How to actually stop procrastinating

I'm Ali Alqaraghuli. A systems engineer & postdoctoral fellow at the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab and a part-time entrepreneur.
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The opinions in this video are my own and do not represent NASA or any other organization.

[@alialqaraghuli]

If you're an entrepreneur looking to start or scale your business and feel held back by lack of productivity and inconsistency, learn about working with me: www.nextlevelsystems.co/coaching

[@aibaratygaev6766]

procrastinating by watching a video about battling procrastination. Priceless...

[@alialqaraghuli]

did it help?

[@aibaratygaev6766]

@@alialqaraghuli it's going to

[@willofthemaker]

Ive had this tab open for a week, still havent watched it...

[@brianirungu5264]

@@willofthemaker 😆😆Damn bro!! Now THIS is priceless 😂😂😂😂

[@FDx8500]

@@willofthemaker bro those are rookie numbers, a whole month there for me.

[@GuilhermeSilva-dh1ru]

i was procrastinating to watch this video, it was on my watch later playlist since day one

[@sandeep-ur8ny]

i was about to type this.

[@bahmet6928]

@@sandeep-ur8ny same lmao

[@Paul-to1nb]

I've had this tab open for the whole month. Still haven't watched 10 seconds yet.

[@desireco]

You would be shocked how many people procrastrinate to walk to the fridge or get the mail... :) hahaha

[@alialqaraghuli]

that is probably very true haha

[@skaylingop9673]

If you live in America, got know damn well there aren’t too many people procrastinating their way to the right. Mail, maybe, but definitely not the fridge!

[@ShawnKuhn-hv4qz]

Or to go pee

[@BraveAbandon]

Being late and having to rush is exciting, fun, and we don't have time to overthink our choices, we have to act and commit to the first best option. We're not suffering or struggling emotionally over the task anymore because we are rushing to just get it done before its too late

[@GrimChu69]

You and yourself?

[@leoleo1035]

Sounds like a good way to lose your job in the tech area. That or you're just average in terms of quality work. Not everyone wants to be at the same spot for 10 to 20 years

[@only88keys]

im an adhd ingeniering student and this video hit me that hard that i watched it without stop xD, rly hight value info, a realistic and real way to solve the problem, not like other funcy videos.

[@aldiyarnurmanov3813]

You didn't elaborate on continuing part of the graph. Otherwise, good advice. Especially the words: When you let go of the need to be perfect the first time, you'll have enourmous weight lifted off your shoulders.

[@alialqaraghuli]

the continuing part is in another video -- how to finish what you start, you can click on my channel to find it!

[@concertautist4474]

This almost exactly describes my own procrastination. The overwhelm is the worst part. I start low key panicking about how much work I have to get through that I end up doing nothing as time ticks away. I came up with the same solution. Write out a priority list and start working on the first chunk or the most pressing part of the work. Forget about the rest until that first chunk is done. Quality can improve over time but the first priority is getting something finished. Once you start building up a record of completed work or success you can start gaining a bit more self belief.

[@alialqaraghuli]

Spot on!

[@alex-ander-13]

This advice has made me feel connected and empowered. Thank you so much sir, lady!

[@ArcadeFL]

Really nice take on this 👌

[@alialqaraghuli]

Glad you like it! I see you're a musician as well! I love deep house music myself :)

[@xXx_Regulus_xXx]

I love V0. I've been trying to psych myself up on the idea of rough drafts/explorations that no one will ever see, but something about how snappy V0 is clicked with me. It'll help me mentally compartmentalize early attempts, because I sometimes get attached to the first version of something instead of reworking something from scratch, even when I know it's better to start over.

[@alialqaraghuli]

Yep v0 is a game changer!

[@egonkirchof]

I just added this video to my "watch tomorrow" playlist. I see other people also wrote this clever comment. I guess no procrastinating on the smart ass comment category.

[@sohailmerchant]

I cannot explain how long I’ve been waiting to find you, my friend. Excellent video.

[@ozne_2358]

More than 15 years ago I downloaded a document that explained how to stop procrastinating........I haven't read it yet 🙂

[@lebarbosa9778]

Ppl will opt for things they like to do over things they don't like to do. It is that simple. Use your active imagination to visualize all the benefits of doing the thing you don't want to do. When you procrastinate, your mind equates the boring activity vs the fun activity in THE PRESENT MOMENT, however, the benefits of the boring activity will come in the future. So close your eyes and to that so you're brain can measure results vs imediate pleasure and not boring vs fun. Visualize, use your imagination, enamorate with that feeling accomplishment that you know you'll get. See yourself working and then see the results in your mind. That will make the fear go away, and it will put things in perspective for your brain. Not trying to be arrogant, but this advice is better than anything you'll find on youtube. You're welcome.

[@deveus1]

I left this tab open for like 2 weeks and didn't watch. I still haven't watched it, but I saw this video when I was cleaning up my tabs and I thought I should at least acknowledge this situation.

[@alialqaraghuli]

Just put it in 1.75x speed and get it over with ;)

[@markemerson98]

i like the idea of V0 - small wins = progress and that = satisfaction that something has been achieved...

[@cybilthe_savior650]

Didn't understand, please explain

[@sandeep-ur8ny]

"what is the most human characteristic? is it fear or laziness?" my favorite quote from "waking life".

[@josepalacios2344]

Schopenhauer observed that laziness is a prevalent trait he recognized across various cultures during his extensive travels and interactions with them.

[@gerardoliveras430]

@@josepalacios2344 We are built for laziness, laziness saves energy, laziness allows you to survive one more day.

[@fritzjcastro]

what ever your method is, and you are doing some solution to eliminate or lessen your procrastinating, just keep battling everyday. on the 1st day you try some solution, you only do it 20%, you should keep on trying till you are 80% after a month of battling. scream in your mind "eat the f0k1ng frog"! do it immediately.

[@philsaunders65]

My accountability is to my diary. At the start of a productive day, I will make appointments with myself to do each of the things I need to do, and it really helps me to keep on track. My diary is broken into 10 minute intervals, and everything goes in there, including coffee breaks. Coincidentally, every unproductive day is when I haven't done this, and every productive day is when I have.

[@dictater4506]

As someone who has a hard time fully understanding something without visuals, thank you for the diagram.

[@alialqaraghuli]

Of course!

[@dualia-s74m]

As someone diagnosed with 4KHD this video is going on my Watch later.

[@JustSuds]

I should probably walk out the front door and check the mail. its been a couple of months. Maybe tomorrow.

[@MrPastige]

Using music is literally the only thing that can get me to even write a single word for my term papers. It's when I don't know what to listen to when it becomes a problem. Or when I spend two days procrastinating on even pressing the play button because I know that music = having to start with work. So I kinda add the V0 method to that and press the play button and chill with my laptop next to me, not pressuring myself into beginning the work. When I feel ready I start typing. It's not a perfect system but I guess it's the best we've got.

[@sirjoesphjoestar8361]

Actually, a really good video, not just a view grab. I've been battling procrastination for a very long time; discipline has been my major enemy for almost forever. Lately, I've been seeing improvements, and everything you said is exactly what I've needed to do to fight it.

[@alialqaraghuli]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful :)

[@zants_]

2:31 Oh boy do I have a specimen to examine then - me. If I need to go to the kitchen to get a specific thing, I'll freak out, sweat, shake, keep rehearsing in my head what I'm going to do, etc. You're right, though, that it's a relatively easy task when I'm just meandering through the house, opening the refrigerator and cabinets just to look at things with no real goal. As for mail - in a month I'll have lived at my new house for two years, and just last month I finally started being able to convince myself to check the mailbox every 1-2 weeks (aka, I've done it two times so far lol, prior to a month ago my roommate would just get it every day); even with that I had to sort of "trick" myself by doing when I took the trash out next to it. It's wild that I've been taking the trash out for this long, literally standing *inches* away from the mailbox, but being unable to get over my stress/fear of opening the mailbox (a lot of it was irrational ADHD nonsense with no real reason for being "scared", but a tiny fraction of it was the flight response because I knew if I took the mail out that there might be something inside that I have to do).

[@joaopaulomirekambrosi8839]

Hi! I liked the video. I struggle a little with this matter, but I'm implementing what you showed. In 1 month , I will come back to give my perception and results. Week 1 and 2: plan the week (high level) and focus on only identifying what the root cause is. Take notes. At the end of the period, sum up the results. Week 3 and 4: plan the week (high level) and focus on using the solutions. Take notes. See y'all 13/08

[@joaopaulomirekambrosi8839]

Hi everyone, sharing the results. During the first two weeks, I noticed an overwhelming sensation about 83% of the time. However, on the following weeks, I experimented that taking the first step really worked in reducing this feeling. But it became crystal clear to me that there's no avoiding procrastination if you don't know what needs to be done. Therefore, I highly recommend starting your day by listing and organizing your time, which helps tackle procrastination problems. I must admit that I'm not a machine at fighting procrastination; it does take time and effort. The key virtue I want to emphasize is patience. Wishing you all the best!

[@D3cast]

first 23 secs, already pressed like. thx for the fresh unique perspective.

[@alialqaraghuli]

Glad you like the root cause, straight to the point approach :)

[@_isaac_muniz_]

that was a great analysis and solution. Thank you.

[@alialqaraghuli]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@xore_1798]

Hello fellow human. Thank you for posting this, your view on this is very refreshing. It gives better idea in managing that kind of issue (or at least knowing where it comes from). I'm in the tech field and most of the time I do find myself procrastinating because of poor structure and elevated risk when making changes. I didn't realize I was procrastinating because of the fear that everything would crash and burn. Wish you luck and take care!

[@alialqaraghuli]

Thank you for the comment! really glad you found the video helpful! :)

[@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384]

why u selling a course bro? something smells fishy..

[@gesundheitoh520]

makes me not wanna watch the vid, feels icky now

[@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384]

@@gesundheitoh520 imagine being a nasa engineer and then still wanting to be a furu

[@hoots187]

Then donate and maybe he will send it to you for free.

[@MrYoungzay]

Lol what’s fishy about selling a course? It’s another stream of income which multiple streams of income is what everyone nowadays should try to create being that job security isn’t really a thing anymore and the cost of living constantly going up I LOVE buying courses and have learned SO much from them, especially being that most free info out here is surface level plus when you pay 💰 you pay attention When you’ve paid for something it motivates you more to wanna get an ROI from it so paying for a court on a subject can actually HELP you take it more seriously when it comes to implementing it

[@LostShamen]

The purpose of life is to make money. This is the only reason we exist.

[@basuta-dshrara]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00 *🧠 Understanding procrastination starts with identifying its root causes, not just applying generic productivity tips.* 01:22 *📝 Productivity hinges on clear goals and priorities; lack thereof fuels procrastination, especially for those with ADHD tendencies.* 02:16 *😨 Procrastination often stems from fear (of failure or inadequacy), lack of interest aligned with personal values, or feeling overwhelmed.* 06:03 *🚀 Overcoming overwhelm involves focusing solely on the first step of a task to reduce perceived stakes and initiate momentum.* 08:23 *🎶 Addressing boredom or lack of interest in tasks can be alleviated by making them more enjoyable, such as listening to music or finding ways to engage with the task.* 09:17 *🛠️ Managing fear of failure can be approached by starting with a "vzero" version of the task, a low-stakes initial attempt that reduces pressure and allows for iterative improvements.* 12:33 *🤝 Accountability from others, whether friends, family, or mentors, can significantly help in overcoming procrastination by providing external motivation and support.* Made with HARPA AI

[@alialqaraghuli]

I'd say this is 60% accurate -- it misses the part where I talk about systems and the interconnectedness of those parts

[@basuta-dshrara]

@@alialqaraghuli Yea its an extension I use, it tries its best :3

[@LuisCContreras]

This was really good and a unique twist on procrastination. Thank you!!

[@alialqaraghuli]

Glad you liked it!

[@midnite1235]

Hi, Informative video! I think a lot of procrastination comes down to, not knowing exactly HOW TO DO something that you want to get done. so as you said, you need CLARITY, and to just START. I think there are very important steps , BEFORE you start anything with multiple tasks involved. 1---A materials list Like Envelopes, paper etc. 2---- A ---HOW TO DO LIST--- This is where you list all the tasks in order, which when completed will lead to finishing whatever it is you want to get done. It is important to break down your tasks to smaller easily manageable chunks Check out Tony Robbins, in his talks about CHUNKING! Great videos! Thank you!!!!.

[@alialqaraghuli]

I agree!

[@firstnamelastname6148]

the root problem for me is i think big. ive been brainwashed by mainstream motivator/ main stream tips that i need big goals and big task. my brain shut down from thinking big! my amygdala think all those big task is a threat = and i procrastinate. after i read kaizen book about thinking small, doing small , i turn off my amygdala from overreaction, and i enter flow state, fuck big goals and big task thinking. think small do small youll end up big

[@alialqaraghuli]

that is very true -- focus only on first step!

[@mikkolukas]

I'll watch your video later ... 😉

[@asheekitty9488]

why did you only talk about the fork in this diagram? what about everything else?

[@alialqaraghuli]

follow up video soon :)

[@kavinsageran3723]

Really good example of framework thinking. He was able to disect the problem(procrastination) into its fundamental principles,. work on them individually and use them to help overcome the problem.

[@alialqaraghuli]

spot on!

[@drj2220]

Currently procrastinating by watching this video 😅

[@alialqaraghuli]

What is your take away?

[@stachowi]

This was excellent... i'm sure this could be applied to sales also.

[@alialqaraghuli]

for sure!

[@NK-The_One]

The tough part for me is that I don't struggle with starting, I can get myself to start any time I want. But it's extremely tough to keep on going very quickly as the fear or depression (whichever it currently is) never seems to dissipate.

[@alialqaraghuli]

watch my other video on contintuing! (finish what you start)

[@SyndroOmCani]

Thank you for the great tipps. Hate to have to "join a tribe of hyperfocused enterpreneurs" tho to see the rest of the content. God I am gonna be so happy when this marketing era will be over. But nevertheless, thank you for the free stuff you have shared so far. Appreciate it!

[@alialqaraghuli]

it costs money for me to hire coaches, community admins, pay for monthly services, etc. The $98 lifetime fee is an absolute steal in my opinion for both a well organized course and community, at least if you live in the United States

[@SyndroOmCani]

I do understand your position of having to turn a profit, and I don't blame you. My criticism is pointed towards the nature of this self help bro industry using inflated corporate terminology to pull people in and drive profit. People like me come here to improve their lives, and figure out at the end of the video that this was just an AD for a course or group membership. It's annoying. This is not a phenomenon unique to you, it happens everywhere. And I am annoyed by it. Most people won't care, but I personally don't like this trend. It's pay to win irl. Anyways, good luck on your future endavours, truly!

[@alialqaraghuli]

@@SyndroOmCani Well the free content on its own is enough to improve someone's life, hence why I make videos here on YT. I actually make most of my sales from paid Ads, so the goal of this channel is not entirely for profit. I genuinely enjoy making youtube videos. I have another channel that has 40k subs where I don't sell anything. For those people who are serious about change, faster change requires more resources such as coaches, community, etc, which cost $ to run. It's optional. Hope you continue to enjoy the videos and not just think of them as an ad to sell a course or community!

[@merv893]

You procrastinate, now we know why nasa never went back on the moon😅. Great vid thanks

[@scarface122]

I can relate to so many of your points on how people on the ADHD spectrum perceive these big tasks. Thanks for making this video.

[@jackbrady9738]

Instant subbed. Brilliant. You’re a fukknnn G

[@alialqaraghuli]

Legend!

[@judicialexpansion8724]

The V0 thing is big brain. Thanks dude.

[@alialqaraghuli]

Of course, glad you like it!

[@Shaft0]

Flow state forever

[@TheGogogogogogo]

V0 Method doesn't really work for me. From my experience it's been going like this: I'll feel like I have just accomplished the easy part that I knew that I could accomplish anyways- which doesn't satisfy me and in turn makes me more anxious about wasting time with that and not working on the actual hard part of the task.

[@grzegorzborowski4284]

Nice, simple solution with examples. Beautiful.

[@alialqaraghuli]

Glad you liked it!

[@rwharrington87]

It’s crazy… you reiterated something I said to myself earlier in the video almost to a tee. For me it’s the overwhelm and fear of stacking on more. But yes, the coupling of overwhelm and fear leads to procrastination which creates anxiety, heightens fear, creates more overwhelm, etc. Then when you finally sit down and take the very first step, you can finally breathe again and you wonder what kept you from starting in the first place 🤦‍♂️

[@khaledMohamed-tp4wx]

added to watch later

[@바이낸스-u3y]

English-speaking people don't realise how much their language benefits them. Languages other than English may have historical or scientific value. But for the average person living in the modern world, other languages are far less useful than English. As you can see in this video Geniuses working at places like NASA This is a very valuable video that uses algorithms to break down and explain processes in detail. In our country, no one is benevolent enough to provide videos like this for free. English is great.

[@alialqaraghuli]

Interesting insight -- I do indeed find English to be a valuable language to communicate ideas efficiently

[@curtisthemaification]

@@alialqaraghuli I help people with having more confidence to not procrastinate with English - www.youtube.com/@realenglishconversations

[@eagleye4041]

saved this video as my reminder thanks hope it helps

[@alialqaraghuli]

Glad it helped!

[@jaykaye594]

Are you even good enough to have imposter syndrome?

[@alialqaraghuli]

I think everyone has it to some extent!

[@grillmaster95]

Not me procrastinating writing a section of my dissertation by watching this video lol

[@secCheGuevara]

I felt personally violated by this. Definitely delaying editing the introduction rn.

[@leoleo1035]

very basic and lacking information, but I understand it is more of a starting point. HOWEVER, the "steps to hyperfocus" thing seems out of place because you just say "oh ADHD something something" and move on. I think you can just remove it, at least for this type of video, since it keeps itself on a surface level and true to what you're actually proposing, instead of tackling an extremely complex subject and dismissing it in 2 minutes as if it were not important (for people with ADHD)

[@ahmedjabnouni5023]

Solutions: - Overwhelm: Focus only on the first step of the task to avoid feeling overwhelmed. - Lack of Interest: Make tasks more enjoyable, such as by listening to music. - Fear of Failure: Start with a low-stakes version of the task (V0) to reduce fear and build momentum.

[@MonarchsMusings]

To this day still wondering if I have undiagnosed ADHD until I have this video on 2x speed

[@Delbzy]

Procrastinating right now to watch this

[@maydaysketch]

I love the "incongruence of interests and values" concept. Kudos.

[@helloyou9533]

this was really helpful !! cronsic procrastinator tryign to finish labwork so i can write my phd thesis

[@Pruthvikajaykumar]

I'm gonna see this later

[@sorro9384]

I AM STILL PROCASTINATING ABOUT WATCHING THIS VIDEO I HAVNT YET WATCHED IT ! BUT HOPEFULLY SOON I WOLL OVERCOME MY PROCASTINATION !

[@crowmaster9652]

just care about not procrastinating and you will find the results to be productive

[@stupedcraig]

procrastinating because I don't like criticism.

[@alialqaraghuli]

can you tell me more

[@stupedcraig]

@@alialqaraghuli If I never finish something, I can't get criticized on it. I don't mind criticism for not starting something. Just after I put my effort into something.

[@Divyv520]

Hey Man , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with more Quality Editing in your videos and also make a highly engaging Thumbnail and also help you with the overall youtube strategy and growth ! Pls let me know what do you think ?

[@defface777]

My life is plagued by this, thanks for the help!

[@postmur625]

thanks) your systems really work) and when i want to procrastinate I watch your channel so its like productive, because its really interesting ))

[@alialqaraghuli]

Happy to hear that!

[@nguyenat4511]

lol, I nearly procrastinate to watch this video. Thank you, great advice.

[@Shribble11]

The philosophical presupposition behind the term "procrastination" is that there is something that I am "supposed" to be doing. What is that thing that I'm supposed to do that "procrastination" describes my unwillingness to do? Who decided that I'm supposed to do that thing? Why do I care if you're a NASA engineer? Does that magically give you insight on how to answer this question more so than anyone else? Looking into the description of the video, I can see that you're selling a course, which indicates that the main purpose of this video is not to answer the question, but to sell a course. So why should I listen to you? Also, if you truly figured out the answer and you were completely content with your life because of that knowledge, what led you to start a channel and post the knowledge online? Why not just live and be happy and content? Because you have a desire to help people? We already figured out it's for money, so don't lie to me and don't lie to yourself. Whenever you're in a blissful moment, the last thing you think is "You know what, I'm having such a great time, lets create a KZbin channel and share it with everyone." Anyone who genuinely wants to help other people has to consider a variety of factors that would paralyze anyone into inaction. Thus, I shouldn't listen to you because you're essentially a liar in a variety of ways. Think yourself out of that one.

[@alialqaraghuli]

Good questions -- I have another channel with 40K subscribers that I started 3 years ago where I do not sell a course and barely make money. I think you have a belief that people don't do things just to share knowledge or help others. Maybe I get satisfaction from knowing my content is helping other people, but money is not the primary incentive.

[@Shribble11]

@@alialqaraghuli Hey man, you know what. The kind of cynicism I posted isn't helpful or warranted. It's needlessly critical and doesn't inspire the best parts of us. You took the risk, started a channel, put yourself out there, and I'm just some guy hiding behind a computer making a rude comment. But despite that, you didn't stoop to my level and instead responded with a clear and concise post without any seeming anger or resentment. That's a great character quality. I feel inspired to be the same way. Sorry for my rudeness man. Don't let it stop you from helping others and bringing knowledge to the world. You're doing something great. Just wanted to set the record straight, rather than let this kind of negativity get the best of us all.

[@alialqaraghuli]

@@Shribble11 It takes a lot of courage and humility to make a response like yours, much respect to you sir! Very glad this discussion ended up being useful for both of us. Hope you stick around for more videos! I don't really hard sell my programs, so I promise the free content will be valuable and not just for the incentive of selling stuff. Peace love!

[@Shribble11]

@@alialqaraghuli Thanks man!

[@jagi7976]

1. Do the thing 2. Don’t not do the thing 3. If for some reason you’re feeling like not doing the thing, refer to step #1

[@Smashachu]

How to stop gambling (By a professional poker player.)

[@sumitztube]

Unconciously i had been following similar pattern and the three reasons that you have mentioned is pretty much what also applies to me. i cannot think of any more. now after watching this video i can articulate and breakdown the reasons of my procrastination. however, i always end up procrastinating in new scenarios and new projects once i get off with old one. have you figured out any way to constantly fire up yourself to carry on with the necessary without any external pressure?

[@valentinrafael9201]

To anyone watching this for the first time, you could re-watch this video multiple times during a week, and let it sink in.

[@alialqaraghuli]

yes! Taking notes and putting the notes somewhere you can see them is also good

[@emokjulev9936]

video too long could not watch it

[@alialqaraghuli]

thanks for the feeedback!

[@orbismworldbuilding8428]

The v0 concept helps a lot, same for the trident Thanks for the great video!

[@lastchance780]

one of the biggest problems is how addictive the youtube algorithm is. i can spend hours watching recommended videos and get no work done.

[@alialqaraghuli]

watch my video on double your productivity

[@josepalacios2344]

I asked Procrastination if he knew anything about a guy named Ali, a 26-year-old PhD engineer at NASA. He responded that he has no idea who he is...

[@alialqaraghuli]

im not sure I get it haha

[@felixnotthecat4249]

2:32 Hi, I'm in the group who will. Nice to meet you.

[@sorro9384]

Just do it ! that's the key dont say anything dont think anything, just go and do it !

[@darkrai526]

thinking in systems blasted my thinking into another level man. thank you. forever subbed. you're contributing positively to the world my friend

[@alialqaraghuli]

Absolutely! Stay tuned for more :)

[@DePistolero]

Great instruction... actualy interest/values are the most common problem I have. but managed to procrastinate for all 3 of them... thanks.

[@alialqaraghuli]

How are you going to resolve it?

[@caseyyyyy43]

Goated video, ty sir.

[@alialqaraghuli]

No problem!

[@seanbarryuk]

Lots of videos on KZbin are clickbait bullshit, with 15 mins of fluff around 2 minutes of value. This video is genuinely great. Well done, I'll definitely be taking something away from this.

[@alialqaraghuli]

Thank you! Glad you found it useful!

[@simonnilsson1572]

I've been using a version of the V0 concept to get my writing started for a long time. Most people know that the first draft is always bad, but even before the first draft you sometimes have to put some even worse garbage on paper to get the ball rolling. Improving something is always easier than making something great in one go. 👍 Good luck with your work everyone.

[@bossdemon]

NASA engineer/Post Doctorate Fellow..."Hey guys!" Yeh...nah..

[@alialqaraghuli]

can you elaborate?

[@jayduplessis7698]

Very good analysis... I could totally relate to this.

[@zejarra]

Hello Ali, i like your delivery style. It's transparent and like you said at the beginning it's not the cookie cutter style approach that typically saturates KZbin. I have a real issue with not having proper goals in life in general. So i find myself fighting many small battles day to day without understanding the purpose of the war. Your systems approach to breaking it down to a few components resonates with me. Will look out for more vids.

[@alialqaraghuli]

Glad you found it useful! What would you like to see next?

[@husseinmahmodi2247]

My man became a system engineer to solve his procastination problem

[@kerenbanget1]

from your science perspective, do you think procrastination has something to do with child hood trauma needed to be resolved first? healing the past trauma etc.

[@alialqaraghuli]

that is very likely, for both overwhelm and fear -- especially fear. Fear of failure likely has a lot to do with early childhood criticism. Same goes for perfectionist tendencies. Research is still premature here but my intuition trauma is the main amplifier of all psychological disorders.

[@kerenbanget1]

@@alialqaraghuli do you have instructions or steps to heal those trauma?

[@Darakkis]

Awesome video!

[@alialqaraghuli]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alejandrorn6582]

y aquí estoy, procrastinando viendo este video

[@alex-ander-13]

Thank you for the insights!

[@joelvanin]

You systematized something that I previously understood through experience while pursuing my PhD. It was very helpful in identifying what is happening and determining the next actionable steps. Thank you so much for your video!

[@alialqaraghuli]

Glad it was helpful!

[@blengi]

Personally I find most things pretty pointless due to some pretty irrefutable objective rationalization and having done most things I wanted to do. I don't have any complaints or regrets. If I had some anti procrastination drugs to make things more meaningful and mystical again, allowing me to subjectively transcend the annoying deep existential irrelevance that over comes my mind now when pursuing even the most interesting things that would be great. Unfortunately music or other simple stimulations don't cut it. Everything emotionally seems like a piece of burnt toast at this point lol....

[@alialqaraghuli]

Life is very subjective -- it's one perspective to view things as meaningless, I;ve been down that rabbithole myself. But then I realized it doesn't really serve me, plus what if I am wrong? I am only a human, there;s no way I have figured this entire life out. My meaning now comes in doing things that help others, as well as experiencing things myself, and being open to the idea that there is something more

[@smartin4573]

watching this instead of working

[@rockymntdan1]

The problem I have with "accountability" is the other person has NO leverage over me. Unless they are my boss etc. they have absolutely NO leverage. Any suggestions to overcome that? Because I often perform best "when I have too".

[@alialqaraghuli]

it has to be someone you respect and don't want to let down

[@EricWagner1]

Awesome. Saved this to watch later.

[@alialqaraghuli]

Lol

[@marcysnintendoswitch5174]

Hey Ali could you make your next video on how disect problems and understand and solve them (like what you did in this video). Im in high school and i think this form of creative/ critical thinking is required for a lot of things but we dont exactly get taught it ya know! Thanks man.

[@alialqaraghuli]

You are absolutely spot on -- this is the single most important skill in modern life. I will see how I can make a video about this

[@djovercut]

In my case its all 3 things LOL!

[@jazzymichael]

I'll come back to this later