You do it.
I do it.
We all do it.
And I am not talking about poop…
I am talking about procrastination.
Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing tasks or decisions. It can lead to stress, a sense of guilt, loss of productivity, and missed opportunities.
So how do we stop procrastinating?
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
- [00:00] Introduction to the topic of procrastination and its impact on entrepreneurs by Jerred Moon.
- [00:21] Discussion on the reasons behind procrastination, including avoidance of discomfort and fear of failure.
- [00:44] Analysis of how procrastination can lead to stress, guilt, and missed opportunities.
- [01:34] Emphasis on embracing discomfort to overcome procrastination.
- [02:02] Exploration of fear of failure and perfectionism as causes of procrastination.
- [02:21] Mention of Shia LaBeouf's "Just Do It" motivational speech as a strategy to combat procrastination.
- [03:26] Introduction of scientific strategies to reduce procrastination, focusing on future-oriented thinking.
- [04:02] Suggestions for setting clear future objectives and improving skills to minimize procrastination.
- [05:11] Encouragement to make autonomous decisions and seek support to combat procrastination.
- [06:00] Jerred Moon plays Shia LaBeouf's motivational audio clip to emphasize the "Just Do It" approach.
- [07:00] Discussion on the scientific study about time perspectives and their relation to procrastination.
- [08:00] Advice on being future-focused and how it helps in reducing procrastination.
- [09:00] Strategies for better time management and decision-making to avoid procrastination.
- [09:59] Conclusion and call to action, highlighting the importance of taking steps to reduce procrastination and improve productivity.