The Bayesian Conspiracy 150 – The Procrastination Equation
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Nov 17, 2021 A practical tour of procrastination through expectancy, rewards, impulsiveness, and deadlines, with detours into success spirals, habit-building, and making boring tasks more engaging. Along the way: psychic powers, corporate evolution, Enron, goth chickens, and whether Hugh Jackman is a worthy fitness ideal.
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Selling A Short Story Boosted Momentum
- Stephen celebrated selling a short story to Dark Matter Magazine, using the win as motivation.
- He framed the sale (professional pay rate) as a success to boost momentum and share the news with peers.
Join Regular Groups For Accountability
- Join groups that create regular accountability and vicarious victories, like Toastmasters or writers' workshops.
- Visit multiple groups, then join one with scheduled meetings so peers notice progress and you feel obliged to deliver.
Use Mental Contrasting Not Mere Fantasies
- Practice mental contrasting: vividly imagine the desired outcome, then contrast it with your current obstacles to trigger planning.
- Avoid pure fantasizing because that produces reward without effort and drains motivation.