Interview with Bobby L. Butler, Author of The Procrastination Solution

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Procrastination Solution?

I spent 43 years in sales, business ownership, and leadership across seven industries — and I procrastinated through a lot of it. Not because I was lazy, but because the pressure, uncertainty, and demands of high-stakes work made avoidance feel safer than action. I’m also an introvert who built a career in professions that demand constant human engagement, which added another layer. Over time, I developed strategies that actually worked — not theories, but real solutions forged in the daily grind. This book is what I wish someone had handed me decades ago.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of The Procrastination Solution, what would they be?

Since the “main character” is anyone fighting procrastination, I’d go with “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen for the momentum chapters — and “Under Pressure” by Queen and David Bowie for the chapters on why we stall in the first place.

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Self-help, personal development, and business.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Three stood out. The Habit Loop in Chapter 1, because it’s the moment readers realize procrastination isn’t a character flaw — it’s a pattern they can interrupt. The Distraction Audit in Chapter 2, because it makes the invisible visible — most people have no idea how much focus they’re losing until they track it. And the Procrastination Toolkit in Chapter 4, because that’s where strategy meets action and readers walk away with something they can use immediately.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I write best with classical music playing in the background — Mozart is my go-to. Without it, I focus on the sound of my keyboard keys clicking. That rhythmic clicking actually propels me forward, especially when I’m in a writing zone.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

“It’s better to be busy than bored.” I’ve been self-employed for about half my professional life, and when you’re an entrepreneur, business can swing up or down dramatically. This motto keeps me engaged, focused, and productive — even on the slow days.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Procrastination looks different for everyone, and your solution must fit your real life. Setbacks aren’t failure — they’re data. Progress, not perfection, is the goal.

Bobby L. Butler is the author of the new book The Procrastination Solution

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