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World's Leading Expert On How To Solve Procrastination - Dr Tim Pychyl

Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

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The Secret to Sustainable Productivity Is Getting Started

Procrastination is largely about getting started, just like Newton's first law of inertia. Once the initial energy is put in, the task is likely to continue without stopping. Solving the getting started problem is essential to solving procrastination. Priming the pump and finding a way to do the first step is crucial. Facing aversive tasks can lead to a decrease in energy and a reaction to stress.

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