrastinate, we somehow dance with time. Instead of doing our tasks, we spend our precious time to other things and never get our job done.

Success Secrets From the Bible

2009-01-10T04:15:00.000-08:00

This is a presentation of the seven Noahide Laws. Learn about the success secrets from the bible.

The Reason Why People Succeed

2009-01-10T02:03:00.000-08:00

Have you ever asked yourself why others have succeed in their goals? While you are still there searching for the ways on how to succeed? This video will tell you the #1 reason why people succeed.

Motivation to Exercise

2009-01-10T00:00:00.000-08:00

Exercising at home is not effective to some people. Some even have exercise machine at home to help them get fit. But still no improvement done. According to an article at NY Times, what people needs is motivation. An exercise machine will be useless if people are not well motivated to do the exercise and get fit.

Millionaire Awaken Your Secret

2009-01-09T08:44:00.000-08:00

This video is inspired by Napoleon Hill's book, "Think and Grow Rich." Learn about the success principles and The Secret.

German Keyboard

2009-01-09T06:57:00.000-08:00

originally uploaded by Ambidexy

The keyboard is one of our companions in procrastination. But this is a German keyboard. Notice the letters? Its in QWERTZ layout, not the common QWERTY. Anyway, this is really a good shot.

Success Story of Mark Ewing

2009-01-09T04:24:00.000-08:00

This video shows how Mark Ewing succeed in using The Secret and The Law of Attraction. Watch and be inspired.

How the Church Measures Success

2009-01-09T02:52:00.000-08:00

Success is measured differently by each person. A person who feels successful may not be perceived as successful by other person. Even the church has its own measure of success.

Setting Goals That Help

2009-01-09T00:44:00.000-08:00

People sometimes don't realize that they need self-improvement not only for themselves but for their relationship with other people and of course for the achievement of their goals. People often realize it when their relationship with other people is broken already or that they have failed in their goals. Setting goals for self-improvement can save us from failure. Here is a good article about Setting Goals That Help.

Stay Motivated In Life

2009-01-08T20:29:00.000-08:00

Staying fit and healthy is one of the difficult things to stay motivated to. This video shares the secret on How to stay motivated in life for health, wellness, fitness and weight loss.

Personal Approach To Goal Setting

2009-01-08T18:50:00.000-08:00

In achieving your goals, goal setting is most often advised. By setting your goals, you have an organized plan in achieving them. There are ways on how to set your goals. But you can also have your own approach in goal setting. Check out Glen's personal approach in goal setting.

Motivational Speech From Steve Jobs

2009-01-08T16:25:00.000-08:00

Behind the success of the Apple Company is Steve Jobs. With his present status, would you believe that he never graduated from college? Here is a motivational speech from Steve Jobs.

Procrastination

2009-01-08T12:52:00.000-08:00

Procrastination
Originally uploaded by sheltercrow

Time is very precious, we cannot turn it back. Once we spend it by procrastinating, it will be wasted. Too many people fail because of procrastinating and wasting their time.

Don't Quit Poem

2009-01-08T12:39:00.000-08:00

Here is an inspiring video based from the "Don't Quit Poem."

Motivation Money

2009-01-08T09:24:00.000-08:00

Some people became rich because of their strong motivation for money. Here is a scene from Boiler Room with the 27 year-old millionaire.

How to Set Goals

2009-01-07T20:20:00.000-08:00

If you haven't tried goal setting yet, let this video guide you on how to succeed in goal setting.

How To Stay Focused

2009-01-07T18:40:00.000-08:00

One problem that we encounter when doing our tasks or job is distraction. When we get distracted, we tend to procrastinate. As we procrastinate, we waste our time and never get our job done. So how do we stay focused on our job? Here's a helpful article on how to stay focused on job at hand.

Goal Setting Success

2009-01-07T16:17:00.000-08:00

If you still don't believe in goal setting, check out this video about goal setting success.

Giving Up Is A Failure

2009-01-07T14:32:00.000-08:00

Sound advice...
Originally uploaded by Phoenix828979

Once you give up, you automatically fail. Those who have fall down but did not give up still has a chance to succeed. Success can take time so giving up should not be an option.

Google Teacher Academy 2008 Application Video

2009-01-07T12:56:00.000-08:00

Here is an application video for Google Teachers Academy 2008 that talks about motivation and learning.

Focus and Concentration

2009-01-06T20:13:00.000-08:00

One problem why we procrastinate is that we lack focus and concentration. Here is a video that might help in getting backour focus and concentration.

Virtual Tools For Studying - Avoiding Procrastination

2009-01-06T18:26:00.000-08:00

Lessons are sometimes boring. That's what makes students procrastinate most of the time. Studying can also be annoying for students. But they have to. Maybe teachers should also consider making their class more interesting. Especially in virtual studying, there are so many temptations and distractions for students over the internet. So what could be some tools to be used for students in virtual studying? Here is a list from Vanessa Van Petten.

Motivating Children

2009-01-06T16:14:00.000-08:00

Most kids are hard to encourage and motivate in going to school. Here are tips on how to motivate your kids to succeed in school.

is it over yet?

2009-01-06T14:41:00.000-08:00

is it over yet? is it over yet? is it
over yet? is it over yet?
Originally uploaded by cteteris * คาร์ลี่

This photo reminds me of my schooldays. I usually dawdle on my notebook when we were asked to do something or when the lesson gets boring. Simply put, procrastinating. Its not really a cool thing to do, kids.

Motivation and Learning

2009-01-06T12:20:00.000-08:00

This video is produced by students to help Mr. Seymour go to Google school. The kids actually talked about motivation and learning.

Beat Procrastination

2009-01-05T18:49:00.000-08:00

Beating those social demons was never easy. Procrastination is one of those demons that destroy our goals and dreams in life. To beat procrastination is one step to success. Here is a video that discusses about procrastination.

Take Action

2009-01-05T16:07:00.000-08:00

The Road Lies Ahead, and I Stand Worrying About The Rain...
Originally uploaded by GoodMolecules

This beautiful photo is entitled, "The Road Lies Ahead, and I Stand Worrying About The Rain..." Along with the photo is the quote:

"I must not wait for inspiration to start a thing - action generates inspiration, inspiration seldom generates action."
-Frank Tibolt

Very meaningful and true. No matter how inspired we are, it will be useless if we don't take action. So let us not wait for inspiration to start a thing. We should be the one who has to start it.

Importance of Motivation

2009-01-05T14:23:00.000-08:00

This video speaks about the importance of motivation. For most students, lectures are boring and they are the ones who are most likely to procrastinate.

How To Be A Morning Person

2009-01-05T12:18:00.000-08:00

Waking up early in the morning and start doing our daily routine seems to be very difficult - especially for procrastinators. But being a morning person is actually one way to beat procrastination. Here's a post that will tell you How To Become A Morning Person.

Motivation to Procrastination

2009-01-05T10:14:00.000-08:00

Motivation seems to be too high in the beginning. As we go through our tasks, the motivation eventually wears off. The tendency is that we procrastinate. This video will tell you more about it.

What Is Success?

2008-12-30T08:21:00.000-08:00

What is your definition of success? This video shows different definitions of success from random people.

How Students Can Stop Procrastinating

2008-12-30T06:42:00.000-08:00

Since students are the ones who procrastinates more often, here is a video that would help them stop procrastination.

Setting Goals For Motivation

2008-12-30T04:39:00.000-08:00

photo by MikeOliveri of Flickr.com

Setting goals can motivate a person. Its like putting a vision in our mind of achieving our dreams.

Motivation in Losing Weight

2008-12-30T02:34:00.000-08:00

If you are concerned with your health and have now decided to lose weight and become healthier, here is a video that might give you the motivation you need.

Flaws of Extrinsic Motivation

2008-12-30T00:21:00.000-08:00

In any business, extrinsic motivation is mostly applied. It is actually one of the old practices in business. But little did we know that there are also flaws with extrinsic motivation.

A Question That Would Stop Procrastination

2008-12-29T16:08:00.000-08:00

Find out how you can stop procrastination with this single question from the video:

Job Interview Success

2008-12-29T08:15:00.000-08:00

Job interviews scare a lot of people. Because of this, they become nervous and fail most interviews. Here is a video that would help you succeed in job interviews.

Setting Goals

2008-12-29T06:13:00.000-08:00

Setting specific goals can really be helpful. With these set goals, we can see the improvement. Unlike without goals, we just rely on what we have attained. But if we set a specific goal, we have something to strive and achieve for. Which means we have something bigger to look forward to.

photo by ericabiz of Flickr.com

Sales Motivation

2008-12-29T02:13:00.000-08:00

It seems like motivation is most needed by the sales team. I found this video about sales motivation telling not to listen to others. Watch the video and find out why.

Formula of Procrastination

2008-12-29T00:02:00.000-08:00

Surely there are many reasons on why we procrastinate. But have you heard of a formula that explains procrastination? Here's an article that would provide you with the formula of procrastination. This is just a made-up formula of some academics - maybe while they're procrastinating.

Google AdWords Success story

2008-12-28T08:12:00.000-08:00

Watch this video about the success story of MobileDemand in their Google AdWords campaign in reaching their customers.

Special Tin Can

2008-12-28T06:50:00.000-08:00

photo by Scrappindipity of Flickr.com

A simple tin can made special. This seems to be a really nice idea of a tin can. Can be used as a motivator, goal reminder, source of inspiration (putting inspirational quotes on the tin can), or simply just a tin can.

Time Management Secret

2008-12-28T04:19:00.000-08:00

One thing to stop procrastination is time management practice. We can set a schedule of our daily routines but the problem is we do not follow it. Here is a video about time management secret that might help everyone.

Conquer Procrastination

2008-12-28T02:45:00.000-08:00

We may all be aware that procrastination is "the thief of time." Instead of doing our tasks, we procrastinate and most of the time we never get the jobs done. Some are a bit proud of procrastinating while some are actually worried. Well, we should really be worried. Here are 6 Steps To Conquer Procrastination.

Motivating People

2008-12-28T00:06:00.000-08:00

One way to motivate a person is through acknowledgment of their work and appreciation. If you tell them how great they are or how well they did, they'd feel flattered and of course, more motivated to do their job.

Way to Avoid Procrastination

2008-12-27T08:40:00.000-08:00

Each one of us can create ways on how to avoid procrastination, have motivation, and achieve our goals. Putting a challenge on ourselves might work. Read this post about a child's way to avoid procrastination.

Success in Google AdSense

2008-12-27T06:01:00.000-08:00

Are you running Google AdSense? Are you one of those who hasn't been successful? Here's a video of step-by-step guide to AdSense success.

An Organizer For Your Goals

2008-12-27T04:21:00.000-08:00

photo by SewPixie of Flickr.com

This is an organizer. Very useful for goal setting and of course organizing your tasks or for time management. When you're working on a goal, this would come in handy in putting all the things you need to do and assign a specific time for it so that you can be very well guided on your tasks.

Weight Loss Motivation Tips

2008-12-27T02:58:00.000-08:00

It is often difficult to keep up with our workout plans. Losing weight is always a hard thing to do, especially for people who lack the motivation. This video gives you weight loss motivation tips for a successful workout.

How To Become Successful In Life?

2008-12-27T00:48:00.000-08:00

Do you want to be successful in life? Well here is a video about "5 Things I've Learned to Become Successful in Life" by Patrick Chan.

Success Tips For Your Monavie Business

2008-12-26T08:40:00.000-08:00

Been into Monavie business lately? Been struggling so far? Here are tips to success for your Monavie business:

Goal Setting and Motivation

2008-12-26T06:31:00.000-08:00

Goal setting and motivation are both components of success. Here is an interview with W.Mitchell by Frank Furness about goal setting and motivation.

How To Deal With Gossip At Work

2008-12-26T04:15:00.000-08:00

Gossip at work can sometimes be unavoidable and also annoying. It can distract you from work, create hostility among officemates, and can even destroy you or the company. If you want to succeed in your career, you wouldn't want to get affected by these gossips nor you don't want to get involved, right? Well, here are some ways on how to deal with gossip at work.

Secret of Sales Success

2008-12-26T02:17:00.000-08:00

Salespeople often complain how stressed and pressured they are. They are stressed because of their customers and pressured by their bosses. Being on the sales team could really be hard. You have to deal with the differences of your customers just to convince them to try your product, and the likes. Here is a video about the Secrets of Sales Success.

To-Do Note to Avoid Procrastination

2008-12-26T00:02:00.000-08:00

photo by Cayce! of Flickr.com

This is a good way to write your task on and avoid procrastination. It will easily catch your attention when there is an attempt of procrastination and remind you of your deadline.

Motivating an Affiliate

2008-12-25T20:07:00.000-08:00

Here is a video of Shawn Collins talking on how to motivate an affiliate in promoting an affiliate program.

Teen Weight Loss Success

2008-12-25T06:09:00.000-08:00

Typically, kids are the ones who are not very conscious of their weight or health. But as they grow up and become teenagers, they become more conscious with their figure and so they tend to lose weight. But of course, it is not that easy for most teenagers. Here's an article that provides 5 tips for success in teen weight loss.

Motivating Clip From Gladiator

2008-12-25T04:00:00.000-08:00

Most movies have their own set of life's lessons to share. Sometimes we don't just notice it, or we're too occupied with the movie or the stars for us to notice the values to be learned in that movie. Here is a clip from the Gladiator movie - a motivating one.

Need Motivation?

2008-12-25T02:49:00.000-08:00

Need motivation? See the latest advertisement from Nike+ to know how you can get motivated.

Two Monitors For Procrastination

2008-12-25T00:35:00.000-08:00

photo by Tony Maro of Flickr.com

Having two monitors seem to be very convenient for work and multi-tasking. But would be very convenient for procrastination, too!

Inspiring Quotes

2008-12-24T08:45:00.000-08:00

Here's a compilation of inspiring quotes from famous people. Be inspired to succeed.

Fear of Success

2008-12-24T06:04:00.000-08:00

Procrastination is caused by a lot of things. Boredom, lifestyle, laziness, lack of interest or motivation, etc. But procrastination can also be caused by fear of success. Here's an interesting article about procrastination as the result of fear of success.

Success Tips

2008-12-24T04:36:00.000-08:00

Still searching for tips to success? Here's a video that would give you some useful tips to success.

No Elevator To Success

2008-12-24T02:05:00.000-08:00

photo by coda of Flickr.com

Yes there's no elevator to success, so you have to walk. There's no easy way to success and you have to take the hard way if you want to reach it.

Diddy and Lil Wane On Their Secret To Success

2008-12-24T00:28:00.000-08:00

In the entertainment industry, it seems really hard to succeed. Being a starter in the industry may feel really hard seeing those big stars. Here's Diddy and Lil Wayne sharing their secrets to success.

The Ladder Of Success

2008-12-23T08:33:00.000-08:00

photo by aloshbennett of Flickr.com

Nice capture and very simple. The message is also very meaningful. Not too many people get to the top of the ladder of success, many fail merely because of quitting. Even if you fail to climb at any step, as long as you do not quit, you'll eventually get to the top of the ladder.

Youtube Phenomenon

2008-12-23T06:13:00.000-08:00

Do you procrastinate on youtube? It seems that youtube has been the favorite past time of most procrastinators nowadays.

Life Coaching

2008-12-23T04:01:00.000-08:00

Procrastination is one of the bad habits that most people have. We want to stop it but we can't. There are many ways on how to overcome procrastination and one of them is Life Coaching.

Students Talk About Procrastination

2008-12-23T02:29:00.000-08:00

Boston University students talked about their study habits and how they procrastinate during final exams.

Why People Procrastinate

2008-12-23T00:17:00.000-08:00

Here's an interview with Psychologist Dr. Greg Cason about why people procrastinate and how to stop it.

If Only Computers Got Hands

2008-12-22T08:17:00.000-08:00

photo by Travis Christian from Flickr.com

Upon seeing this photo, procrastination came into my mind. Because we spend too much time in the internet. Only if those hands are real, maybe it will also grab our head to let us realize that we've been procrastinating in there.

Andy Cohen's Secret to Success

2008-12-22T06:46:00.000-08:00

Andy Cohen, business motivational speaker, shares his secret to success in this video:

Concentration and Procrastination Problem

2008-12-22T04:12:00.000-08:00

Procrastination problem is shown in this video wherein a guy is having problems with his concentration and so he procrastinated:

Self Improvement

2008-12-22T02:38:00.000-08:00

Each one of us aspires to improve our selves. Have higher self-esteem, confidence, to stop procrastinating, and so on. There are also a lot of self-help guides, trainings, e-books, etc. found in the internet. If you're on your quest to self-improvement as well, check out this post: Motivation is the Core of Self Improvement.

Success Principles from Jack Canfield

2008-12-22T00:33:00.000-08:00

Would you believe that the book, Chicken Soup for the Soul, was rejected by over 144 publishers before it finally hit the market? Author, Jack Canfield, talks about perseverance and the principles of success in this video:

End Procrastination

2008-12-21T08:30:00.000-08:00

Been having procrastination problems lately? Here's a video that will help you end your procrastination:

Distraction and Procrastination

2008-12-21T06:57:00.000-08:00

When we have so much time to work on something, distraction and procrastination comes in easily. We couldn't notice the time ticking until a few hours left to finish what we're doing. This post would best describe what I'm talking about: The Pondering of a Lost Mind.

Weight Loss Motivation

2008-12-21T04:15:00.000-08:00

Maybe one of the hardest thing to do is to lose weight. Food are so delicious to resist. The couch potato lifestyle is also very convenient and worry-free. But the main concern there is our health that is why we need to lose weight at a certain point. Especially this holiday season, we need to watch our diet. Here's a video about Weight Loss Motivation that will surely help us:

4 Steps To Eliminate Procrastination

2008-12-21T02:06:00.000-08:00

This video provides the 4 steps to eliminate procrastination. Watch to discover the greatness in you.

Procrastination Never Gets The Job Done

2008-12-21T00:31:00.000-08:00

Idleness gets the job done
by Christiane_B of Flickr.com

Nice shot actually. The title is also ironic. Idleness never gets the job done. How could it be done if you do nothing? Just the same with procrastination. There may be technologies that would aid us in doing our tasks, but it still needs us for it to operate. So it is the same as Procrastination never gets the job done.

Motivation and Success

2008-12-20T08:07:00.000-08:00

Motivation can lead to success. A person who is well motivated is more eager to do his tasks and succeed in his goal. Here is an interesting video about Motivation and Success:

Aim High

2008-12-20T06:49:00.000-08:00

photo by Mr.Mark of Flickr.com

Always aim high. To settle for the second best is like giving up the fight. If you fail to be the best, there's always a second chance, just keep trying.

The Procrastinator's Handbook

2008-12-20T04:45:00.000-08:00

Here's an interview of Rita Emmett about her book, "The Procrastinator's Handbook."

Increase Motivation at Work

2008-12-20T02:41:00.000-08:00

Motivation at work, as we all know, is very important. The success of the company lies on the performance of its people - be it the boss or the employees. This video will tell us how to increase motivation at work.

Top 10 Strategies for Success

2008-12-20T00:18:00.000-08:00

There has been a lot of techniques on how to succeed. All of these can be effective if you follow it thoroughly. But don't depend on it. Those are just guide for everyone. Success still lies in your hand. Here's one of those guides that might just help you on your road to success: Top 10 Strategies for Success.

How Rewards Help Stop Procrastination

2008-12-19T08:57:00.000-08:00

Watch this video as Professional Speaker Rita Emmett speaks about ho to stop procrastination.