Why You Procrastinate—and How to Stop
About this episode
The episode explores the reasons behind procrastination and offers strategies to overcome it.
Why do we delay work we genuinely care about—even when we know we’ll regret it later? In Solving Procrastination, Dr. Itamar Shatz reveals the psychological tug-of-war behind our tendency to put things off—and explains why better time management isn’t always the answer. Then, in Procrastination Proof, Jon Acuff offers a practical system for closing the gap between intention and action. Together, these books explore how perfectionism, fear, and our preference for immediate comfort keep us stuck—and how understanding your particular pattern of delay can help you finally move forward. 🎁 Save 20% on a Next Big Idea Club membership when you used code PODCAST at nextbigideaclub.com ✉️ Get big ideas in your inbox with our daily newsletter. Subscribe at bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com Sponsored By: Shopify — Nothing stands between your idea and a real business. So go make it one. Start your free trial at shopify.com/daily FODZYME — Finally, you can enjoy your favorite foods without the pain. Go to icaneatagain.com/daily for 30% off your first order. Quince — Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to quince.com/nbid for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
People in this episode
Guests: Dr. Itamar Shatz, Jon Acuff
Topics covered
- procrastination
- psychology
- time management
- self-improvement
- productivity
Keywords
- procrastination
- time management
- psychology
- self-improvement
- productivity
Sponsors
Shopify, FODZYME, Quince
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Organizations: Next Big Idea Club
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