I've done a lot of procrastinating. I have to get shit done. I have to be as productive as I can be. I have deadlines to meet for my goals. I hate to neglect the deep work that I have to engage in. Can you relate?
I realize that it varies from person to person as far as how much work you need to get done. I know that it's possible to work way more than necessary. I get that. I'm talking about unnecessary procrastination though. I used to procrastinate way too much. I neglected important work, and I missed out on valuable opportunities. Now that I procrastinate much less, I actually get shit done and achieve my goals. As an 18 year old looking to establish myself in entrepreneurship, I find it incredibly important to have tunnel vision.
This Valuetainment (Pat Bet David) video is great at explaining how to stop procrastinating ASAP. I find this YouTube channel to be a great resource for entrepreneurial topics.
My notes on the video:
Some of the notes are just from first hand experience as it relates to the video.
Causes of Procrastination
1. A Bad Estimation on Time
- You don't hit the deadline
- You think you have way more time than you actually do
- Can't getaway with neglecting time in entrepreneurship
2. Overwhelmed With Projects
- What's the most important tasks to execute?
- I use the Trello system posted in this thread by @LightHouse
www.thefastlaneforum.com
- 3 TASKS ONLY to primarily think about at a time!!
- 1 task to execute at a time
- If you focus on more than 3 tasks at a time, it becomes ridiculously hard to focus...
3. Distractions and Notifications
- This is just obvious. Don't have stupid notifications for social media on.
- Notifications on all day = no deep work = unnecessary procrastination
- Don't drain time on non-urgent issues
4. You're a Perfectionist
- Give yourself permission to do imperfect work
- "Every first draft is shit."
- You can always edit your work and improve. Do the work and improve as you go.
- You can't be afraid of failure. Meet your damn deadlines.
5. You Don't Know Where to Start
- Know what the EXACT steps are to complete your top tasks
- Ask the right questions
6. You Have Low Energy
- Sleep well, eat well, hydrate well, exercise often, and drink black coffee lol. Everyone varies a bit, but you get the point.
- Figure out how to consistently get the job done with high energy
7. Boredom
- Boring work is a inevitable for an entrepreneurial lifestyle
- It's important to be comfortable with being bored
- Don't get stuck on getting dopamine hits from plain stupid distractions like watching movies or playing video games everyday unless that somehow has something to do with whatever your process is for your entrepreneurial goals. (eg. Movie Director, Twitch Streamer)
- For sake of example, scrolling through Tik Tok all day is idiotic and there are so many people that do just that. Stop killing time because eventually that turns around and time kills you!
8. Your Leader Procrastinates
- A leader should lead by example and demonstrate a focus on excellence
9. You Do Not Have the Right Team to Delegate To
- You need competent people to delegate to. Choose wisely.
10. You Don't See Value in the Project
- Meaningful and significant projects give you a sense of purpose
- Having purpose enables you to take deliberate action even when there are difficulties
For Projects That You Accept
1. Make Lists
2. Create Rewards
3. Accomplish Small Wins
4. Develop Clarity on the Vision
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InkfhHaXxa0
What do you think about stopping procrastination? @MJ DeMarco I'd especially like to hear your take on this.
I realize that it varies from person to person as far as how much work you need to get done. I know that it's possible to work way more than necessary. I get that. I'm talking about unnecessary procrastination though. I used to procrastinate way too much. I neglected important work, and I missed out on valuable opportunities. Now that I procrastinate much less, I actually get shit done and achieve my goals. As an 18 year old looking to establish myself in entrepreneurship, I find it incredibly important to have tunnel vision.
This Valuetainment (Pat Bet David) video is great at explaining how to stop procrastinating ASAP. I find this YouTube channel to be a great resource for entrepreneurial topics.
My notes on the video:
Some of the notes are just from first hand experience as it relates to the video.
Causes of Procrastination
1. A Bad Estimation on Time
- You don't hit the deadline
- You think you have way more time than you actually do
- Can't getaway with neglecting time in entrepreneurship
2. Overwhelmed With Projects
- What's the most important tasks to execute?
- I use the Trello system posted in this thread by @LightHouse
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I put this system in place in both my personal life and also for my work work. It really has lowered my stress. I used to have the constant loop of things I need to get done. This has helped a lot to lower that noise and I can just look at my trello and see what I need to do today and that's...
www.thefastlaneforum.com
- 1 task to execute at a time
- If you focus on more than 3 tasks at a time, it becomes ridiculously hard to focus...
3. Distractions and Notifications
- This is just obvious. Don't have stupid notifications for social media on.
- Notifications on all day = no deep work = unnecessary procrastination
- Don't drain time on non-urgent issues
4. You're a Perfectionist
- Give yourself permission to do imperfect work
- "Every first draft is shit."
- You can always edit your work and improve. Do the work and improve as you go.
- You can't be afraid of failure. Meet your damn deadlines.
5. You Don't Know Where to Start
- Know what the EXACT steps are to complete your top tasks
- Ask the right questions
6. You Have Low Energy
- Sleep well, eat well, hydrate well, exercise often, and drink black coffee lol. Everyone varies a bit, but you get the point.
- Figure out how to consistently get the job done with high energy
7. Boredom
- Boring work is a inevitable for an entrepreneurial lifestyle
- It's important to be comfortable with being bored
- Don't get stuck on getting dopamine hits from plain stupid distractions like watching movies or playing video games everyday unless that somehow has something to do with whatever your process is for your entrepreneurial goals. (eg. Movie Director, Twitch Streamer)
- For sake of example, scrolling through Tik Tok all day is idiotic and there are so many people that do just that. Stop killing time because eventually that turns around and time kills you!
8. Your Leader Procrastinates
- A leader should lead by example and demonstrate a focus on excellence
9. You Do Not Have the Right Team to Delegate To
- You need competent people to delegate to. Choose wisely.
10. You Don't See Value in the Project
- Meaningful and significant projects give you a sense of purpose
- Having purpose enables you to take deliberate action even when there are difficulties
For Projects That You Accept
1. Make Lists
2. Create Rewards
3. Accomplish Small Wins
4. Develop Clarity on the Vision
What do you think about stopping procrastination? @MJ DeMarco I'd especially like to hear your take on this.
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