How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1055: The One-Minute Trick to Defeating Procrastination with Dave Crenshaw
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May 5, 2025 Dave Crenshaw, a productivity expert and author, shares insights on overcoming procrastination. He reveals a one-minute trick to kickstart tasks when motivation is low. Crenshaw emphasizes the hidden costs of multitasking and introduces the idea of selecting a 'terrible stopping point' to enhance focus. He highlights the emotional barriers to starting new tasks and offers strategies to break them down into manageable actions. This engaging discussion is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to boost their productivity.
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The One-Minute Procrastination Trick
- Procrastination stems mainly from negative emotions just before starting work.
- Trick your brain by committing to just the first minute to overcome this initial emotional resistance.
Schedule The First Action
- Schedule the very first action of a task on your calendar as a simple step.
- This small commitment helps you bypass overwhelm and smoothly begin the work.
Emotions Throughout Task Phases
- Emotional feelings are positive before, during, and after work, but negative just before starting.
- Removing emotional barriers at the start unlocks productivity and positive momentum.
