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#197 - Petr Ludwig - How To Overcome Procrastination

Jul 16, 2020

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Quick takeaways

Finding intrinsic motivation and purpose in work is crucial to combating procrastination.

Regular exercise can significantly enhance willpower and reduce procrastination.

Viewing failures as learning opportunities and embracing post-traumatic growth can lead to personal and professional development.

Deep dives

The Importance of Finding Meaning and Purpose in Work

Finding intrinsic motivation and purpose in work is crucial to combating procrastination. Understanding why you are doing a task and how it contributes to your goals is essential. Strive to use your strengths and focus on the journey rather than just the destination to enhance motivation. Meaningful projects help boost willpower and reduce procrastination.

Introduction

3min

The Curse of Procrastination

2min

How to Fight Procrastination

2min

How to Overcome Failures and Get Back on Track

2min

The Pitfall of Purpose and Procrastination

2min

The Importance of Flow in Life

2min

How to Find Meaning in Your Work

2min

The Importance of Having a Higher Purpose

3min

How to Overcome Procrastination in 2020

2min

10.

How to Forgive Yourself When You Fail

2min

11.

The Importance of Trust in Yourself

2min

12.

How to Procrastinate

2min

13.

The Benefits of Long Holidays

2min

14.

The Importance of Purpose and Meaning

4min

15.

Is Ego Depletion True?

2min

16.

The Truth About Ego Depletion

3min

17.

The Most Fulfilling Period in My Life During the Pandemic

2min

18.

The Coronavirus: A Life-Changing Experience

2min

19.

The Importance of Collaboration

4min

20.

The Importance of Humbleness

2min

21.

How to Overcome Near-Death Experiences and Be Humble to Say No

2min

22.

The Importance of Thinking Positively

2min

23.

The Precipice

2min

24.

How to Stop Procrastinating

4min

25.

How to Overcome Procrastination

3min

26.

How to Be More Humble After the Virus Crisis

2min

27.

The Importance of Humility in a Crisis

4min

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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