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Stop Being Lazy: How to Overcome Laziness, Defeat Procrastination, Increase Productivity, and Break Through Barriers Like an Unstoppable Bulldog Kindle Edition

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Deep in your heart…

…you know there’s potential.

Why are you too lazy to discover it?

John Sonmez was fat and unmotivated. He knew he could do more but getting past the daily
“survival by taking the easy path” mindset had him shackled to misery. There was only one thing he
needed to unlock his productivity.

He had to stop procrastinating!

This personal journey from lost to the Bulldog Mindset, took him from nothing to running 50-
miles, weight-training on a regular schedule, and finally getting the six-pack abs women are so fond
of on a man.

Learn John’s Secrets:
  • How to break free of putting off your success.
  • Develop a mindset of a tenacious, unstoppable bulldog
  • Why you need this attitude
  • The change your persona project that will get you on track
  • How to develop mental toughness
  • Ways to become a finisher and more
You’ll love this manual for life, because the future you’ve dreamed of but were too afraid to go
after, is waiting for you in these pages.

Get it now.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07H7TJQG7
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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John Sonmez

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John Sonmez is a software developer and the author of two best-selling books, The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide and Soft Skills: The Software Developer's Life Manual.

He's also the founder of the Simple Programmer blog and YouTube channel, where he reaches 1.4 million software developers yearly with a central message:

Technical skills alone aren't enough for a successful career—or life.

By focusing on "soft skills" like the ability to communicate clearly and lead by example, the mental resilience to bounce back from failure and even an improved level of personal fitness, software developers can break through the "glass ceiling" and enjoy extraordinary success.

John learned these lessons himself the hard way—through trial and error over his 17+ year career as a developer—and he's candid about the fits and starts he struggled through during those early years.

John started his software development career at age 10, hacking C and C++ to create virtual worlds for his favorite MUDs.

When John landed a coveted six-figure Silicon Beach job at age 19, he thought his career was set.

In reality he was only set up for years of frustration and disappointment—from getting "laid off" from that cushy job after underwhelming his boss with his C++ skills, to a spectacular implosion during an intense onsite interview with Microsoft, to finally taking a job outside of programming just to pay the bills.

Eventually though John realized that there's a huge difference between knowing how to program and having all the skills to be a successful, professional software developer—and he set out to develop the technical, leadership and communication skills he lacked.

John went on to become a highly paid consultant in test automation and Agile methodology, and the 55 courses he published with the technical education powerhouse PluralSight makes him one of the most prolific online trainers in the field of software development.

John effectively retired at 32 and moved to San Diego.

Today he focuses his energy on helping other developers achieve the success they desire through the videos, books and courses in his Simple Programmer platform.

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Customers find the book motivating and easy to read. They find it simple and straightforward, making it a quick refresher when needed. However, some readers feel the crude language and jargon are unnecessary.

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20 customers mention "Motivation"16 positive4 negative

Customers find the book motivating and inspiring. They say it gives them tips on how to get stuff done and encourages them to stop being lazy and move forward with their own goals. The book is concise and simple, providing good advice about adopting a bulldog mindset and setting the right course.

"...I think this book has more value as a single unit. It teally puts things in perspective...." Read more

"This book inspired me to stop being lazy and move forward with my own goals, I am sure that down the road i may be tempted to go back to my old lazy..." Read more

"...book on how to get off the couch and start doing things and start thinking differently...." Read more

"This book will not only help you overcome laziness, it will make you rethink your goals and make you strive for more...." Read more

13 customers mention "Read time"13 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's short and quick read time. They find it a good, quick refresher that can be read and reread many times. The message is concise, simple, and to the point with good advice.

"...A good read recommended for anyone who wants to keep it up." Read more

"...Read time is about 60 minutes so my own advice is read it and judge it yourself, then set your own goals and challenge your old self to never stop..." Read more

"Nice short book on how to get off the couch and start doing things and start thinking differently...." Read more

"...The best thing about it is that short, so it can be read and reread many times...." Read more

7 customers mention "Ease of use"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to use and straightforward. It's simple and powerful, providing a nice solution to laziness.

"This book will not only help you overcome laziness, it will make you rethink your goals and make you strive for more...." Read more

"...I also want to become more productive. This book is short, simple, and to the point with good advice...." Read more

"Quick and to the point. Very motivating book that gives you tips on how to get stuff done." Read more

"I thought this might be a good, quick, inspirational read with the possibility of concise, quick refresher to re-read when needed. WRONG!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Language quality"0 positive3 negative

Customers dislike the language quality of the book. They find the use of crude language unnecessary, with many other words available. The author seems to lose the quality of his vocabulary, resulting in a jumble of cussing, jargon, and insipid advice. Some readers feel the writing is juvenile and adolescent, not helpful or inspiring.

"...My expectations for motivation...CRUSHED! The use of crude language was unnecessary with many other words available to make the author's intentions..." Read more

"Good book, but often using of F* word and similar words makes me stumble. It looks like John looses quality of his vocabulary. I can't get, why?..." Read more

"...", this book was nothing but a loud, derivative jumble of cussing, jargon, and - frankly - pretty insipid advice...." Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Delivers the Most Value For Your Buck!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2018
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    I’ve been a liatener of John Sonmez for quite sometime. A lot sumilar advice in this book can be found in his blogs and videos but this books helps really drive it all home in one package. I think this book has more value as a single unit. It teally puts things in perspective. Some of the other reviews complain about the f word but I think it’s great because John’s personality really junps out of the pages. As a 8 year army veteran, I didn’t understand why my drill sergeants cursed but later I understood why. It really gets your attention and keeps you on your feet. This is not a book all nice and pretty things you ahould hear it’s about getting your attention to stop being lazy and becoming a effing bulldog! It defibtely gets the job done. I love it and I’m getting on my A game! Now go show him your war face!
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  • darkguardian2
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short and Quick to the Point
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2022
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    This is more a pamphlet then a book with the usual information that can be found elsewhere.
    I recommend it for young readers if this is your first self help book on fighting procrastination.
    You can finish the book in one evening.
    Self promotion and promotions are present in the book but it's not as bad as others.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good reminder
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2023
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    It's easy to get lost jn the way from time to time. This book reminded me of some of the things to look out for when in a rut.
    A good read recommended for anyone who wants to keep it up.
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  • Adrian Acosta
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quick inspiring read, recommended
    Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2019
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    This book inspired me to stop being lazy and move forward with my own goals, I am sure that down the road i may be tempted to go back to my old lazy self,but not today,and not tomorrow as I am empowered by the advice from this book.

    Read time is about 60 minutes so my own advice is read it and judge it yourself, then set your own goals and challenge your old self to never stop moving forward.
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  • Kiran N.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Nice short book, could have been much better
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2018
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    Nice short book on how to get off the couch and start doing things and start thinking differently. But could have been much better book with better usage of language and better ending.
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Yazan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not just about laziness
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2018
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    This book will not only help you overcome laziness, it will make you rethink your goals and make you strive for more. The best thing about it is that short, so it can be read and reread many times. If the advice is actually followed, then you will literally change your life.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Rune Star
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very inspiring
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2018
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    Quite a good little book for flaming the coals of my aspirations. A little repetitive. I like his other book "The Software Developers Career Guide"as well.
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  • Sabr Path
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read, good motivator
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2019
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    I don't read books but want to start reading books. I also want to become more productive. This book is short, simple, and to the point with good advice. I'm glad I read it and I'm motivated to read more and do more.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Gysaa Buchweitz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mentalidade vencedora
    Reviewed in Brazil on February 16, 2021
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    Gostei muito desse livro, trouxe uma abordagem para acabar com os pensamentos e comportamentos improdutivos que apenas contribuem para atrasar nossa vida.
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  • Edmundo S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Todo lo que ya sabes dicho con ejemplos motivadores
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 2, 2019
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    Todo tiene logica, todo explicado sencillo.
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  • Maryse
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 11, 2018
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    It was a fast and motivating read. I also like the resources and quiz included that helps to evaluate our level of bulldog mindset so we know on what to work to better ourselves.
    Good job on the book!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb.
    Reviewed in India on September 25, 2019
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    I have been following john for quite some time now. His advice is very practical, as he has been through all odds. You can learn so much from this man. A programmer with muscles is a rarest combination and this man has it. Kudos to john.
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  • Enrico
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Germany on November 11, 2018
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    I've read all books of this author and this book didn't disappoint either. It's short but contains a bonus PDF and addresses the topic long enough.
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