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Artificial Intelligence, Cryogenics, & Procrastination with Wait But Why’s Tim Urban

The Science of Success

CHAPTER

The Psychology of Procrastination

This chapter delves into the psychology of procrastination and explores the internal conflict between instant gratification and long-term planning. The speaker discusses the characters in their brain that contribute to procrastination and explains how relying on the panic monster can lead to long-term procrastination. They also share personal struggles with procrastination and perfectionism.

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