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Avoiding Procrastination

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One of the most common plagues in professional life is procrastination. The key is: Don’t panic! Learn this and several other tools for dealing with this phenomenon.

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NOTES FOR THE EPISODE:

00:29 — The widespread epidemic of procrastination

02:33 — Preparation for the task at hand

04:48 — Alternating between a multitude of tasks

07:26 — The importance of focus on a motivating purpose

08:36 — Learning how to start

12:04 — Sustaining the momentum

12:41 — More advanced techniques