The “False Productivity” Trap: Why Re-Reading & Highlighting Keep You Stuck
About this episode
Jill Hart interviews Tom Vorselen to discuss the misconceptions of procrastination and effective study techniques that enhance learning and retention.
Most people think procrastination means you’re lazy or undisciplined… but what if it’s actually a sign you’re using the wrong system for the way your brain learns? In this episode of the You World Order Showcase Podcast , Jill Hart (The Coach’s Alchemist) sits down with Tom Vorselen , founder of The Study Coach , to unpack why “just study harder” fails so many students and adult learners — and what actually works instead. Tom shares the real reasons procrastination shows up (hint: it often starts with fear, stress, and overwhelm), why common study habits like re-reading and highlighting create “false productivity,” and how to replace them with simple, science-backed methods that help you remember more in less time. Whether you’re a student, a working professional preparing for a big exam or promotion, or an entrepreneur learning new skills like sales and marketing… this conversation will help you build confidence, create structure, and stop self-sabotaging your momentum. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why procrastination is often an emotional response , not a character flaw The CBT-style loop: thoughts → feelings → actions → results (and how it fuels avoidance) Why highlighting +…
People in this episode
Host: Jill Hart
Guest: Tom Vorselen
Topics covered
- procrastination
- study habits
- learning techniques
- emotional responses
- self-improvement
- education
Keywords
- false productivity
- re-reading
- highlighting
- self-testing
- learning methods
- emotional response
- study techniques
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Study Coach
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