Petr Ludwig, a speaker and CEO of Procrastination.com, shares his expertise on overcoming procrastination. He emphasizes the importance of finding meaning in tasks to boost motivation and enhance productivity. The discussion explores the deep connection between purpose, willpower, and self-compassion while providing practical strategies for self-regulation. Petr reflects on his transformative journey during the pandemic and how moments of crisis can lead to personal growth. He also critiques the effects of social media on mental health and encourages listeners to embrace humility and empathy.
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Procrastination: An Emotional Problem
Procrastination isn't a time management problem.
It's an emotional management problem, driven by negative emotions from failing to do what you know you should.
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Meaning and Purpose
Find meaning by knowing your strengths and using them for something greater than yourself.
Serving others and improving your community fuels long-term intrinsic motivation.
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Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
Focus on intrinsic motivation (purpose) rather than extrinsic motivation (goals).
Reaching goals provides only fleeting satisfaction (hedonic adaptation), leaving you empty.
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Petr Ludwig is a speaker, author and CEO of Procrastination.com.
Procrastination is a speedbump in many a would-be productive person's life. Thankfully Petr has given keynote speeches all over the world on this topic, so hopefully he has the solutions.
Expect to learn how to train your willpower, why finding meaning is a productivity tool, the relationship between failure, self-forgiveness and high achievement, how to take an entire month off per year while becoming more productive and much more...
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