PG Essays Good and Bad Procrastination
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Oct 24, 2023 The podcast explores the concept of procrastination, discussing the benefits of prioritizing meaningful work and the impact of interruptions. It also delves into the challenges and fears associated with tackling big problems, and provides strategies to overcome procrastination and approach important projects head-on.
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Procrastination Can Be Productive
- Procrastination isn't inherently bad because you always avoid some task by doing another.
- The valuable form is delaying small errands to work on something more important.
Ignore Errands When Inspiration Strikes
- Avoid low-value errands like laundry and thank-you notes when inspiration hits for real work.
- Sacrificing short tasks can be worth it because real work needs long chunks of time and the right mood.
Interruptions Kill Deep Work
- Deep work often requires long, uninterrupted stretches that errands and interruptions destroy.
- Even hires intended to help can reduce productivity by introducing interrupt-driven rhythms.