Tricks for Combatting Procrastination | Tim Ferriss | Big Think

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[@videolane]

Break into small tasks. Make them actionable. Make them easy to do. Do it within fixed time. Be socially accountable.

[@MarcusWiderberg]

VideoLane lower your standards

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VideoLane Wow, Great Advice...

[@TheGeorgee]

Hey, I don't have to watch the whole video now, you jerk!

[@faloudeepgupta5011]

i literally saved 10min of my life by this

[@rrek7]

Can't wait to watch this later...

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rrek7 lol'd 😅

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Just watch 10 seconds of it. That shouldn't be too hard.

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You mean "can wait"

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hey its later

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Watch 5 secouds per week

[@MrChezzwizz]

I'm not sure why, but everything this guy is saying and the way he is communicating it, registers with me more than most other "technique" videos I've watched prior. Good stuff. Set a low bar.. Love it.

[@ThisIsMyFullName]

"Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs." -Henry Ford

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ThisIsMyFullName post quotes at youtube and think that you are not procrastinating ;)

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aye shit she's hot - Ghandi

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Well we haven't been very good at curing certain diseases. Or creating a theory of everyhing :)

[@Mussi93]

@@dennisdeslager3382 But we are working on them. In small parts.

[@dostthouevenlogicbrethren1739]

Tony Robbins uses a similar technique for making bets. Instead of just making a bet to pay if you don't achieve the goal, he makes it a donation to a cause that he strongly opposes. It's amazing how motivated you will be to not support something you are against!

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I'll watch 45 seconds of this video every day for two weeks.

[@xyhmo]

That was my plan but I didn't get started.

[@Fudgeey]

Watching this got me to start on an assignment I've been putting off for 2 weeks now. Finished the largest chunk of work, now just have to edit it down.

[@hishamhaidar8701]

this is the best video for procrastinators and it helped me a lot. i started going to the gym and do the minimal amount of work but continued going after a month i was doing at least 1.5 hours of good workout. thank you.

[@TheRaizo101]

This video really comes in handy in order to procrastinate during finals week. Thanks!

[@ThrottleKitty]

**procrastinates watching video**

[@YEE941]

Throttle Kitty Lmfaoooo

[@ashwhikidd]

lol I was just thinking, I'll watch this video later....maybe

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Throttle Kitty 😂😂

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Every video/article on this topic has comments like that.

[@bytefu]

Finally an actually useful advice on Big Think.

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Listen to this man's podcast if you haven't already. One of the best.

[@jcaspe]

Tricks to avoid procrastination: 1. Define task and break task into small pieces 2. Prioritize by asking "which of this task will make the other task irrelevant or easier 3. Start small and lower your standards by doing things less than what you're capable of 4. Use Pomodoro technique (start task by just 20 minutes and rest for 5 minutes) 5. Make yourself accountable to the task by betting with friends and/or adding post it reminder

[@pixie89]

This is one of the best 'tim talks' so far.

[@sovietsplicer8817]

I'm watching this while procrastinating send help

[@ProProboscis]

I just added this one to my watch later list.

[@dcupmusic]

Thanks TIM everyones cracking the obvious LOLs but this is a huge issue for me, a self employed creative. These are all great techniques

[@Rony_Zelaya]

I use his advice for a month! The results= 4 KZbin videos, 2 books read, and I haven't failed going to the gym :) this thing works!

[@bewbmike]

I added this to my "watch later" Playlist. I'll conquer procrastination, when I get around to it.

[@ChrisGaskinComedy]

bewbmike I did the same thing, hahaha.

[@antonzimnitski9536]

Same here)

[@saneauto]

This is a club I can sometime maybe join later. :)

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bewbmike 😂

[@clarkfeeley1959]

I procrastinated before watching this video. Lesson learned. Procrastinating can sometimes be the best choice.

[@havek23]

A more business-relevant example (instead of song writing or whatever) is to just trick yourself into getting started on something big. If you have broken it down into what all needs to be done, and you can't convince yourself to just get started on 1-2 of the things that need to be done first... just say "Okay how about we just try one of them for 10 minutes?" and set a timer and get started. That way if you really don't like it or its too daunting, you have a built-in escape hatch you can use in 10 minutes... but almost always you'll dismiss that 10min alarm and just keep going cause you're now on a roll.

[@septamush]

I love how Tim talked about the need to identify fears and even how to overcome it. You'd see that they are based on experience, even his books are also amazing! I’ve heard influencers and authors who does it too, even therapist that host podcasts like the Pioneers of Insight podcast, but not too many others.

[@TheVoidstrider]

Big think, this person spoke very clearly and concisely. He didn't ramble. I appreciate that. Please encourage everyone you have speak follow this example, if you could.

[@JD2jr.]

Tim is fucking fantastic. I hope you recorded a lot of videos with him.

[@eclecticcoach6490]

Love this video very helpful and well delineated.... Thanks!

[@marcuscross8051]

The most important part of this advice is breaking big tasks down into smaller tasks. Whenever I do that, I am 100 times more likely to get on and get things done, and enjoy the process of ticking little tasks off my list. It really works!

[@fynworld]

To anybody suffering from procrastination, check the book Mini Habits, it expands further in what Ferris spoke about here

[@YoSomePerson]

Probably best BigThink video I've ever seen.

[@DouglasEiner]

I tell myself that I can "Procrastinate Tomorrow" LOL

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What will you tell on your death bed?

[@calatwork7308]

@@nizammahamood4540 I think I'll die later

[@rossy3lo]

Great tips!

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Procrastinating procrastination😂

[@frederickalino8160]

It worked for me! I used this method when I studied for the NCLEX.

[@Vaporwaving]

Whenever I feel unfocused or overwhelmed, I return to the video even years later, even though I have already integrated this advice and ingrained it. Somehow it still helps.

[@Doingitforlove]

thank you 4 your time, I appreciate you.

[@seamusdebuitleir20]

Thank you Tim,you kept it simple,for complicated people!

[@brettshirley]

I'm a design student and I have to say this helped a lot, cheers

[@stephenmodliszewski7892]

Fire Tactics Tim- thx. The 20-minute sprints work really well for me when it comes to writing. (Game Changer)

[@caybokotze]

I actually procrastinated on watching this video for real but it was actually really worth watching.

[@timnost]

I really have to give this a try, thanks for uploading!

[@LarryPanozzo]

Tim thank you so much. We normal people without mentors or money to pay for the most helpful advice really need explanations like this!

[@arthur78]

Best Big Think video in a long time.

[@timm6112]

THanks for posting. Very helpful.

[@MrsAlexisAgnew2019]

The "meeting with myself" trick sounds intriguing. I'm going to try it now. Update: Just tried the Pomodoro technique on my 130-question exam, and IT WORKED. I had been putting it off for 2 days, but tonight it is DONE.

[@brie7859]

As a student, "Mini mini homework assignments" is the loveliest idea I've ever heard of

[@Vinomix]

I just added it to my watch later list.. I was procrastinating while watching this.

[@jimiboi87]

I saw this video on my recommended list and immediately clicked "watch later" lol. I am off to a great start already.

[@roseinabottle]

I'll use these tips...tomorrow

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Tim Ferris the homie!

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Powerful Tim Ferris

[@ryan20xx70]

Greatest advice I've ever heard.

[@DeAguaMusic]

It's been 3 years and now I finally have time to watch this.

[@michaelsiler5023]

thanks for the video you have a lot of good information

[@StaleyTraining]

Tim- more like this please!

[@xapemanx]

good advice, feels good thinking i'll be doing something later

[@thelaughingphilosopher2421]

Really useful video. Well done and thanks, Mr. Ferriss.

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How could someone not like this? He’s a BEAST

[@lohne87]

Omg - i have been wondering for days how i should motivate my sister to get out of bed and do stuff! You have given me the answer! Thank you!!

[@dandemsky7157]

Great video. Tim Ferriss is a gem.

[@sandyhurtado9343]

this was excellent ! I love Tim Ferriss!!

[@Lamarr168]

This has good ideas I can use and share with others. Thanks Tim!

[@WhomisThou]

HEY YOU! YEAH, I'M TALKING TO YOU. STOP WATCHING THIS VIDEO AND FINISH YOUR ESSAY. IT'S FINALS WEEK DON'T YOU HAVE TO STUDY? WHAT ARE YOU STILL DOING HERE? GO DO IT!

[@ThomasNimmesgern]

Sean Lu Best advice ever given.

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Sean Lu FUCK OFF!!

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Sean Lu cant i just pay someone to do it..?

[@InkEyes]

This is a very good video to watch when procrastinating.

[@rossy3lo]

This is unbelievably very helpful. Especially the last few minutes part in this video. Definitely will try the 'appointment' trick, I think it'll work for me. Thank you.

[@RatFacedJasper]

Far too many 'watch later' comments.

[@samr7542]

"I'm procrastinating by watching this right now!"

[@snowisthebestweather]

I'll give an actual reply later.

[@KwyatMan]

This is PERFECT!!!!

[@warriorsofsuccess9324]

Definitely a valuable video! thank you !

[@foodtechsimplified]

These are practical tips. Tim never disappoints!!!

[@kitbot2318]

action creates motivation..not the other way..start small

[@Alberts_Stuff]

This was excellent, thank you!

[@VitalGVA]

Seems like a nice video. Will watch it tonight when I have some time.

[@hecateywicca]

nice thanks heaps good luck with your new book

[@budasfeet]

skimmed the transcript in 1 min: basically be SMART, creating goals that are specific, measureable, attainable, realistic, and time based.

[@InMaTeofDeath]

I got to the end of the first point, now I'm going to take a break and do something else since that was a small chunk of this video. Am I doing it right?

[@ChxseOP]

I've been holding off watching this video for a while. Glad I finally watched it!

[@AnimatorJackie]

I love this series, thank you Big Think for spreading this information

[@TravelingwithKristin]

Damn, the Email Game was discontinued a few days ago! Feb 7! Bummer

[@budgreen100]

Good one Tim! But, I have to say, I watched this video to procrastinate doing dishes after dinner!

[@chriskrohn1548]

thank you!!!!!

[@ITILII]

Reminds me of Mark Twain's comment on organization - "Have a place for everything; but keep it, somewhere else. This isn't advice; merely custom"

[@jackmiddletonofficial]

Excellent video so practical as always Tim Ferris!

[@GuRuGeorge03]

some of these techniques I already used without really consciously thinking about it and this video reminded me on how useful they actually are ! Thanks a lot !

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I used to hate this guy for no apparent reason. But after watching him, I have to say man! He is a f***** awesome dude. @TimFerriss

[@wombat7961]

2:17 talking about efficiency :)

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Saving it. I'll watch this video later.

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Added this video to my Watch Later list!

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WelcomeToMyDream 😂

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God, I needed to see this. Thanks.

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I put this video on my watch later list

[@primaltoad1]

As did I. And now I'm watching it. :)

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Holy shit, as a musician, that Rick Rubin trick blew my mind. Great video!

[@martingoldfire]

Yup, so I'll write something right now. It's 15 below, the outhouse is calling A hard wind blowing, snow is falling I sit down screaming, hope nobody heard As I sit here pushing, a frozen turd Shitstorm, four chilly cheeks and no paper Hmmm, I might need to rewrite some of that later :-P

[@pennymac16]

Excellent video! You don't counteract loss aversion, though. Loss aversion is your propensity to counteract, or rather prevent, loss.

[@tomasbarrios]

6:00 that was smart. that is actually how you positive train dogs, lowering the threshold.

[@markingram1742]

Is it ironic that I'm watching this video to procrastinate?

[@3D4Ureel]

I have lots of things to do but I'm watching this instead.

[@dbuyandelger]

Yup procrastinate by watching a counter-procrastination video

[@morgangreen2526]

3D4Ureel And people like us pat ourselves on the back for such action. smh

Buyandelger Davaajantsan but if you don't watch it right away, than you are procrastinating.

[@brunolima6699]

3D4Ureel hahahaha

[@bslay4r]

I would give 5 thumbs up if I could. I just watched about 5 videos about procrastination but none of them had an effect on me except for this one. All the videos basically said the same but in this case I think the biggest motivator is that I need to lower my standards and that's when I had enlightment... that has been my problem for a long time in work. Thanks.

[@dcfromthev]

This is great advice! Some of these things I already do, and some of them I am planning to try! Thanks Tim!

[@PaulLadendorf]

"I'm already flossing my teeth so I'll do an extra 4" lol

[@ericairwaterfire]

I think there's an important qualification to everything he is saying: IT WON'T BE EASY. You will still suffer all the same pains of getting through your task. It will suck, badly. So, what he's really saying is, here's what people have done to cross through a deeply uncomfortable task. Try it out. But it will still be hard. The skills he's talking about are born from the feeling that the world is caving in with the weight of a seemingly impossible task.

[@emmabathgate6487]

Brilliant video with lots of actionable tips, thanks Tim.

[@tinamatsimella5806]

This was so great. I came back to take notes so that I can havea quick reference and put into practice. Thank You!

[@ArtAngelMouse]

*Opens this video to procrastinate on studying, moves off of the video to do studying and do my final exam to procrastinate on watching this video* It's that easy :^) (I also procrastinated on leaving a comment).

[@HeminFarman]

Most helpful advice on procrastination.

[@morgangreen2526]

Social accountability is a tool I always use.