What if procrastination is not laziness, but self-protection? We usually talk about procrastination in a light way. We joke about it, make memes about it, laugh at how strangely talented human beings can be at avoiding the one thing they most need to do. That laughter is honest. There is something funny about the mind’s ability to know exactly what matters … [Read more...] about Tim Urban on Procrastination, Fear, Attention, and Change
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Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator Summary
What if Tim Urban debated psychologists and productivity experts about procrastination? Introduction — by Tim Urban When I first tried to understand why I procrastinate, I assumed the answer would be simple: poor discipline, bad habits, maybe a personality flaw politely labeled “quirky.” Instead, what I found was a whole cast of characters living inside … [Read more...] about Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator Summary