June 04, 2019

What Shit Are YOU Putting Off?

26 minutes

‘What it is doesn’t really matter, it’s that you are putting shit off in your life that you know you need to do’

Desmond discusses why we procrastinate and the impact this can have not only on us but on others, in the actions we don’t take. He provides some great advice about how to move away from procrastination and take control of your life. Listen in and stop putting shit off in your life now!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Lots of us put stuff off but we don’t understand the reasons why we do it.

Procrastination is an emotion regulation problem, not a time management problem.

The moment procrastination is planted as a seed it is a behaviour that will grow.

The ripple effect is damaging and can stop you from achieving and being where you are meant to be.

If you can recognise the indicators that you are procrastinating then you will be able to alter what you are doing.

It's not about putting off the big thing, it could be something small. It’s the mindset and attitude that is embedded.

You have to convince yourself that you can do it. The satisfaction of doing something you’ve been putting off is significant.

When you complete the task, you’ve been procrastinating about you will reflect that it wasn’t as difficult or stressful as you thought it was going to be.

The psychological platform that you build from getting on and completing the task has the power to lift you.

It is a positive psychological foundation that you can build on.

It’s not just about the task it’s about the potential opportunity you are missing out on.

Procrastination is a negative that you must rid yourself of and the most important thing is to be aware that you are doing it.

Whatever tasks you are doing, whatever you set yourself to achieve in work or out of work ensure there is the accountability with someone else as this increases the likelihood you will achieve your goals.

Seeking accountability is about being responsible and taking control of your life. People who want to succeed do things to help them achieve and creating a support system through accountability halts procrastination and drives you towards success.

BEST MOMENTS

‘People who want to succeed, put in accountability as part of their support structure to help them achieve their goals’

‘Wrap some accountability around it and see how fast you get to doing the task you’ve been procrastinating about; it changes the whole dynamic’

‘You don’t realise the power and impact of what you do, it’s not just for you’

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ABOUT THE HOST

I don’t know how this works, but you’re here now listening (hopefully) about my exciting life, so I’m going to try and make this worth your while. I never got inspired at school, I was too busy trying to impress my peers, chasing girls, and being a fool to get inspired. I rejected school. But let me tell you something for free! That was a mistake! I spent the next 15 years in jobs I hated, with no direction, lacked purpose, and motivation for life. Yes, big words, but that was me in a box. A slave to the system! Fast forward to today, and well, I’m not sitting in my ivory tower or anything, but I love life and my career. Yeah, it’s both painful and exciting rolled and wrapped up into one giant subway, and who doesn’t love subway rite? The point is, you only get one life, don’t waste it pursuing things you care nothing for, invest in YOURSELF and grow as a person, be the best YOU by putting YOU first!

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