Networking and Marketing Made Simple The #1 Procrastination Coach in The World
Oct 30, 2025
Robin J. Emdon, known as The Procrastination Slayer, is an accountability coach and author who transformed his own struggle with procrastination into a powerful coaching methodology. He delves into the brain's role in delaying action, explaining the limbic system's influence. Robin shares quick tactics to combat procrastination, emphasizing manageable two-minute tasks. He also highlights the importance of external accountability and harnessing neurotransmitters for productivity. Success for Robin is defined by authenticity and comfort with oneself.
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Face‑Palm Moment That Sparked Change
- Robin took ten years to finish a six-year degree because of chronic procrastination and felt a face-palm realization.
- That moment launched a deep research dive and eventual career pivot into helping others beat procrastination.
Procrastination Is Hardwired In The Brain
- Robin explains procrastination is rooted in the limbic system and acts as resistance tied to survival instincts.
- The brain confuses modern stressors with life‑threats, triggering freeze or avoidance responses that cause procrastination.
Time Lost Can't Be Replaced
- Time is finite and procrastination compounds into large, irrecoverable losses unlike money.
- Recognizing lost time's cost shifts urgency and reframes procrastination as a high‑stakes issue.
