Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator | Tim Urban | TED

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[@johnchessant3012]

First! and yes I am currently in the Dark Playground

[@Prisal1]

hi

[@shndowalt]

ok

[@yakisobi]

@@shndowalt ok

[@thanoscuh]

It’s bad

[@sachingahrana310]

Really the worst part of being a procastinator is the guilt you endure everyday. Man it legit hurts.

[@potatoyama8045]

i relate so hard

[@brandenhouseholder]

Dude I got like A TON OF CRAP DUE TOMORROW NIGHT

[@DavidM-ce4qf]

But you´ve gotta see the chance in that. If this feeling grows and grows it´ll maybe one day (hehe) give you enough energy to change things. Try to imagine yourself 5, 10, 15 years ahead if you dont make a change at all. Let that vision haunt you. If you manage to feel desire instead of resentment, you can do it.

[@iffier]

Procrastination comes to an end after the fear of doing something transforms itself into the fear of never doing anything.

[@emmahart1549]

I care so much but I dont try bc idk

[@PlanetXtreme]

When he said "procrastination is the worst when there is no deadline" I really felt that

[@crazybrickstudios7482]

Yeah I can really relate

[@darkmateria2486]

Yeah lockdown is doing weird things to my motivation 😅 the panic monster is always lurking because I don't have a job at the moment to at least give me that end of day satisfaction. So gotta keep changing things up to stay sane 💁‍♂️😂

[@AS.U560]

The worst thing

[@PlanetXtreme]

UGH I'm still procrastinating doing what I want to do. It just takes time.

[@Partnat]

Planet Xtreme i’m finding you everywhere

[@MrMinisoda]

This video has been on my “Watch it Later” list for 3 years

[@FnnoSaleh]

😂😂😂

[@tinnitusxtogether]

oopsss---

[@rosieej5267]

For real? Bsjavsvsavvs

[@anicruz7137]

Noice

[@masternobody1896]

same our life is tragic at this rate we will never become warren buffet

[@kaitlincullis8029]

A big tip I can pay forward to fellow procrastinators: the first step I always do is promise myself I WILL NOT work on whatever my task is that day and ONLY do all preparation for it without actually starting work. This means I get everything I need ready, opening up tabs that I need to get the job done and planning out exactly what needs to be done to get it finished. Usually when I have it all laid out in front of me like that suddenly the task looks very small and manageable - and i then owe it to myself to complete on the task. This trick alone eliminates about 70% of my procrastination times. Kudos to Michael Kennedy's Success Method for this "mind trick" which works for me at least, I am working on the other mind hacks /gamifying to get my doctorate finished up

[@pratiksatpute3215]

Hey thanks a lot for the information and I wish you the best for your doctorate program. :D

[@HRHDMKYT]

This *sounds* like a good idea. I’m going to have to get myself a copy of that Kennedy’s Success Method… All the best to you on finishing your PhD.

[@user-3bs8jd83js]

This is a life saver!!!! Thanks.

[@hanifshah4049]

I try to apply the 5 minute rule. Just quick forcing myself to do things for 5 minutes and end uo doing it for hours. Just need to have the force kickstart.

[@AnakHukumCh]

Thank you, i must try this today (not tomorrow).... I wish all the best for your doctorate

[@samruddhik2]

Morning : I study better in the evening Evening : I study better in the morning

[@hannelorekorsman3257]

@@anisaa8803 same hahahaha

[@versuzzero5335]

I study better in the morning... *Doesn't wake up in the morning...

[@jamesyang420]

In library: I study better in the classroom In classroom: I study better at home At home: I study better in the library

[@integerconsulting9344]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hao-3418]

I don‘t study at all

[@jaydee2847]

KZbin tagged this as "recommended for you" and I've never felt more personally attacked

[@MsFlyingCake]

You know what? KZbin recommended this video to me like 3 years ago.

[@syarifahmardhiah5103]

I’ve watched it several times before but this will still be in my recommendation😂😂😂

[@obi501]

Never been more insulted about something that's true. -James Acaster, something like that anyway

[@richaagarwal4069]

🤣

[@mrsalt548]

hahaha

[@albertornsigursson9142]

This clip was in my "watch later" folder for 2 years.

[@theentirecastof_eeef]

same

[@elizabethcatlion7015]

same

[@미사미사-h1t]

There is a possibility that there are people who have this video has been in this folder for 4 years and they still have not watched it

[@foddermoosie6031]

Ha

[@DanDCool]

Xd Oh Xd

[@mithunnayak3237]

Theres a book called Hidden Time Wealth, and it talks about how using some secret techniques, you can overcome procrastination and accomplish anything in life. Its not just a bunch of empty promises; its the real deal.

[@chrisj9701]

why is it banned?

[@SwiftieSoliloquies]

NOT YOU AGAIN WHYYY YOU'RE ON ALL OF THESE VIDEOS POSTING THE SAME THING

[@sunainakingrani104]

I'll read it later😅

[@LostInTheMysteriousWorld]

i couldnt find it online

[@kingtanlegends4278]

You're literally everywhere

[@RiceSquad]

Finally a TED talk im qualified to give

[@QuangTran-gd9ep]

Same except it’ll suck because I will start making the TED talk 1 minute before it begins lol

[@freddier5376]

finally a TED talk I’m qua- *KZbin spiral begins*

[@justme.9711]

maybe tomorrow......

[@snowman_tofu8072]

Suprised to see you here!HAHAHAHAH

[@coffeetree_]

I’m deflating

[@Jack_nnn_]

The worst feeling is being in the dark playground and something makes you think of the stuff you have to do. You just get that quick hit of anxiety.

[@No-yr9rs]

Yeah :(

[@amrit3883]

I relate hard

[@p.a.gaming3082]

The anxiety monster just snored very loud. He is still asleep dont worry

[@dollface3005]

That's the panic monster heading your way

[@andreacoricciati4909]

It means you’re not a real procrastinator. A real procrastinator doesn’t care he cares about commenting video on KZbin (like me).

[@EricCMB]

I rented a book at the library "12 steps to solve procrastination". I returned the book but had to pay a hefty overdue fee. True story.

[@AP-jz1eh]

did you read it tho 😂😂

[@nimisha6584]

@@AP-jz1eh obviously not.

[@rajcan2008]

You proved to be an authentic procrastinator.

[@v.a2282]

I'm procrastinating on reading a library book right now

[@bloonspop5962]

Irony

[@tocraneandcrane]

I'm here because I've procrastinated for weeks (okay, months), have a deadline in the morning, have barely started, totally freaking out, and so I'm turning to this guy for inspiration lmao

[@NathalieAlbrecht-f2d]

did it help?

[@rahul-rz5uj]

Let us know what happened

[@lisasnortum-phelps5458]

A lot of laughs but very little inspiration

[@Denis_20096]

@@lisasnortum-phelps5458 stop cappin', i actaully relate with this video alot.

[@bogdanbusui5249]

how did it go? please don't be dead

[@SWIFTzTrigger]

He procrastinated in creating a Ted talk about procrastination. Ted definitely picked the right man for the job.

[@visiblehuman3705]

SWIFTzTrigger “bUt tED iSnT a PeRsOn” (🙀 )

[@einwd]

He got much views i will too just wait

[@Vox777]

I feel like there's a reason his presentation is hand drawn-

[@cutefirefly6705]

Lmao right

[@bedtime_story]

😂😅🤣🤣😅😅

[@rhazenrizky]

I feel it.

[@elaguyowo2829]

no! It couldnt be! It's so beautiful and artistic

[@aubraehersel7720]

Yes! I bet he is an amazing artist, but he was scribbling those out 5 minutes before taking the stage. I know this because the panic monster is my best friend.

[@dovranodayev4718]

"The frustration is not that they couldn't achieve their dreams, it's that they weren't even able to start chasing them" This quote is so true that it hurts my heart

[@mikerodrigues9822]

I should have watched it 10 years ago when it all started.

[@khvdija2312]

Mike Rodrigues better late than never!

[@alexisvillanueva1916]

@@mikerodrigues9822 I dont know about you, but I've watched this a handful of times and it didnt really hit me til this year when corona hit.

[@Ploskkky]

Never had dreams to chase, so I can't relate.

[@xlliie]

666 likes, your welcome

[@unitybhatt1346]

He used a number of characters to convey some amazing and crucial information; he is a true genius.

[@trevorfranks69]

Everyday you must choose between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret

[@Justine-iu4bv]

Thanks

[@eqfs9455]

Oh, that’s good

[@ericalagos5842]

Wait so there's no not painful option?

[@Accentizm]

@@ericalagos5842 i mean regret lasts longer because you’re presently ignoring the work, it only goes away when you: forget, or finish the actual goal or work. However with discipline it can be done accordingly like once a day or once a week so the “pain” would be much less frequent and controlled, rather than an uncontrollable and messed up situation

[@NicholasHume]

This thought is a complete provocation compared this video's lazy gen-x disaffection apology for doing nothing

[@ttongx9352]

When procrastinators are in panic mode, they have unparrelled energy and temporarily the most productive person in the world.

[@jackking605]

When procrastinators are in panic mode, they have unparrelled energy and temporarily the most productive person in the world.

[@ttongx9352]

Haha didnt catch that, thanks

[@HMASbogan]

@@ttongx9352 catch what? I can't see

[@ttongx9352]

Typo, fixed it

[@francissitchon9321]

A procrastinator in panic mode can solve world peace

[@Somedaymorn]

“Inside the mind of master procrastinator” Me: adds to “watch later”

[@evleen9530]

I did that too

[@shamsa.3711]

😂😂😂

[@catemalone645]

i feel attacked

[@Zoe_Langa]

Hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Vanessa-cw1gd]

I have 1991 unwatchted videos in my Watch Later

[@Reem-bj3zd]

The worst part of procrastinating is the guilt..... I relate so hard, I need a cure :,)

[@vodka2432]

DO IT JSUT DO IT NOW JUST DO IT DO IT DO

[@myyentn]

My grades turned from A+’s to C’s because of procrastination.

[@murilo2330]

I use self talking to be self conscious and so, I know what I am thinking and doing.

[@rememberme5928]

Yeah man....!

[@Yeesh69]

The best thing is to start doing, don't try, don't think, just do.

[@verrat3219]

Procasinating is like digging your own grave, you know it's coming up, yet you do nothing to stop it, only think about how u would stop it, but never act on it.

[@yeti6601]

yea, and u try to get out of it but then ur possessed

[@whitneymiller2558]

yes!! exactly how my mind works, ugh

[@Botatochicken]

its called self-sabatoge

[@Xanner101]

I made the number 69

[@redtsun67]

It's more like digging your own grave then jumping out right before it gets too deep

[@obitwokenobi9808]

I'll admit, he had me at first when he said his thesis was the best one they ever read.

[@abhilashasingh8345]

Same here

[@carolinecruz83]

I was like YESS SAMEE

[@wolftreetruck4946]

I was like, wait someone else gets their best grades when they write in way to short an amount of time.

[@joaquinr1563]

I liked so it would be at 601 😈

[@supergluehotty]

These graphics came from a napkin stuffed under his seat. All in all he did well.

[@nayan8989]

Tim Urban is damn right on this. I am a procrastinator and I knew it in 2019, but I was very good in my employment so I did neglected it. But rest areas of my life is incomplete because they haven't any deadline. This is the right moment to start a simple step toward my ultimate goal.

[@saphstories]

"The frustration wasn't that they couldn't achieve their dreams, but they weren't even able to start chasing them." That one sentence has beautifully and effectively summed up my feelings in a way I haven't been able to.

[@chinny7700]

the same for me...

[@divyasinha3769]

damn...

[@darkbribe777]

@@divyasinha3769 The line that hit me harder was: they feel like spectators in their own lives.

[@РетроОдевениВаздушнеГиљермо]

when i procrastinate i dont even do it in the last second, i just think to myself how that sucks and accept that i wont do anything

[@Ch0c0lat3313B3aUtY]

Yeeeeesss !!!!

[@azkahV9432]

literally procrastinated 3 years over watching this video. Finally clicked it from watch later

[@tinormous-road2gains13]

Az Viqar you and me both

[@BillAnt]

It took me almost 3 years to get the motivation to reply to this video... lol Makes me wonder how all those procrastinators in the audience ever made it to this event?? This is what real procrastination looks like, when this dude waited so long to go to the bathroom that he's about to bust one out sitting right at his desk... baa-ha-ha kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX3Qgquva96gsJI

[@azkahV9432]

@@BillAnt you mean 3 days?

[@BillAnt]

@Az Viqar < Almost 3 years since this video was "Published on Apr 6, 2016" ... I've been procrastinating to post here ever since. (that's the actual humor) ;D

[@dharitridoley576]

Same😂

[@Riptide09]

It's been 4 years that I've kept this video on my "watch later" list, today is the day I'll finally watch it.

[@asifsar_7]

Can i have your instagram?

[@Doom_Slayer_919]

The legend come to life

[@Rain_Reign]

My husband sent me a link to this 6 months to one year ago, and has asked me countless times if I’ve watched it. Today is my day. Go us 😆

[@vijaya4674]

Today is my day

[@niviamaeva]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 underrated comment!

[@canadina_facts]

I was a international master student in Israel in 2022, I remember vividly watched this video to see a solution to avoid my procrastination behavior which affected me badly. irony thing, is I am rewatching it again during my PhD in Canada in 2024!!

[@baileyhorn2188]

“If you do something last minute, it only takes a minute to do.”

[@nyimadhondup1496]

'Cause a minute is all you'll have.

[@prestonkimbrough9118]

Bailey Horn this is now my life motto

[@emperoromulus3054]

WOW.

[@danielolivo4947]

That’s why we do it last minute 😂

[@renecarrillo3758]

Wow, that's brilliant! you should write a book with this title!

[@ohnoherewegoagain5819]

It's creepy how he accurately summarized.. my life.

[@missxyz11]

Like the........... procrastination in.... the...... sentence....

[@sariyachone7905]

Same😂😂

[@machy8515]

o h n o h e r e w e g o a g a i n same.

[@nathanielmortimer]

you forgot to press enter about two times if you wanted it t say read more.

[@ohnoherewegoagain5819]

@@nathanielmortimer I'll do that Later

[@kmart1821]

the worst part is the guilt demotivates you ,and you end up still not doing what needs to get done .this cycle for me never stops and I don’t know what to do.why can’t I just do my work.

[@Abzman96]

I am going through that everyday man! For years I have been saying that I will change and commit to my goals.... but it’s just hard to stay dedicated

[@klofar6034]

same dude, I'm failing my exams and I swear I'm doing less work every year

[@potentia16]

Eat iodized salt with ya'll food it helps keep your iq in check, not raise it but keep it the level that it id

[@wraith9337]

same here men, i don't know what to do. i have due date's today but i'm planning to pass them tomorrow :((

[@menakadias4287]

Omg exactly... When you don't do something u become guilty and that guilt makes you not do more work

[@MissFreya89]

Years ago, when I watched this vid for the first time, it resonated with me so much. Since I got my ADHD diagnosis a few weeks ago, this makes perfect sense. And now I am wondering how many undiagnosed ADHD-ers there are in this comment section.

[@Workman743]

I feel the same way, I left a comment a year ago saying as much too. It's so fucking sad, I'd wager something like 70% of the people here are not simply "procrastinators" but adults suffering from undiagnosed ADHD

[@havenmashups5081]

I watched this video in a communications class and went to the video just to comment on this. This is not the way a neurotypical person's brain works.

[@Iamjustacat6313]

I always wonder if I am just a master procrastinator or adhd....guidance please?

[@KearnsAK]

He drew those pictures right before going on stage.

[@hawkeyescoffee6399]

Truth! If he's anything like me, he was *gonna* do the mri thing, because it sounded like a cool idea a month earlier, but he kept procrastinating and suddenly there wasn't time to fit it in.😉

[@amustardseed6748]

lol, me

[@marisol4239]

😂😂😂😂

[@Exclose38]

This comment really should be at the top

[@ziia_zoozoo5231]

I would draw something like that too even if I have weeks or months 🙊🙊🙊. I just can't draw.

[@mirthepeeters65]

As a procrastinator i often feel like everybody else is moving forward and im just standing still.

[@jordanray1537]

Literally this

[@lauren6091]

that’s exactly how i’ve been feeling lately

[@muhammadahsan3380]

@@lauren6091 same

[@chriswaller8780]

Facebooker syndrome. People only post about themselves when they are doing well. You don't hear people speak on their continual failures. They do their best to put their best foot forward and only show that side of themselves out of fear of ridicule or rejection or seeming unattractive. Quit measuring yourself against others. Measure yourself against yourself.

[@arinjayurs378]

Yes!!!!

[@raykrislianggi]

"Gonna do some work at 3.00 PM" *Sees clock at 3.02* "W00t, I overshot it, let's do it at 4" *Sees clock at 4.05* "Oh... I'll do it at 5 then" *Sees clock at 5.01* "Bugger....."

[@usman_saadat]

This is so true.

[@usman_saadat]

@Anifco67 Sorry, i'll have to disagree with it. When you are a procrastinator, you are kind of perfectionist. Your mind wants certain, specific set up before it feels comfortable to do it. Also, one little discomfort in your task, can push you away from it, and it might take you months or years to come back to it. It's real, it happens.

[@chance2547]

I'll have to wait until 6 then......

[@dutchdriver7767]

Usman Saadat i can confirm. As a truck driver i want to follow my schedule. If im early ill do other things than i need to and if im late, even a minute im starving. I cant think of what the goal was then or where i was actually going untill i got it back on schedule or i forgave it. But its really hard

[@mrmarmellow555]

£Wow} Tis be Ta TRUTH SO! BUT T'Ending Here is Too DEp...... £;)💂👸

[@peterkamodzi1971]

8 years later, still one of the best TEDx talks out there. Thank you Tim

[@Daidus]

nothing in the fridge, guess i gotta clean my whole house now

[@simber3523]

Daidus what a small world

[@Momo-ic1vq]

Barnacle Scum procrastinating together 😂😂

[@mrcooldudelikefood]

wow daidus great moves keep it up proud of you

[@novaywete5890]

Daidus hi daidus

[@Andicus]

DAIDUSSSSSSSSS

[@n.aupperle6072]

The best thing about this video is that is exactly one of those random videos a procrastinator watches while not-doing something important.

[@emmaritahart]

✌😛😭😭😭😛✌

[@adamrbily8382]

Why did you call me out like that

[@superbuuinyourrecommended]

I feel so called out

[@jakearama]

me right now, 4pm, bed, pj’s, uak

[@buttermintle]

don't go calling me out like that 😛

[@ahmedexmor]

Honest to God, I've been procrastinating this video for five years everytime it comes up in my feed.

[@hamxahaxer7828]

I procrastinated for 3 yrs

[@rafaelmurray6870]

Me 2 XD

[@Yoongiluvbot]

Damn

[@HarpKoupenov]

I did it for 1 year I saw it 3 times! And thought I should see it later 🤣

[@nightskyisalliwannasee6827]

Same.I have procrastinaed this vid for a very long time.

[@tesfayesuszinare939]

KZbin recommended this piece 6 years ago and I marked it on the watch list while was busy with Master Thesis and I just watched it now...A facinating piece of knowlede for everyone....

[@felix3436]

When he showed the chart of how many weeks are in a 90 year life my heart skipped a beat. That is actually terrifying.

[@Meandrius]

right, and finally it is here, the panic monster...😱 "And that was the hint with the fence post." A masterpiece of psychology. If his career as a blogger does not works...

[@chancechannel2613]

I don't think there was more than 1000 boxes lol 90 year life is almost 5k weeks

[@noxusfumes3628]

Yeah and just think, most people don't even live that long.

[@wendenator]

That part has no impact for those of us who are true procrastinators. Even with the ultimate deadline, the panic monster won't appear until a week before.........

[@theledeegboros5405]

Whats the time he showed it

[@ifemcel7149]

everyone’s talking about procrastinating while watching this and even though i am, i just realized i’ve had this in my watch tomorrow playlist for almost two years and this is the first time i’m watching it💀

[@Clementine3107]

😂😂😂you procrastinating the video

[@biahhmanlun]

My *watch later* playlist crying in the corner

[@mondiramaji791]

I've my watch later playlist filled with vids that I saved since I started made my account and I still haven't seen them. 😂😂😂

[@zarithayep2968]

@@biahhmanlun I've already have 3 watch later playlist😂😭

[@CC-pi4rq]

@@mondiramaji791 Are you me?🤣🤣

[@shani-belle]

So I just spent 14 minutes and 3 seconds watching this video instead of starting an essay that's due tomorrow. Thank you, it was very enlightening. 😜🤗

[@saranickel101]

Me too :)

[@baby-gx1wf]

i have grades to do

[@randooo22]

I have 5 assignments due today welp

[@tayyibali5052]

I have an assignment, but it says i have to watch it to answer qs. And now im bored since im not a procrastinator and this is time wasting so im watching this on 1.5/1.75x speed.

[@erezsolomon3838]

I have a whole presentation about Bhutan due tomorrow. It's the night, haven't started

[@MisakaMisaka-o2u]

After 8 years all I can think about is how many times I shared this video with the caption "prove me wrong he didnt just make this powerpoint the night before"!!!!! (yes maybe the idea was there but he knew, he knew this would make it the best") . Amazing!!!

[@hedvigjeanssonrahm5389]

I think many procrastinators also have an "all or nothing" type of mindset. We also analyze things and come to the conclusion that there are so many options of what we can do right now and in the near future that we end up not doing anything at all.

[@shiningbanana693]

Indeed , there are so many things that we want to do but also can do that you only think about it but dont take the steps to do them.

[@svalbard01]

Paralysis by analysis

[@LaCajunWash]

You just literally helped me discover who I am lol thank you

[@Samurai_X_Batman]

yes it is happening with me

[@faeraya]

guys isnt that adhd

[@sonicboom4148]

I put this video in 'Watch Later'

[@Cam-wb9wn]

OMG ME TOO

[@Zoe-ur7yp]

I have at least 300 videos in ‘Watch Later’, so I made about 10 different playlists with ‘Watch Later’ videos😂

[@madli007]

Zoé 300 videos? That's rookie numbers. Try 1129 videos. I really need to clean up my watch later playlist. I'll do it as soon as I watch all of the videos I have opened up in my browser right now. The problem is, I keep getting recommended more and more videos that I need to watch 😀

[@jazzxgray]

I did that too!!! 😭😭😭

[@subcriberswithoutvideoch-br8cs]

59 videos in my watch later playlist

[@yes9825]

i’ve had this on my watch later for years

[@cole1396]

Hey can we share some lotion?

[@winnamon7587]

that is procrastination

[@sterlingsilver5937]

Lol smh

[@raanoooshh9296]

omg same and I finally watched it now😂

[@communicationbreakdown256]

oh- i see what you did

[@hermannaftaliiek8683]

This talk is delivered for me. I've been facing procrastination over the last 10 years. It still happening right now

[@arabvegan2679]

He just explained my whole life in 14 minutes.

[@hind7360]

فاشل

[@arabvegan2679]

كل إنسان ناجح كان إنسان قد فشل, شكرا على المديح

[@fatherofall7036]

Ikr

[@jacobreinbold-nagel2242]

Exactly!

[@sherrylin4723]

😂😂😂same

[@spongebobsquarepants9160]

Took me 3 months to get back to this video and finish it

[@shayoui]

LITERALLY THE SAME THING JUST HAPPENED TO ME HSTRSTRHDTF

[@sarkazical7862]

@@ed-nd3lw its just a fuckin name.

[@sarkazical7862]

@@ed-nd3lw I'm very well aware that the creator died. But so did Stan Lee, but marvel isnt dead.

[@joseservantes8123]

Took me 2 years...

[@luana6839]

LITERALLY SAME UGH WHY DO I KEEP DOING THIS LMAO

[@apoloiu1895]

The worst thing about being a procrastinator is, you know exactly why you're failing

[@TheGamingAddict445]

but too afraid to tell anyone because you think someone will get even more mad at you

[@graviton7058]

Exactly. This.

[@eylonemuskson4177]

@apoloiu and @The gaming Addict You're both 100% correct. I feel exactly the same.

[@the1crusader832]

@@eylonemuskson4177 same

[@nysenatube]

and who you're failing.

[@liemeow]

I love his talk. No prejudice, just efficient way of understanding the matter

[@shahidilhan3139]

*puts it on watch later*

[@kmurbi23]

Bruh 😂😂

[@lilcolder]

Bruh we the same person

[@simonpiskorski7875]

Just did that damn how did u know -_-

[@Iceteanpizza]

This deserves more likes😂😂😂

[@nextgenwellness]

W

[@GermaphobeMusic]

"After that, we're gonna go on a KZbin spiral" _That's... why I'm here._

[@tianajayne121]

this video is where i ended up

[@PaleCanid]

Ditttoooo 🤦

[@hopeseekr]

@@tianajayne121 I ended up here and left as soon as it was over :-/

[@revoltmahesh]

Are you all might ?

[@OlivaSullen]

I really appreciate the youtube algorithms for detecting the spiral and informing me bluntly

[@courtreinland6285]

The fact that this has 43M views is so telling.

[@aseedboi9408]

Ha

[@icebear4489]

We are all on the same boat 😅

[@amazingexplorer399]

I hypothesize the evolution of technology plays a key role in the ever growing procrastination numbers

[@jinglingliu5111]

Hahaha

[@mik6094]

IT GAINED 1M in 3 WEEKS

[@Nofinator]

I attended a course just over a month ago where I spoke about my procrastination habits and the trainer recommended this video to me. So naturally here I am watching it at 1am the morning of the follow up course.

[@-bonitoflakes-4958]

School: I'll do it at home. Home: I'll just do it at school.

[@Astitva]

That's one of the most accurate things I have ever seen in my life.

[@damienkelly909]

And the cycle repeats

[@enzo1468]

That literally happened with me 2 days ago

[@audipanggabean9624]

an obviously obvious

[@chrise3801]

😂

[@rydohg]

Not even kidding, I added this to my watch later.

[@agostov.4508]

same What's ironic is that have like 97 videos in my watch later list

[@gracetrivino4224]

SO DID I! ITS BEEN THERE SINCE LAST YEAR!

[@halo79hi96]

Lol you procrastinated watching this video

[@theuniboober]

SAME! And then I realized the irony in wtf I had just done, yelled "NO!" at myself in my head, and came back to watch the damn thing. 🙄😏

[@MQA-hc1gt]

@@theuniboober Same!! LOL

[@giraffeorganic]

Plot Twist: He came up with the entire presentation on the elevator ride up

[@sophiejaycolt4374]

Lmao

[@eli3998]

It's y is all hand drawn

[@rehenayesmin6126]

I know you're trying to be funny but this is unrealistic since he had a whole presentation and he'd have to set things up with TED.

[@giraffeorganic]

@@rehenayesmin6126 ik ur trying to get likes from people who hopefully share the same party pooper mentality as you but what's the point in pointing out a flaw in the joke that everyone here is clearly aware of? I mean you already stated that you are clearly aware of the nature of my comment yet proceed to give an assessment on the quality of the joke. Pray tell, did you graduate as a joke critique? Edit: So you decided to edit your original comment to make yourself look sane and make me, on the other hand, look like the drama queen. Well played coward 👏👏

[@IceeFish]

@@giraffeorganic damn, this is just murder

[@SibonaUlea]

Love the way,he explains about procrastination.And yes am listening while procrastinating on my assignments.

[@finleyroberts7156]

This guy is hilarious, and you can’t even deny that he’s spitting FACTS

[@Likenessofyou]

FACTS

[@robbinmcquain8469]

Finally a worthy opponent, OUR BATTLE WILL BE LEGENDARY

[@janhavis.8360]

Ohhh That spitting felt like vomiting.😂 Whatever he said embarrassed me but I have started to see animals on my shoulder now 😂. I am going to get better because I have to. We all have to. All the best everyone. 👍

[@kaavishgathani5989]

Fun fact: he planned this ted talk the night before

[@Jbbbb-k1s]

legend says he's still planning

[@boorave]

@@Jbbbb-k1s wow :0

[@佐竹春香-w6g]

that's the reason why the drawing is stick human.

[@zackzallie8735]

that explains why he's panicking the whole ted talk haha

[@amyyy4589]

UNDERRATED COMMENT

[@MurielJackson-k7y]

I watched this TED talk about 5 years ago and it had quite an impact on me as it actually motivated me to get up and get to work on things that I put off for way too long. And I will start doing this immediately tomorrow.

[@sayandahiya2461]

Me: *watches this video happily* my brain: *suddenly remembers deadline tomorrow" Me: *watches video stressfully*

[@zemmie01]

Ohhhh this is too relatable.

[@simmy4619]

How ironic we’re all watching this as we procrastinate /:

[@giacomobonomelli]

i feel you

[@angelclifford5462]

Felt that

[@randomnesschannel8820]

O frick

[@kylehanson7288]

That last slide with the boxes representing weeks gave me an existential crisis

[@clareshaughn9365]

I know I started counting the weeks and cold feel my heart beating faster and faster with each box

[@clareshaughn9365]

@@jessicap.8114 super good point

[@SunSunSunn]

I felt that man.

[@DasKarussel]

Panick monster is freaking out right now, THOSE ARE NOT ENOUGH BOXES AT ALL

[@krbombo6659]

Exactly the same... I'm really freaking out SOMEBODY HELP PLZ

[@Matthew_Klepadlo]

I LOVE those procrastinator feeling! Anxiety, stress, self-hatred, depression… You know! FUN!

[@abdullahsepic]

the dark playground be like

[@codinginflow]

"I procrastinate by watching this video" - Every comment section of every procrastination video on KZbin

[@syntaxusdogmata3333]

I plan on replying to your comment tomorrow.

[@jakubfrei3757]

:D :D :D

[@KappaOhm]

I mean, they are probably not wrong

[@tastelikechinahadababyandn9928]

this video really did not change me in a way i wanted to feel change.

[@noahrondon3916]

Also comments like this

[@Poatatero]

I’m definitely not the only one watching this while procrastinating

[@chocolatemilk7157]

Heheheheh... what do you mean? I’m not- I’m not procrastinating... why would you think that? Hehehhhehe....

[@williamhuynh869]

I used this TED talk for my final exam. You guys are learning things while doing some questionable activities

[@mashdptts]

No... No way! im not... what do you mean i have work to do?

[@ananyaarahunathan3196]

True

[@mmxhii]

nope

[@user-lz3fs9lw1j]

This video is on my 'watch later' KZbin list from 1 month...

[@karinaovo]

“watch later" is triggering procrastinators’ procrastinations xD

[@missjellybean288]

OK NO WAY THERE WERE OTHERS LIKE THIS, MINE WAS ON THERE SINCE LAST YEAR

[@petermurimi1562]

hahaha... same case here.

[@MihaiPocol99]

I can't believe it=))) same case here since August 2018 I suppose

[@wittyschmitty1192]

Legit at least three months for me.

[@stephm4349]

I am SO loving this!!!! It’s unbelievable (and comforting) to know there are so many of us like this out there!!! Thank you so much for this video!

[@kiyspinner8009]

When your procrastinating leads to learning about procrastinating...

[@Claudiosoaress]

I guess that's the good procrastination

[@mr.munger]

You've gone full circle, the Padawan is now the Master

[@kinchowangmo4144]

😂🤣😂🤣me too

[@DiegoSenge]

@@Claudiosoaress That's your rationalization mind trying to justify letting the monkey take the wheel.

[@kennity340]

exactly

[@Ravioli_-vd4wb]

In my brain the monkey killed the decision maker and completely took over

[@arkhamasylum8972]

The panic monster is still there. He's always there.

[@koig8393]

@@arkhamasylum8972 the panic monster and the monkey are homies so theres nothing we can do anymore

[@michaelhopkins6610]

Same

[@imaginemiles1133]

Yeah, you've been meaning to make this comment for 3 years.

[@kennyodo]

the rational decision maker is scared of the monkey and turned into the panic monster

[@masintanputriapriani1044]

I never found a person could explain something this beautifully, perfectly, and easily understood just like this!

[@sordbird5356]

And funny! 😂😂😂

[@addiegupta]

This has been in my watch later playlist for 6 years now, finally watched it today. Great stuff!

[@amilyester]

*adds this to Watch Later*

[@andonforrer4136]

Best comment ever

[@ajon6205]

I literally laughed so loud when I found out what it meant

[@orenjiheartss]

Me too, I have been willing to watch this vid for a long time coz it was often in my recommendations but I would procrastinate by watching other videos until today when I finally decided to watch this just to procastinate reading for my test today

[@ownage722]

i have put this video off at least 5 times

[@blanksp1_]

Me literally every day

[@elijahhense7015]

Who else got hyped when he said they thought it was the best thesis

[@SMya-xk3jr]

Like... There's hope for me YET!

[@nemothekitten3994]

😂😂i thought oh yeah

[@s.m.3608]

Snuff Dragon He got me going 🙈

[@aohien1904]

LOL I was like...Again, another unrealistic video...shoundn't have clicked it

[@BortaMaga]

lol I knew that was satire

[@No-bg6hz]

I appreciate the people in the audience actually taking notes.... of the monkey.... and the panic monster....

[@papaluego9507]

I bet some of them are drawing them aswell

[@arindam1249]

@@papaluego9507 some of them said, well the pictures are easy, We'll do it later ...... 🐒

[@billuchoudhary4436]

@@papaluego9507 🤣

[@lovelyanngupta8569]

This is like a wake up call for me, to really start something in reality. Thank you.

[@missedits6403]

Look at that mans eyes, he made this presentation last night

[@TiaguinhoMu]

Nah I will probally watch it soon, for now I just paused it and feel like reading the comments. Is the video cool ?

[@installtherodent7571]

Didn't see the video yet, decided to open my eyes later.

[@kschowdary1]

@@installtherodent7571 Lmao

[@kschowdary1]

I sleep well but my eyes still look so sleepy and have dark circles no matter what sooo....but who knows?!

[@kschowdary1]

@@TiaguinhoMu Well you can, kinda funny but good I guess.

[@shivanshusingh2878]

Some of the famous couples: Adam - Eve Romeo - Juliet Procastinator - Deadlines

[@shilpamondol1070]

😄 haha good one !!

[@shilpamondol1070]

So true lol

[@a.m.thepro4956]

SHIVANSHU SINGH I feel you

[@syzygyarchives]

You have no idea how underrated this is

[@asunraychan]

The amount of stress that I got from being guilty of procrastination is higher than the stress from my actual work.

[@icebear4489]

Fr

[@ranahhahmed3943]

This is so me im literally panicking rn yet not getting anything done i hate me

[@liyaziiii3026]

True

[@shweta3.097]

bruuhhhh

[@mackattack9650]

there’s actually something like that called executive dysfunction

[@fizmon3439]

I got thru life with the panic monster. Then I retired and had no deadlines. I have been a sail boat without any wind for four years. Thank you for the chart of how many weeks are in a 90 year life. I now have a new deadline and I’m in full panic mode.

[@binirl8761]

me: "I must stop procrastinating" also me: *watches this instead of doing hw*

[@kataphorav6842]

Exactly my story right now haha!

[@Spider-Too-Too]

i hate myself

[@yu4233]

Same

[@Wi11iam69]

Owen Bunny same

[@XxDaveXx77]

Same

[@Lola-s1y]

Remember kids; If you wait until the last minute, it only takes a minute to do

[@itwasajoke7219]

Wise words, truly wise words

[@avipatel5239]

that was a good one

[@giljorge7479]

@The ChadDevil legend

[@faithlynn1028]

Several of my friends wait until an hour before something is due and then just grind until they finish it. It only takes and hour if you have only an hour 😅

[@shuen4729]

this comment tho

[@spam2680]

My monkey has built up a tolerance to the panic monster. My monkey doesn't fear deadlines anymore and now I am scared for my future

[@baron2062]

@Jean Neige pretty much this. Its like the monkey takes over, then drinks a gallon of alcohol and falls asleep without letting go of the wheel

[@lahoy]

yeah

[@4ll_Pretty_0_Ability]

A man once said "Just Do It!"

[@baron2062]

@@4ll_Pretty_0_Ability That man is currently being beaten unconscious by the drunk Instant Gratification monkey

[@fearreavers]

Add depression and you stop caring

[@Lannguyen-ft1ug]

I watched this video many times. Until now, I still have struggled with this habit. Hope that, I can do better this year. Dont need to remove this habit, but I need to manage my time better.

[@noyoutubeidontwanttotakeyo4946]

A procrastinator's favorite day of the week is tomorrow.

[@DeputyRipper]

Nah, I'll wait till the day after.

[@bibaaa.1820]

No KZbin I dont want to take your surveys THIS IS SO FUNNYYYYY

[@sugyananand4339]

What if it's a Saturday ?

[@bluesoul1260]

Nah tomorrow is scary because I have a test

[@tiggerthecat5525]

@@bluesoul1260 im going to stop procrastinating one day

[@moshlingzoo]

This is so accurate it hurts.

[@Murmurrr]

+Name&#39;s Bondevik. Lukas Bondevik. Your comment made me laugh so hard. And then cry...

[@littleconnormcd]

#relatable

[@moshlingzoo]

Jalunius - Sorry.

[@Meowmeow12345meow]

lol hetalia

[@sharkkitten8713]

+Name&#39;s Bondevik. Lukas Bondevik. yep

[@silverlight2677]

man! this talk was amazing! now im motivated to stop procrastinating and live my life to the fullest! i'll start next week.

[@libertyblue159]

ooooo only three more days!!!

[@TheDarkalu]

Guess I missed it by a day. Woops. Guess one more week won't harm me

[@suptho808]

Its been a week have you started?

[@silverlight2677]

nah~ i'll start tomorrow.

[@handlesarestupid69]

@@silverlight2677 i respect that

[@stephm4349]

Was assigned to watch this for school (college). Oh my gosh, this guy is SOOOOO ME!!!!!! I haven’t finished watching yet, but I am getting such a kick out of everything he’s saying! I can so relate. It’s always comforting to hear someone who understands. The struggle is REAL!!!!! Grateful for this video.

[@crestiebros1336]

Why do you only have one like

[@rebelnumber3]

I'm literally procrastinating by watching this and furthermore by reading the comments and then writing my own.

[@calbudd1138]

same bro, same

[@pogoxmads1037]

lol me too

[@user-lc7xb7wx7d]

Saaame😂😂😂

[@mikaylajbmartin]

same. im weak

[@lisabeth9563]

Samee

[@nataliebowen7636]

The frustration was not that they werent able to chase their dreams its that they werent even able to start chasing them” 12:30-12:37 ( that GOT me, HARD )

[@EdgyEspresso]

Yea. I’m dealing with that as well.

[@EdgyEspresso]

It really sucks.

[@koinzellascheriit4282]

I can't even joke about how hard it was

[@Hannah-mj9bi]

It was all a laugh until that point and then it got REAL

[@marypagac305]

I don’t want to be who I am. This is one of the saddest things I’ve seen.

[@bobfred4410]

never knew my whole life could be explained in 14 minutes

[@CrystalGreymon]

Never knew mine could be explained in less than 2.

[@pradyumnachendke363]

😆😂😆

[@Ai-do4eq]

+me *______*

[@mymelodyyy]

O_O

[@Twisthiphop]

Ahahaha

[@mar0000]

i've rewatched this ted talk countless times in the past years and it always helps me

[@haydenmalley1916]

Me: Damn this is good inspiration to stop procrastinating Also Me: *scrolling through comments for 10 min doing absolutely nothing*

[@biggangbangonmylang3210]

Haha yea

[@heretustay]

Ope, ya got me! 😅😅😅

[@im14037]

.......

[@CometMothman]

*AAaaaAa A AAAa same*

[@angelrosario6282]

Lmaooooo

[@sophiewilson5461]

oh the irony of me adding this video to my "watch later" list

[@1roach0]

Same

[@austinwiebe3801]

I have upwards of 300 watch later videos that I will likely never watch, y'all have rookie numbers

[@zee_lolaj7382]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@guillermomora6493]

I never let it go over 90 I just start getting rid of them I dont like having high numbers

[@andresmc4213]

I have near 300 watch later videos and this one will probably stay there for a while before I clean the watch later list

[@juniperberry58]

*watches video about how bad procrastination is instead of doing my homework*

[@anonymus218]

Same

[@coolbeans5992]

Lol that’s what I’m doing rn

[@fastestninjaboy6768]

That's me

[@capncook2006]

you mean instead of making a funny and original joke?

[@nic8671]

Who's here watching this instead of working on something that needs to be finished?

[@vihalkaviyarau9044]

An eye opener for me. Thank you Tim Urban.

[@vigneshrajmohan]

im procrastinating right now

[@Ishamv3]

+RubberDuckStudios "JUST DO IT!"

[@lukasg4807]

+RubberDuckStudios Me to

[@saphired02]

+RubberDuckStudios me to :(

[@devonducharme4682]

+RubberDuckStudios same

[@relei]

Procastinaception... btw me too 😂

[@LuxusTwiQz]

I felt guilty during the whole TED Talk

[@dontod430]

Same, i have 4 homeworks and a review due a month ago and this is the last day, I'm still procrastinating

[@SharatS]

Cuz you're in the dark playground.

[@foodmomma5240]

My monkey wont give me the controls anymore i am in my course retaking a class because i have to write papers.

[@chabengzz_]

@Yu Jiun YUAN i have over 20 homeworks to do and got scolded by many teachers but here i am 😃 (don't worry i really am gonna do them after i watch this KHJSDKASJDAKH)

[@ahmxdhsn]

i have like 6 tests and 5 homeworks and the deadline is tommorow and my panic monster is awakeing Abhvgvdhmbguvbfewhbfb rbfrvbjkfbvgnrenegnkrnbgjbgnkabjAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA edit: my panic monster didnt wake up and my monkey never went away :(