Something You Should Know The Science of Goal Setting & The Truth About Denial - SYSK Choice
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Oct 11, 2025 
Join Rob Dial, host of The Mindset Mentor and author, as he delves into procrastination, revealing the psychological roots of inaction and effective strategies to jumpstart your goals. He emphasizes the importance of environment over willpower and offers insights on finding your ‘why.’ Meanwhile, Jane Greer, a seasoned marriage therapist, discusses denial's impact on relationships, highlighting how it often blinds us to harmful behaviors. She provides practical guidance on confronting denial and setting healthy boundaries with loved ones.
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Restart Vs Shutdown Matter
- Restart fully reboots Windows and clears everything, while Shutdown uses fast startup and preserves some session state.
- Use Restart (not Shutdown) when troubleshooting to ensure a complete reboot.
Fix Identity And Fear First
- Identify if procrastination comes from identity or fear before attacking the symptom of procrastination.
- Address the underlying identity beliefs or intellectual fears to remove the root cause.
Create Focus-Friendly Conditions
- Remove distractions before trying to focus: silence notifications, put your phone away, and close email.
- Use Pomodoro (25 minutes focus, 5 minutes break) to train and apply focused work sessions.
