Ep-023: Why you procrastinate, and how to overcome procrastination using the Procrastination Equation

Ever wondered what really drives procrastination? This episode delves into Dr. Pierce Steele's fascinating procrastination equation, revealing how variables like expectancy, utility, value, and impulsiveness shape our ability to tackle tasks.

Learn to manipulate these factors to your advantage and discover transformative strategies to boost productivity and minimize procrastination.

Listen to this episode to unlock the secrets behind your work habits and take control of your productivity!

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The Vital Few (TVF) Timestamps:

00:00:00 The Procrastination Equation Revealed

00:00:22 - Introduction to the Procrastination Equation

00:01:06 - Breaking Down the Equation

00:01:35 - Understanding Procrastination

00:02:16 - The Real Cost of Procrastination

00:03:34 - Defining Functional Procrastination

00:04:10 - Deep Dive: Components of the Procrastination Equation

00:05:29 - Utility Explored

00:06:12 - Expectancy and Task Success

00:07:09 - Value and Its Influence on Action

00:08:05 - Dealing with Delay

00:09:14 - Impulsiveness and Procrastination

00:10:16 - Practical Strategies to Overcome Procrastination

00:11:38 - Feedback and Its Timing

00:12:45 - Application of the Procrastination Equation

00:16:09 - Adjusting Variables for Optimal Productivity

00:17:14 - In-Depth Analysis and Solutions

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Notes and References

The nature of procrastination: a meta-analytic and theoretical review of quintessential self-regulatory failure.

P Steel. Psychological bulletin 133 (1), 65-94

Procrastination and personality, performance, and mood P Steel, T Brothen, C Wambach. Personality and individual differences 30 (1), 95-106

Piers Steel (2011) The Procrastination Equation: How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done.

Proximal versus distal goal setting and intrinsic motivation. Manderlink, George,Harackiewicz, Judith M.

Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Vol 47(4), Oct 1984, 918-928 (https://psycnet.apa.org/buy/1985-11390-001 )

Anthony’s Book: The Law of The Vital Few