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- ISBN 9781041113584
- Weight: 330g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 15 Mar 2026
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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People who always get things done have a secret: they treat action as non-negotiable.
The Secret to Getting Stuff Done introduces a four-step identity-based system that transforms wishful thinking into consistent, meaningful action:
• Identify what truly matters to your future self
• Focus on the critical few actions that move the needle
• Act consistently—regardless of how you feel or what's happening
• Make it non-negotiable—no debates, no excuses
This isn't another habits book. It's a blueprint for building automatic behaviors that serve your highest aspirations. Instead of relying on motivation, you'll learn to create deep internal commitments tied to who you are becoming—so the right actions happen without daily struggle. Whether you're pursuing professional goals, creative work, or personal growth, this approach makes progress feel natural instead of forced.
Focusing on commitment as a binding contract with yourself and removing the option to waver or overthink, and packed with honest and straightforward guidance, this book will inspire professionals at all levels to move forward, no matter what.
Robin Landa is a distinguished professor at Kean University and a globally recognized creativity and ideation expert. She is a bestselling author of books on idea generation, creativity, branding, advertising, and design. She has won numerous awards, and The Carnegie Foundation counts her among the "Great Teachers of Our Time." She is the author of 25 books, including Strategic Creativity, Leadership by Design, and A Career Is a Promise, and Harvard Business Review, Inc. Magazine, and Fast Company, among others, have published her articles.
