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Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied

The Stoic Solution To Procrastination (Episode 105)

Dec 19, 2023
Learn how Stoicism can help you overcome procrastination by identifying value judgments, tackling tasks directly, and motivating yourself with philosophy. Discover the importance of building trust and self-trust through commitment, balancing realistic goals, and applying Stoic principles to combat procrastination.
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Quick takeaways

  • Break tasks into smaller steps to tackle procrastination with directness and focus on present action.
  • Motivate yourself with stoic philosophy, embrace virtues, and build trust through consistent commitment.

Deep dives

Identifying judgments and tackling tasks

Procrastination is driven by the judgments we make. It's important to identify these judgments and understand the reasons behind them. By breaking tasks into smaller, more manageable steps, we can tackle them with directness and simplicity. Instead of getting overwhelmed by the whole, we focus on taking action in the present moment, avoiding the distractions that come with delaying tasks.

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