The Triple T Productivity Podcast

Procrastination. The silent productivity killer. A chat with Eric M Twiggs.

Oct 11, 2023

Eric M Twiggs, author of The Discipline of Now: 12 Practical Principles to Overcome Procrastination, joins the podcast to discuss the impact of procrastination on work and personal lives. They explore the roots of procrastination and provide actionable strategies to beat it, including overcoming perfectionism, recognizing successes, and prioritizing intentional action.

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Procrastination is a silent productivity killer that adds unnecessary stress and hinders personal and professional growth.

To overcome procrastination, it is important to develop self-discipline and surround oneself with motivated individuals.

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Procrastination and its Impact

Procrastination is a silent productivity killer that can add unnecessary stress and hinder personal and professional growth. It affects 95% of the population, with the remaining 5% yet to take the survey due to procrastination. The root cause of procrastination is discomfort, ranging from not liking a task to fear. Discomfort at work, driven by low engagement and lack of autonomy, contributes to procrastination. It is a context-based phenomenon, with people procrastinating in specific areas of their lives. Procrastination can have detrimental effects, such as missed opportunities, delayed promotions, and a lack of progress in personal life.

Prioritize Reflection and Intentionality

01:12

Prioritize and Take Action

01:32

Root Cause of Procrastination

01:22

Introduction

2min

Understanding Procrastination and Discomfort

6min

Exploring Self-Discipline and Prioritization for Productivity

2min

Overcoming Perfectionism and Procrastination

16min

Recognizing Successes and Overcoming Procrastination

2min

Personal Experience with Procrastination and Overcoming Challenges

3min

On this week’s Triple 'T' Productivity Podcast we tackle the notorious productivity killer, procrastination.

Join me as I explore the depths of this silent menace with Eric M Twiggs, author of "The Discipline of Now: 12 Practical Principles to Overcome Procrastination" and the founder of The What Now Movement.

Eric explains what procrastination is and how it impacts our work and personal lives. How it adds unnecessary stress and creates setbacks, especially in the absence of strict deadlines.

We dissect the roots of procrastination and provide actionable strategies to beat it. Whether you're struggling with productivity at work or finding it hard to stay motivated in your personal life, this episode offers insights to help you reclaim your time and boost your productivity.

Connect with Eric

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https://www.ericmtwiggs.com/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Thedisciplineofnow

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erictwiggs/

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