
Listen in for a special concept episode where your hosts Akash, Arihant, and Parth talk about procrastination. Being teenagers who have tons of experience with procrastination, they share relatable stories, chat about what procrastination means, what causes it, and how you can hack your brain with techniques that have worked for them! Importantly, throughout the episode, they provide you with a framework via the 'Procrastination Equation' through which you can identify your particular kind of procrastination and how you can do something about it.
Resources:
The Procrastination Equation by Piers Steel - https://www.amazon.in/Procrastination-Equation-Putting-Things-Getting/dp/0061703621
Self Worth Theory - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-worth_theory_of_motivation
Yes Theory Ironman - https://youtu.be/tG678spaEm0
Eisenhower Matrix (Urgency vs Importance) - https://www.eisenhower.me/eisenhower-matrix/
Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
Self Control - https://selfcontrolapp.com/
2 & 5 minute rule by Ali Abdaal - https://youtu.be/yBP1VjO9RSE?t=267
Two Day Rule by Matt D'Avella - https://youtu.be/bfLHTLQZ5nc
Procrastination Equation by the College Info Geek Podcast - https://youtu.be/V0neHmyws3I
Previous Episodes
Kevin Wong - https://youtu.be/hc1MyOfcpo4
Jin Chow - https://youtu.be/c-_iejBilm4
George Philip LeBourdais - https://youtu.be/UDMaFQZsy1c
Contact Us:
Akash Shroff: https://linktr.ee/akashvshroff
Arihant Choudhary: https://www.arihantchoudhary.com
Parth Behani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parth-behani
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:46 - The Procrastination Equation
04:43 - Expectancy and Fear of Failure
06:57 - Self Worth Theory
08:50 - Yes Theory Iron Man
11:18 - Value and Meaning
14:22 - Urgency vs Importance
16:26 - Impulsiveness and Choice Points
19:13 - Analysis Paralysis and Unequal Decisions
22:11 - Mechanisms to Block Distractions
24:06 - Delay and Deadlines
26:14 - Cold Showers and The Discipline Muscle
28:35 - 2 & 5 Minute Rule - Ali Abdaal
30:59 - Scheduling Fun!
33:36 - Motivation vs Habits, The 2 Day Rule
36:57 - Have fun with it mindset!
38:57 - Final Thoughts