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September 6th • Psychology & Efficiency

Fight Procrastination Day

A day dedicated to the eternal struggle of doing it tomorrow. Procrastination isn't just about being lazy; it's a sophisticated psychological battle between our emotional brain and our logical brain. Today, we debate the instant gratification monkey, the science of productivity, and whether procrastination is actually a necessary part of the creative process or a destructive modern habit.

A clock ticking away, symbolising time management

Speaking Discussion

  • Are you a procrastinator? What is the one task you have been putting off for the longest time?
  • Why do we often find it easier to do fake work (like cleaning the house) instead of the actual important task?
  • In your opinion, is procrastination a sign of a lack of discipline, or is it a sign of perfectionism?
  • How has technology (smartphones, social media, infinite scrolling) changed our ability to focus on deep work?
  • Do you think the pomodoro technique (working in 25-minute blocks) actually works, or is it just another distraction?
  • If you could buy one extra hour of high-focus time every day, how much would you be willing to pay for it?

Activity 1: The Productivity Coach

The Task: You are a High-Performance Executive Coach. Your client is a genius who procrastinates so much they are about to be fired.

What radical advice will you give them to fix their life in 24 hours?

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Sentences

Complete the sentence and justify it in 20 seconds.

  • "The biggest distraction in my life is..."
  • "To get things done, I usually..."
  • "In my opinion, the best way to stay focused is..."