Flow State Unlocked with Rían Doris The 15-Second Rule That Makes Procrastination Impossible | Ep 18
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Mar 19, 2024 
Rían Doris discusses the 15-second rule to beat procrastination by balancing task challenge and skill. He explores the root of procrastination in conflicting desires and shares strategies for deep focused work amidst interruptions. The podcast delves into distinguishing ambivalence from procrastination for better decision-making.
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The Neurochemistry of Procrastination
- Procrastination stems from a neurochemical conflict between approach and avoidance systems in the brain.
- This conflict, called the approach-avoidance conflict, creates a cognitive contradiction between desire and fear.
Laser Attention with Ridiculously Clear Goals
- Set ridiculously clear, microscopic goals to overcome procrastination.
- Break down tasks into tiny, easy-to-achieve steps to trigger dopamine and make execution smoother.
Lowering the Hurdle: Cold Calling
- Rían Doris overcame cold-calling procrastination by lowering the initial hurdle.
- Instead of starting with difficult calls, he began by contacting friendly existing clients to build confidence.