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

The Science of Success

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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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