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Avoiding Procrastination

(15:42)

Episode #16

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

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