Tim Urban : Inside the head of a procrastinator

**Speaker:** Tim Urban

**Topic:** Procrastination

**Content:**

* Tim Urban discusses his own struggles with procrastination.
* He uses the metaphor of a "monkey mind" to explain his thought process.
* The "rational monkey" is creative, plans, and dreams.
* The "lazy monkey" enjoys instant gratification and avoids difficult tasks.
* The problem is that the "lazy monkey" often overpowers the "rational monkey," leading to procrastination.
* Urban suggests strategies to overcome procrastination:
* Understand the "monkey system" in our brains.
* Find ways to control the "lazy monkey."
* Motivate the "rational monkey."
* Break down large tasks into smaller, manageable steps.
* Set clear goals.
* Reward yourself for progress.

**Key Points:**

* Procrastination is a common problem.
* There are various reasons why we procrastinate.
* There are ways to overcome procrastination.
* It's crucial to understand the "monkey system" in our brains.
* We need to control the "lazy monkey" and motivate the "rational monkey."

**Quotes:**

* "Procrastination is not a time management problem. It's a self-regulation problem."
* "The key to overcoming procrastination is to understand the 'monkey' in your brain."

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