BONUS EPISODE: The Real Truth About Discipline (Chapter 4 Feel-Good Productivity)
Feb 27, 2024
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Discover the 'Unblock Method' to beat procrastination and enhance productivity. Learn why relying solely on discipline and motivation may not be effective. Dive into strategies to overcome barriers and embrace feel-good productivity.
Traditional approach of relying solely on motivation to overcome procrastination debunked, emphasizing the importance of discipline and taking action.
Introduction of the unblock method as a more effective strategy to address the root causes of procrastination and negative feelings.
Deep dives
The Complexity of Procrastination
Procrastination, often attributed to lack of discipline or motivation, was explored in the podcast episode through the story about a guru and a young man striving for success. The traditional approach of relying solely on motivation to overcome procrastination was debunked, as external barriers like financial constraints or health issues also play a significant role. The narrative shifts from motivation to discipline, emphasizing the importance of taking action despite lacking motivation. However, the discipline method falls short in addressing the underlying causes of procrastination, leading to the introduction of the unblock method as a more effective strategy.
The Unblock Method: Addressing Root Causes of Procrastination
The unblock method, introduced as a solution to procrastination, focuses on understanding and addressing the root causes of negative feelings associated with work. By likening procrastination to running with a pebble in one's shoe, the podcast highlighted the importance of identifying and removing the 'pebbles' causing discomfort. Unlike the motivation and discipline methods, which offer temporary fixes, the unblock method aims to break the cycle of negative emotions leading to procrastination, ultimately promoting sustainable productivity and well-being.
This is an exclusive excerpt from my New York Times bestselling book, Feel-Good Productivity! Chapter 4 is all about what I call 'The Unblock Method' - my way of getting over the barriers which cause procrastination. Procrastination can be a really difficult problem to beat. It can leave us feeling frustrated, anxious, and angry with ourselves. A lot of people think the key to overcoming it is to simply push through and draw on discipline and motivation - but this isn't reliable, and can do more harm than good. Instead, the unblock method gets to the heart of why we procrastinate, so we can deal with it at its root cause. We'll be releasing more of these chapters week by week, so stay tuned and enjoy :)
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