Tag: motivation
Tony Robbins once told a story about a man who came to one of his seminars feeling completely stuck in life. This man had been through tough times—financial struggles, a failing marriage, and a deep sense of hopelessness. He had convinced himself that no matter what he did, nothing would change. Robbins asked him a…
Several books on procrastination have been written over the years and certain famous individuals have found their names mentioned in more than one of these works. Few historical figures are as universally known and admired as Leonardo da Vinci. The quintessential Renaissance man, his genius spanned the realms of art, science, and engineering. Yet, beneath…
Steve Jobs is a well-known contemporary figure whose journey reflects transformation. In the early years of Apple, Jobs was known for his demanding and often abrasive leadership style. His lack of good interpersonal habits and rigidity led to tension within the company, ultimately resulting in his ousting from Apple in 1985. However, during his time…
There aren’t a lot of famous procrastination quotes. Why? Because we often celebrate the achievements of great minds without acknowledging the hurdles they overcame in their journeys. Consider Victor Hugo, the eminent French novelist, who once faced the formidable foe of procrastination. As the deadline for his magnum opus, “The Hunchback of Notre-Dame,” loomed ominously,…
In the early 2000s, Elon Musk was a name only whispered in niche circles of tech enthusiasts. Fast forward to today, and he’s a household name, synonymous with futuristic innovation. However, even Musk, a man whose days now seem to defy the laws of temporal physics, once battled with the all-too-familiar enemy: procrastination. During the…
There exists a story about a man who once faced insurmountable odds, yet somehow managed to transform his dreams into reality. That man was Thomas Edison, the prolific inventor whose curiosity and tenacity birthed the light bulb, among countless other innovations. But before the world was illuminated by his genius, Edison endured a remarkable number…
In keeping with the theme of procrastination books, let’s briefly look bak in time to the early 1940s, when a young writer named Dorothy West found herself in the throes of a creative battle that threatened to silence her voice. West, who had gained recognition during the Harlem Renaissance, was now grappling with a formidable…
