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

Tim Urban knows that procrastination doesn't make sense, but he's never been able to shake his habit of waiting until the last minute to get things done. In this hilarious and insightful talk, Urban takes us on a journey through KZbin binges, Wikipedia rabbit holes and bouts of staring out the window -- and encourages us to think harder about what we're really procrastinating on, before we run out of time.
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[@johnchessant3012]

First! and yes I am currently in the Dark Playground

[@Prisal1]

hi

[@shndowalt]

ok

[@yakisobi]

@@shndowalt ok

[@Epicwok]

It’s bad

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@user-ve3iu1oz4m]

I like how he makes it a presentation that could be explained to a 5 year old, but is so profound at the same time.

[@bobbyh2720]

The sad ting is that most procrastinators like me cant even enjoy the present moment when we are procrastinating. All we can think about is how much we are dreading working on what we need to do

[@sarahcrisp9194]

ugh yes. when I read while procrastinating, I'm so busy feeling guilty I look back later and I can't even remember what I read

[@dodders8233]

Haha! My cookie. same

[@torta7922]

Bobby H your not procrastinating correctly if your dreading about work your not doing

[@youknowwho5754]

+Gonza Perez ya bro 😎. I understand tat

[@obalicsystem4746]

Bobby H Yeaaa dawg you have fuckin right now🙈🙈👳🏽‍♀️

[@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.

[@realQuiGon]

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.

[@cheriem432]

I was so happy for you, until I got to your last sentence. Now, I'm not.

[@realemperorkuzco]

​@@cheriem432 What was the last sentence, I didn't finish reading it.

[@Silver23399]

lollll that was good@@realemperorkuzco

[@doggo7166]

I watched this TED talk this year and the same thing happened but I decided I would do it next year since this year has already started.

[@bachirtarif4101]

this is one of the best TED talks ever

[@user-kg7tc3ik1d]

Yes!! I was looking for this comment

[@memerrymerryme2399]

Why is no one talking about this like both content and humor is just top notch

[@kaavishgathani5989]

Fun fact: he planned this ted talk the night before

[@user-sk7il1ur9s]

legend says he's still planning

[@boorave]

@@user-sk7il1ur9s wow :0

[@user-nc7mx4cd5z]

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

[@-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]

😂

[@traderyogen8675]

KZbin recommended this 5 years ago and I marked it on watch later list ...after 5 years I'm watching this masterpiece.....

[@mustafaadil4165]

The Most Re-watchable Ted talk EVER!!

[@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

[@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

[@Daph909]

Anyone else here who's always found this TED talk extremely relatable and then got diagnosed with ADHD as a full grown adult? It explains so much😅

[@moaadkhamlich5611]

Are u on meds now ?

[@Daph909]

@@moaadkhamlich5611 Only when I'm working. It helps most of the time. Not always though 😅

[@doggo7166]

I was already diagnosed but maybe I did watch this video in the past before I was diagnosed. I am not an adult though. I have to take meds even though I don't want to because I am difficult for my parents off them. I procrastinate while on them but if I missed for a day I would likely be able to do nothing. I wouldn't even be able to read a book or something like that.

[@slbellue6874]

ADHD is a cop out diagnosis, especially for adults.

[@doggo7166]

@@slbellue6874What do you mean? Do you mean you can cop out of having ADHD or that ADHD is used to cop out of something you don't what do do?

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@SuperAxat]

what a storyteller. the characters, narrative and the lesson were beautifully delivered.

[@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.

[@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

[@noyoutubeidontwanttotakeyo4946]

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

[@leadtheelite6676]

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

[@hilol825]

To anyone relating to this: please look into whether or not you have ADHD. It's not always like the stereotype, and, if you *do* have it... It may just stop a lifetime of shame, guilt, frustration, thinking you're stupid or lazy, ect. Just consider it, before you realize that all this time, it simply wasn't your fault. Stay safe c:

[@j.p.1492]

Was thinking the same thing. Executive disfunction and dopamine disregulation is often overlooked but a big part of ADHD

[@artisticNEEN]

Thank you so much I was looking for this comment..

[@EmeraldStudios130]

I related to this first time I watched this and now I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD. It’s been a wild ride.

[@EmeraldStudios130]

@@oppenheimer11 Well, I just got diagnosed this year so I’m still learning. Medication can help but having strategies to help deal with it helps the other part. Talk to a doctor about it and they will help you to find someone to test you. The channel I go to for strategies is HowToADHD. They have helped me quite a bit. Also a doctor can prescribe medication for ADHD. I take a non-stimulant medication. Your doctor can help you figure out if stimulants or non-stimulants help you more. They typically try a non-stimulant first because those are less heavy on the heart. Stimulants regulate heart rate while non-stimulants tend to work on the mind. However, this can vary from person to person. Talking to a doctor is a good first step and checking out that ADHD channel can help too.

[@hilol825]

@@oppenheimer11 There's no way to really get rid of it, since it's a type of neurodiversity (basically, it's just how your brain functions). However, you could look into behavioral therapy (with a psychologist who specializes in ADHD) and/or go to a psychiatrist and ask about a possible diagnosis and farmacological treatment; both of those at the same time seem to be of good help to many people :>

[@nandynandhini]

This is probably the most lightest, breeziest TED talks I've ever seen! Only Tim Urban can deliver a concept so complex in such light and hearty nature. 😃

[@virginiaayala6175]

When you procrastinate by watching this video but make it worse by reading every single comment

[@F0TSarah]

I feel called out

[@asdfjkl7496]

AAAAH, YOU GOT ME. OK, I'll go pay my bills and get my car worked on now. Thanks, my Panic Monster friend.

[@nihalkumar8228]

Its me...😂😂

[@samuelbeltran2649]

🤫

[@friendlyneighborhoodasianm912]

you didnt have to hurt me like that

[@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.

[@RickMckee-nq4ni]

It is happening folks, the future of work is being redesigned. Yes, More tech companies wants to fire more workers from next week: "The third wave is going to happen next week. That affects everybody in the biz teams, including in my organization. It's just a time of great anxiety and uncertainty" Says Meta President.

[@Andrian-ch3on]

Time and tide will not wait for any person. That means we must pay attention to how new technologies, and specifically AI, will make it easier for companies to become more efficient. Simply, this companies may not need a lot of workers, your bank may not need many staff. Your insurer may not need many workers. And the list keeps growing.

[@AndrianWiener]

It has nothing to do with AI. Economic distress in America is enormous. Many banks have gone under. Inflation is biting harder. Ukrain miscalculation is obvious. Facebook has been using AI in most of its features and products for more than 15 years now, so Ai has nothing to do with it. They embarked on unprofitable projects. And over hired. Apple has never laid off employees despite the economic downturn. They did well in hiring and never had failed projects. Metaverse failed. Gaming projects failed. Fintech, Lira failed. In the last 20 months, Sanbberg left, nobody is there to "tame the lion" Most Tech companies went woke: hired talents in order to prevent competitors from having access, they kept them idle, just to hijack a pool of talent. Over hired without proper assessment and protection. The existing projects couldn't turn in expected revenue, even before inflation war in USA set it. Let's put it in perspective without blaming AI. 95% of big tech have been using AI in the last 15 years. Building a passive income is a real hedge against inflation. Such is a thing that won't fail when the govt and the big tech fails.

[@VitaliiSych]

It has nothing to do with AI. Economic distress in America is enormous. Many banks have gone under. Inflation is biting harder. Ukrain miscalculation is obvious. Facebook has been using AI in most of its features and products for more than 15 years now, so Ai has nothing to do with it. They embarked on unprofitable projects. And over hired. Apple has never laid off employees despite the economic downturn. They did well in hiring and never had failed projects. Metaverse failed. Gaming projects failed. Fintech, Lira failed. In the last 20 months, Sanbberg left, nobody is there to "tame the lion" Most Tech companies went woke: hired talents in order to prevent competitors from having access, they kept them idle, just to hijack a pool of talent. Over hired without proper assessment and protection. The existing projects couldn't turn in expected revenue, even before inflation war in USA set it. Let's put it in perspective without blaming AI. 95% of big tech have been using AI in the last 15 years. Building a passive income is a real hedge against inflation. Such is a thing that won't fail when the govt and the big tech fails.

[@AndrianWiener]

I wish I could tackle your submission but I already threw in the towel before I read the last line. I give it to you on this. I'm very interested in building a passive income but it seems like I will need a lot of coaching as I do not posses the required expertise. You on the other hand seem very well knowledgeable in that field, can you give out some tips on getting started with passive income or can you recommend a personal financial coach?

[@VitaliiSych]

@@AndrianWiener focus on acquiring a trusted advisor who can guide you. With their assistance, you can engage in trading and generate profits in stock and cryptocurrency markets, even if you lack prior knowledge.Why not look up "Jennifer Puckett Hunter? Sh's a great fit.

[@beapalmam]

One of the most inspired TED Talks I have ever seen, as a teacher I love TED talks and this is one of my favourites, every year I show this to my students. Es una de mis charlas TED favoritas, se la muestro a mis estudiantes todos los años, me parece inspiradora y atingente.

[@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.

[@youssef_rashed]

I think my monkey is not scared of the panic monster anymore.

[@phoenixwiseman4018]

Youssef Rashed yup

[@arnedegreef7421]

Same

[@spyrowiththat8084]

I wish all of you good luck trying to catch that fucking wheel again

[@guineapigmart882]

Same problem

[@addidas3167]

That tends to happen when their meetings become too frequent

[@lvanyashastry9]

This is one video I revisit time and again. Every single time I just amazed on how captivating it is!

[@bing4311]

I really admire his way of talking here; hats off to keep it all engaging, fun and informative at the same time

[@albertornsigursson9142]

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

[@theentirecastof_eeef]

same

[@elizabethcatlion7015]

same

[@user-nz8on9wk1i]

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

[@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

[@nicholasjones5995]

He looks directly into the camera when he says "We all need to take a long hard look at that calendar." He is deliberately speaking to each of us directly. Really excellent talk. I'm going to spend the next three hours rewatching this speech until I stop procrastinating :)

[@phoenixfriend]

I have never heard such an accurate description of my brain as this. Pretty much everything he says throughout the video is me my whole life. I've rewatched it so many times now.

[@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 /:

[@giacomobonomelli8904]

i feel you

[@angelclifford5462]

Felt that

[@randomnesschannel8820]

O frick

[@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

[@ReubenJames1000]

My favourite TED talk of all time, I always come back to it. Life changing insights.

[@nelsveane]

Every time I feel bad about something in my life, like I should be doing more or more quickly, I come back here and watch this video again. Makes me see my procrastinating process with lightness... And look for ways to be better.

[@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.

[@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?

[@user-ys1rr5tp7d]

This is one of the most relatable videos I have ever watched. It perfectly summed up everything that I think in a way that anyone could understand. I'm procrastinating on 3 things simultaneously by writing this. I'll get back to work now.

[@Faithandhumanity9875]

The most eloquently put message of all time! I love the life calendar idea!!!! What a great notion!

[@binirl8761]

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

[@kataphorav6842]

Exactly my story right now haha!

[@owenbunny4023]

i hate myself

[@yu4233]

Same

[@Wi11iam69]

Owen Bunny same

[@XxDaveXx77]

Same

[@Chaziltasm]

I'm procrastinating by watching a video about procrastinating.

[@himbalodzodenever]

+Tom Bombadil I am procrastinating procastination.

[@elmuritard5718]

+Yellownes Procrastiception at it's finnest

[@AstEternal]

+Hejira#2854 Better go play some more League.

[@daultonbaird6314]

+Hejira#2854 Me too

[@faizaashfaq6866]

Same😂😂

[@Ronald-Butler]

Possibly my favorite Ted Talk. I watch it ever so often. I relate, feel understood, reminded that it will be OK, and strangely motivated to keep going, all at the same time.

[@olaleykhan]

I keep coming back to this video and it does the trick all the time

[@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” (🙀 )

[@snesjkksdnuesjjsj]

He got much views i will too just wait

[@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....."

[@usmansaadat1593]

This is so true.

[@usmansaadat1593]

@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

[@mrmarmellow563]

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

[@mish6568]

I like how he gives info and at the same time makes it fun.

[@peterkamodzi1971]

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

[@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

[@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

[@WalterHartwellWhite119]

This video sat in my watch later list for like a year and I finally got around to watching it

[@Varun_79]

He is not only a blogger but also awesome stand-up comedian!

[@stellajiang8842]

plot twist: he wrote the speech in the car on the way to the conference

[@lebrinrajanlevi]

Amen

[@embat8779]

Yup. And the solution bit? Still waiting....

[@stellajiang8842]

True, but anything is possible with the power of PRocRaStinAtiON ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@adisuyash]

Shreya hand drawn on notes app ...just before 5 minutes..😏

[@TheAnschi97]

Plot twist: he wrote this speech because he procrastinated so much and didn’t come up with other stuff and just talked his way out of it by telling why it happened. But he did it brilliantly

[@vigneshrajmohan]

im procrastinating right now

[@IshamTrivedi]

+RubberDuckStudios "JUST DO IT!"

[@lukasg4807]

+RubberDuckStudios Me to

[@saphired02]

+RubberDuckStudios me to :(

[@devonducharme4682]

+RubberDuckStudios same

[@relei]

Procastinaception... btw me too 😂

[@matthewcorr2521]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:12 📚 The typical workflow of writing papers doesn't work for him; procrastination kicks in. 00:41 📈 Thought his 90-page senior thesis would be different, but procrastination still got the best of him. 01:43 ⏱️ Pulled two all-nighters to complete his 90-page thesis just in time, but it was not well-received. 02:49 🖋️ Tim Urban is a writer-blogger who decided to investigate procrastination. 03:18 🧠 Brain scans suggest procrastinators and non-procrastinators have different brain structures. 03:50 🐒 Introduces the concept of the "Instant Gratification Monkey" in the procrastinator's brain. 05:24 🐾 Instant Gratification Monkey doesn't understand the complexities of modern civilization. 06:25 🌑 Describes the "Dark Playground," a zone where procrastinators spend time when they shouldn't. 07:26 😱 Introduces the "Panic Monster," the only entity the Monkey is afraid of. 08:32 🌏 Even the opportunity to give a TED Talk didn't initially overpower procrastination. 09:32 🚨 The Panic Monster wakes up as the deadline approaches, finally enabling focused work. 10:02 📧 Tim Urban was flooded with emails from people across various professions relating to his description of procrastination, indicating it's a widespread issue. 10:31 😔 The light tone of Tim's blog post contrasted with the heavy emotional burden that procrastination had placed on people's lives. 11:04 ⏰ There are two types of procrastination: one with deadlines, where the "Panic Monster" kicks in, and one without deadlines, which is more detrimental in the long run. 11:32 🏃‍♀️ Procrastination affects not just work, but other areas of life like health and relationships, where there are no immediate deadlines to invoke the Panic Monster. 12:00 😢 Long-term procrastination can lead to feelings of unhappiness and regret, making people feel like spectators in their own lives. 12:30 🚀 The frustration for many isn't about not achieving dreams, but not even starting to chase them. 13:03 🗓️ Tim introduces the "Life Calendar," emphasizing the limited time we have, and argues that everyone is procrastinating on something in life. 13:37 ⏳ The urgency to address procrastination should start soon, given the limited "boxes" in the Life Calendar. Made with HARPA AI

[@jjseas2003]

I'm literally giving an informative speech about procrastination and decided to rewatch this video for the hundredth time. This is simply too relatable and is such a great way at explaining procrastination to people.

[@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

[@lucasgallagher2588]

Freshman year: " I did my homework at like 11 last night" Sophomore year: "I did my homework the morning of" Junior year: "I did my homework before class" Senior year: "I did my homework during class and then told my teacher I just found it"

[@andrewg254]

I'm a freshman, but I do homework like a junior

[@alinamorales6418]

I’m in middle school and I already doing the last one

[@thewatermelonlion2952]

I tried to do that last one 8th grade.

[@_stealth_313]

As a Freshmen taking advanced High school classes at my Early College, then taking college courses second semester, I learned quickly to stop procrastinating. But I still do.

[@thewatermelonlion2952]

@@_stealth_313 help me with that what do I do im a high school freshman and I need to stop it with the monkey before I got into trig and ap classes next year

[@shakirwang6564]

The best, most straight forward, and most applicable ted talk ever given.

[@nabilabasri7303]

As a procrastinator itself, i find it relatable with my life since i have been doing it starting teenager. Yes, its difficult to remove the bad habit but like the speaker said, everyone has the procrastination except how they manage to control it.

[@zachmaxwell481]

The irony is, by watching this, I’m procrastinating.

[@diazuniversite6209]

Agreed.

[@amansinghrollno-7167]

Panic monster 👹

[@inderpreetkaur1551]

fml yes

[@shehnazk.a7488]

Haha..yes

[@ayankanungo1988]

Same

[@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

[@rohangeorge712]

im back 4 months later. was a nice summer vacation, now im in junior year with 5 aps. glad to say this video got me back on track

[@changbeerbeer]

One of the best TED presentations I’ve seen, what a great speaker! ❤👌

[@user-dq2un9yc1b]

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

[@AAA-master-]

i bet almost everyone watching this has something better to do

[@InventMyTory]

AAA-master-2002 studying for my chem exam

[@pietromazzocco145]

I am supposed to study lol

[@ABEW19043]

I have to write a paper critiquing this speech. So ha! Just gonna ignore that said paper is due in a few hours and I've had weeks to do it though.

[@connorsweeney7369]

like sleep

[@bandito.6500]

Sleeping

[@Upanishadicsaint]

I downloaded this video two month finally today I watched it in a library while procrastinating on my study.

[@paullive980]

01/01/24 Good luck to everyone this year!

[@marrie1ify]

I'm watching this while procrastinating and consoling myself saying at least I'm watching something that's giving me knowledge and not useless videos of cute baby goats.

[@ShailajaMallick]

idontthink shesnormal omg same! But now I want to watch videos of cute baby goats :-P

[@user-zg8nz3ih3t]

me too

[@sunkissedkekgethilwe4885]

I should be studying ...but for some reason, I ended up here??? I wonder why?

[@BharathBhushan13]

same here.

[@BharathBhushan13]

+Creativinyx I have my exams in December first week. thinking I can gain something watching this video. but I only watched a couple of oter videos after finishing this. I have no idea how i'm gonna finish my 4 subjects in the next 3 months time. lol

[@ninjabotxl7315]

Plot twist: the reason the drawings look so bad is that he was making this ted talk right before he was on stage.

[@ethan8017]

At the end: Yeah don't worry about these images, I drew them backstage while the guy before me was presenting.

[@learningsomething8904]

let's be the fun thing for you - i'm a non native english user and i see this on youtube recommendation and i suddenly opened the g translater on new tab , just typed 'procrastinator', understanded the meaning , watched the video ,noticed some of monkey and monster drawings , checkout the comment section, find the famous comment tag (your's) "PLOT TWIST",close the lap , then go to sleep ! that's how ended up my today !

[@BlindedbyNostalgia7]

he actually did write a blog post about how he procrastinated on this talk a ton

[@bingotheweirdo8118]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqLLgoWDnbp-Z9E

[@mrpumpkin8289]

@@learningsomething8904 Then how did you retype this comment if you already gone to sleep and ended up your day ?

[@narsipuramsaiumashankar3492]

Explaining the procastinator mind in metaphorical way is very good and it is easy to conceive the information . I really enjoyed this ted talk.

[@lorena_lucas]

This video has been on my 'watch later' list for years. Funny that I procrastinate watching a video about procrastination. Decided to finally watch it because I'm trying to change, and this is sort of a symbol.

[@DarkBlade6690]

Procrastinators unite... tomorrow!!!

[@Future_Pheonix]

Ahahaha X,D

[@Solidrocktron]

Lol

[@abdisexy619]

+David McKee Y tomorrow lets unite next week

[@Kroatowa]

+Abdullahi Abdi Uhm... I can't next week. How about next year? :D

[@d0x]

+Kroatowa nah bruh a eon

[@honeyrose8611]

I bet everyone watching this is procrastinating by watching a video about procrastination 😂

[@unkn0wn4life79]

On me we are

[@Darren-ob6uh]

Yep...the irony!

[@knighteagle9217]

Absolutely true

[@Ingrid922]

Someone might be waiting for me to hurry up and take a shower so I can come over. Or not.

[@Darren-ob6uh]

@@Ingrid922 don't get that comment?

[@abeenasabdel3061]

I love this guy instantly. Thank you so much.

[@magnawiz]

Finally got around to watching this after it's been on my watch later for over a year. I'll watch the rest the next chance I get!

[@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

[@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).

[@IWatchThemforYou]

"You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today." - Abraham Lincoln Great video

[@user-zz9lf6lo3n]

I love this ted talk so much, I can't explain. I love the presentation, I love the ending even more.

[@iccaruuss]

Real procrastinator adds a tonne of KZbin videos to “save to watch later” and never end up watching them

[@caseoink9080]

how did you know?

[@RA-il3rw]

I have like 400 and something in my watch later I need to remove it all 😔✋

[@RA-il3rw]

@Angelique bro wtf

[@imogenl6454]

... i have 1653 videos in my watch later playlist...

[@janasisu]

Around 20 000, many playlists, some of them well organized. I'm currently deleting similar amount of Chrome bookmarks, though.

[@chrysoula5226]

all us procrastinators reading other procrastinators comments feeling like at least we are not ruining our lives alone lol

[@shashanksingh7948]

True

[@brie775]

You nailed it HAHAHA

[@bhumikadasila607]

lol true

[@chrysoula5226]

@@bhumikadasila607 I even procrastinate watching Netflix I need help lol

[@baronsengir187]

oooh yes.

[@thaiflavorbubblemilkteadrink]

I really love this Ted Talk. I come back now and again while I'm procrastinating to become inspired to start whatever I'm supposed to be working on, and it really helps! Thank you very much :D

[@TheEDOTONY]

It’s crazy how i kept this video in the “watch later” playlist for 3 years

[@lovebug5327]

POV: you got this in your recommended while your procrastinating.

[@mehpainter]

Yep, and it’s great for me because I can say I’m learning at least

[@homeslicebreadslice8849]

Stop im procrastinating stopping procrastinating

[@heywhale1880]

Yeah, I am going to start to do my work now

[@panstudios586]

Stop stalking me

[@coolesttris5102]

Damn stappppppp

[@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

[@Blackmourne1]

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

[@kennity340]

exactly

[@user-of9hu5if5d]

Watching it from time to time to get motivated.... always work. crazy.

[@SibonaUlea]

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

[@mothmultimedia]

I think my monkey “accidentally” killed my panic monster.........

[@nanakwamebaah530]

I think I handed mine the gun lol

[@kurisu6312]

I love the comment sections, they make me feel not alone

[@menelikm9779]

@@kurisu6312 I know, I just wish there was a solution...

[@steffliot3788]

Omg😂😂😂

[@morgangrace2467]

SAME

[@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.

[@DaGachy]

An inspirational talk about procastination. Thought it would be complex but he really expressed it in the best way.

[@psic.sandraavila7758]

One of my favorite TED talks, it was clear and fun ❤!

[@roisinr9904]

my brain: do ur homework me: ok wait i need to watch this video about procrastinating first

[@samthemusicman2306]

I am watching this for an assignment

[@spriteiscool1631]

litterly me

[@natasa04tsats15]

Wow same. I'm writing a test in 20mins but sure let's watch this 14 min video

[@liusiteng6690]

Me rn

[@justinhatfield2752]

Guilty as charged

[@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

[@snigdhatiwari]

don't go calling me out like that 😛

[@vijaymishra000]

Finally compeled watching this Ted talk after procrastinating it for 6 months. Thankyou 😊