Length4h 43m
About this audiobook
You know what you need to do. You understand why it matters. So why is it still so difficult to get started, stay consistent, or follow through?
*How to Do Hard Things* explores the psychological mechanisms behind procrastination, avoidance, and the constant search for comfort. Drawing on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and practical self-coaching, it reveals how rigid expectations, low frustration tolerance, and the demand for immediate gratification can turn ordinary challenges into seemingly unbearable obstacles.
Through clear explanations, relatable examples, and actionable strategies, you'll learn to challenge the beliefs that keep you stuck, develop greater tolerance for discomfort, and take meaningful action even when motivation is absent.
You don't need to enjoy difficult things or wait until you feel ready. You can learn to do what matters, even when you don't feel like doing it.
Audiobook details
GenreSelf-Help, Psychology
Length4 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byRecorded Track
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateOct 12, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1: The Myth of “Feeling Like It”
2Chapter 2: Two Mindsets That Make Action Possible
3Chapter 3: The A-B-C Model: Understanding the “I Don’t Feel Like It” Mindset
4Chapter 4: When “This Must Be Easy” Becomes “I Cannot Bear It”
5Chapter 5: Inertia — Why It Is So Hard to Leave Comfort and Begin
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6Chapter 6: The Need for Immediate Gratification
7Chapter 7: When You Believe Progress Should Happen Quickly
8Chapter 8: All-or-Nothing Thinking
9Chapter 9: From Healthy Thinking to Useful Action
10Chapter 10: Practical Protocol: When You Need to Do the Hard Thing
11Chapter 11: Build the Week, Not Just the Day
12Chapter 12: Decide What Actually Deserves Your Attention Today
13Chapter 13: Build a System That Helps You Act
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