Issue #20
Stop Putting It Off
Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone. ― Pablo Picasso
We all seem to have a tendency to put off everything that matters. It’s hard to make difficult decisions, but we can easily postpone them. We tell ourselves that we’ll do it later, that we’ll do it tomorrow, but that we’ll definitely do it.
Except that we won’t. We’ll delay it into the abyss, and it will constantly be on our mind, hanging above our heads mentally exhausting us.
Sounds familiar? It shouldn’t. If something is difficult, it just means that it’s important. So stop postponing it and get to it!
Why Your Willpower Can't Stop You From Putting Things Off
If you’re thinking about procrastinating, it’s already too late—your willpower just isn’t strong enough to force you to make moves when you really don’t want to. Luckily, there is one way to avoid the time-suck.
How to Disrupt Your Brain's Distraction Habit
Art Markman on why your brain needs to learn that it does not need to shift attention away from important tasks several times an hour.
3 Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions
Don’t waste too much time on tough decisions; just make one and move forward.
The Real Secret to Productivity
Reserving your willpower for truly impactful decisions and activity helps safeguard your productivity potential throughout the day.
Until Next Week
Have you been putting something off lately? Reply to this email and share it with me, and I’ll hold you accountable. Let’s nail it together!
Happy trails,
Zoran Jambor