Why You're Procrastinating (& what to do about it)

[@RaiTimeVTHighlights]

"Done is better than Perfect" actually immediately motivated me. Dang dude, props to you! Ya beat my procrastination.

[@KiraFriede]

It can motivate, but it can also lead to circles of recrets.

[@NotesNNotes]

this is what I tell my daughter when she's really struggling with her homework, I'm not sure I'm always encouraging the right thing cuz I do want her to put in her best, but also, sometimes it's just such a struggle that we just power through it and it is what it is.

[@AlexSuperTramp-]

inspiring quote only works once

[@WMDistraction]

This has become my motto. Lesson planning, grad school, doing whatever… done is done. Perfect is nonexistent.

[@Buggabee35]

Agreed! Definitely something I’ve been trying to live by lately! My perfectionism has caused me to give up on so many art projects in the past cause they just weren’t perfect enough 😵‍💫

[@Drewbydrew]

One time during a bout of depression a friend motivated me with a sentence I think about all the time: “half-assed is better than no-assed”. Doing half of the laundry is better than having no clean laundry. Doing half the dishes is better than having no clean dishes. Getting a D on a project is better than failing.

[@nickmonks9563]

When I worked in bookstores, I'd discover people that never actually made it through any books...couldn't find the time, or couldn't stay interested...so I always told them, "just commit to read one page every day." Almost no-one stops at just one page, but even if you do, you at least get in a book or two a year.

[@marachime]

thanks for sharing :3 that's super helpful

[@gc7031]

Thank you! This helped me a lot!

[@hannahg5479]

Food for thought: I once read a psychology article that gave two explanations as to why cleaning (even if you don't like the literal act of it) can make you feel better: 1) You might not be consciously aware of how much a cluttered environment adds to your anxiety and stress. Cleaning removes a little of that. And 2) it makes us feel productive. A lot of daily cleaning tasks are fairly easy, but we deter them because they are boring/tedious/etc. However, once we accomplish them, it can potentially keep us on a "productivity roll"-- and inspire us to get other things done.

[@jmd1980]

For me this exactly. I hate to clean, but I'm also very aware how much anxiety mess and clutter ads to me so I clean constantly.

[@littleripper312]

Cleaning has gotten me out of many depressive periods. I literally do one small thing like pick up some garbage and I guess it releases dopamine and suddenly a few hours later I'm still cleaning and feel really good. I hate cleaning and chores but whenever I get in funks where I can barely get out of bed I just do one cleaning task and it knocks down that first domino that gets me out of it.

[@resolecca]

Who else is procrastinating by watching youtube and saw a video on procrastinating and clicked. Now I can use the guise of learning how not to procrastinate as a procrastinating technique itself 🙃 how very meta

[@tomfurie2996]

I avoided clicking on this video for days!

[@snu3877]

@@tomfurie2996 Haha! I saw the title last night and said, "I'll watch this tomorrow." I am going to watch it now.

[@harmonicaveronica]

I've got executive dysfunction, so "just get started" for me is like taking stairs when other people get to take the elevator. It does work most of the time, but the amount of energy it takes is higher. And not knowing where to start is a BIG one for me, too. I'll put something off for weeks or months because I haven't thought about how to actually start and I don't even realize that the problem is that I don't know the first step, or that the first step is too big. I've gotten better with those two things over time, though. My biggest struggle is still with longer stuff that has no deadline, because internally set deadlines don't work and never have for me. My brain knows they're arbitrary and that there's no consequence for missing them, so it just ignores them. Which is extremely unhelpful and how I wrote every single final paper the night before it was due

[@GarethRussellUK]

Same. Though I do also experience moments of deep flow once I actually start, so long as it’s something I enjoy doing. 100% of my attention is either in 100 different places, or in 1 place only at the expense of everything (and everyone) else around me.

[@mrbrazina3128]

I found keeping a very specific agenda to-do list helps me motivate getting things checked off the list, and if I start with simple tasks first, it helps get the ball rolling.

[@harmonicaveronica]

@@mrbrazina3128 This is what I do for my day-to-day at work! I make the list in the morning and can add items if they come up throughout the day, but it takes all the thinking out of "what do I do next, guess I'm just going to putz around on my phone" - which I still do, but it's way less than it would be if I didn't have a list

[@CloudslnMyCoffee]

it's like you've lived my life

[@chrisdejager]

I'm diagnosed with ADHD (without the hyperactivity) and also have this problem. Hesitantly used medication which seemed to help somewhat. Tried all sorts of other ways to improve my symptoms. But after 10 years I developed a depression out of the frustration around the mostly-not-doing-the-things-I-want part. The psychiatrist advised me to increase medication until the symptoms would subside (without troubling side-effects), and then something clicked: with the right amount of medication I now just do stuff I want to do. It was like "oh, this is how other people feel!", no more stairs for me, elevator it is! No more depression. Still I get distracted more then other people, and difficulty with organizing stuff, but no longer with execution of the tasks themselves. I use lisdexamphetamin. Also did some therapy, but I think the medication part was most important.

[@noellebartley]

Along the lines of perfectionism preventing starting a task, my procrastination comes from needing things set up in a certain way to be "motivated/ready" such as, making sure I have my coffee, clean desk, the right music, etc. and if something is missing, I use it as an excuse to not start. THEN the worst part, distractions once I'm ready to work.

[@DominusZeikyu]

I SOOOO relate to this sister, I think I know how it's like!

[@anethanlad]

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[@horseugal]

I’m totally the same way

[@harmonicaveronica]

This is me trying to make myself dinner constantly. I inevitably have to clean up from the previous meal before I start dinner, which often means emptying the dishwasher then loading it again with dirty dishes then washing any delicate dishes (especially ones I'll probably need to use again immediately like the knife), then wiping down the counters and sink so they're at least passably clean. And THEN I can start cooking. I'm not so sure that it's actually perfectionism so much as it is that there's at least 4 steps to making dinner before the actual making of dinner starts, and if I'm already hungry that feels kind of overwhelming

[@CurlyStuffing]

"Done is better than Perfect" sounds great in Portuguese: "Feito é melhor que perfeito"

[@ottosonm]

I actually have this on the wall beside my desk: "First drafts don't have to be perfect. They just have to be written." I'll let you know if it actually motivates me 🙂

[@oda_margrethe]

Omg thank you I’m mimicking this!

[@Kikakowia]

One of my favorite things I’ve ever heard to combat perfectionism was along the lines of “aim for _70%_ of perfect” which just feels so much more attainable and less intimidating. Edit: Found it! It was a struthless video, “Advice for Perfectionists and Procrastinators”

[@KyleJMitchell]

I really like this, because of how _specific_ it is. The open-ended "it doesn't have to be perfect" is less useful because, while it removes a bad goal, it doesn't replace it with anything. Better *or* worse. It's too easy for the brain to default back to "perfect or nothing" in the absence of alternatives, and I think that's something that contributes to perfectionism more than most realize.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

That's really clever. That's similar to how I make deadlines, like "make sure 50% of it is done by this weekend."

[@kaylabrinkmeyer5972]

Absolutely needed this. Midterms are a really awful time for self reflection on your work habits

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Oof, I feel you. Midterms and procrastination are practically synonymous in my brain.

[@michael_17213]

I really like the quote, “Today is yesterday’s tomorrow, what have you done?” Doesn’t perfectly fit into a part of your video but I keep a note of it and wanted to share it just in case

[@Kikakowia]

On the one hand I like it but on the other I absolutely panicked a little bit reading that. XP

[@azlizzie]

Feels a lot like “Future you is still you. What will you do today to help future you?”

[@alamunez]

I think it sounds a bit accusatory, to be honest.

[@michael_17213]

@@alamunez I think that’s a fair assessment, it’s got that tint of toxic productivity to it

[@tomgabel99]

I like that quote only I might re-phrase it slightly: Today is yesterday's tomorrow; what are you doing about it?

[@sgsax]

Once again, you have spoken to my soul. "Done is better than perfect" is my wife's mantra. I'm also fond of "It's not just good, it's good enough." I also like using the "eating the elephant one bite at a time" metaphor. Bonus points for including the Starkid clip, one of my personal favorites. Thanks for continuing to be my personal guru.

[@ThisIsMyFullName]

I have a trick I use when I don't want to do something: I get up and begin doing it, while I'm thinking about whether I actually want to do it or not. This is possible because you can differentiate what you do with your body, from what your brain is trying to decide. So if you're thinking about whether or not you want to go running, begin changing into your running cloth and put on your running shoes. By the time you're done, going out the door and start running will seem like less effort than changing back into your everyday cloth. Often it's just about getting past the 'getting ready' phase that can nudge you into doing something.

[@wheezywaiter]

I do this sometimes too. It’s great 👍

[@tropezando]

I used to get to a point where I would procrastinate til the last minute and then anxiety push through everything, but now my chronic illnesses have put a damper on that method. It's always been hard to self-motivate, now it's doubly hard being fatigued all the time. I think I genuinely never learned how to evaluate what was important.

[@azlizzie]

Sounds like me. A therapist has been helping me quite a bit.

[@moxiousch]

Sounds like one of my core challenges from having ADHD.

[@ForeverWithlove]

Love the cleaning up the "Perfectionism" bullet point, I thought that was clever and subtle.

[@barbath]

I noticed too!

[@GlitterPixi3]

I quit my job today and was pretty frustrated with myself. This video just gave me the motivation I needed to get through this day, thank you.

[@creakyboards8517]

god it is so surreal watching your videos again. i started watching u when i was about 13 or so? now i'm 20 and in college. seeing you go from "sad chicagoan funnyman making weird videos in his bedroom" to "happily married man with child still making videos in his bedroom" was a trip.

[@CaptainDan21]

I think the cleaning feels good because, in my case, depending on how big the mess is, it can clear up a space to do more of the things I’m putting off. Bless you, wheezywaiter.

[@erinmclaren142]

I'd recommend the book Four Thousand Weeks related to this topic! I found it a great exploration of common ideas about productivity and helped me think differently about how i want to use my time

[@koiffiisshh]

I rarely ever write comments. I think the last comment I’ve written was back in 2017 and I can’t remember the last time I have written a comment before then. I was sitting at my desk with all my work arranged, it helps in getting me going. I was going through my subscription feed though because I just didn’t feel motivated and thought, “I’ll just wait for inspiration to hit me.” Little did I know that it would through this video. I have always thought about the “what” first, I think about all the work that I need to do and just think about how boring and trivial it is to me. When you brought about thinking the “why” part first though, it struck intensely with me. It felt so obvious. A lot of the things that I enjoy doing all remotely come back to my want to help others. I have always felt more accomplished helping my peers complete something rather then do the work myself. I want to write stories for example that are worth reading and beneficial to someone. Asides from that though, I’m not sure if this comment will get any traction, but I do hope you, Mr. Wheezy, see that you are accomplishing your “why.” Your reason to make these videos is a beautiful one and you deserve to be commended for it. And for the others who have read this far, thank you for taking the time to read my comment, but you should get started on your “why.” Your reasons and purposes matter.

[@awesome47]

Wheezy, I’ve been watching you for forever, like a decade almost. And I got to say, thank you for being so consistent, and hilarious, you’ve provided me with SO much comfort, advice, and motivation. I’m forever grateful for your impact on my life. Thank you. Love you bro bro.

[@madonnayoder2429]

Absolutely agree. Whenever I'm procrastinating I usually also feel a sense of dread and now I'm training myself to go plan things and break them down into chunks when I feel that dread. This can happen iteratively on the same project too.

[@miggy4mayor]

This was so useful. Purpose doesn't have to be complicated, sophisticated, or permanent. It just needs you to have an idea of how and what you're doing next. Thanks so much WW

[@hannahdowns5824]

Went on KZbin to procrastinate and this is the first video on my feed.

[@NotesNNotes]

My ADHD really interferes w just STARTING things but I learned the "countdown from 5" tactic and it helps me a lot

[@azlizzie]

Breaking it down to one step. One baby step. This is what helps me scale that wall of awful. Making dinner? Just take out the ingredients. (This of course is only possible on work nights if I’ve created a meal plan for the week.) it’s been a process. Just change clothes (to go for a run). Just turn on the water (to take a shower). Sometimes initiating that step is tough. Maybe I will try the countdown. Setting a timer for me helps too. You have 10 minutes to do this thing, go! And then I invariably try to beat the clock. Silly brain.

[@applegal3058]

I just get my ass up and do the thing knowing it'll feel good to have it done. I can relax completely afterwards. If it's overwhelming, I try to break it down into tasks, and list things I need to do so I check them off as I complete them. I'm a natural born planner and doer, so that helps.

[@joemiller9838]

Thanks for posting a video right when I was about to stop procrastinating CRAIG!!

[@ajmanwaring9323]

My 8 year old is now singing the “I don’t want to do it” song and it’s actually really motivating. Thanks for your videos, Craig. They are funny, entertaining to 8 year olds (and 38 year olds, like myself) but I won’t let him watch too much and learn to say “shirt”.

[@JakeLionheart]

"Done is better than Perfect" I needed to hear that. Thanks Wheezy ❤

[@raisupon]

This video was so important to me because I've been putting off a project I really wanted to do for almost a year and this video was the first time I stopped and thought about WHY - so far I've been trying to guilt and shame myself into doing it and that didn't accomplish anything (obviously). If anything, it made me less motivated. I still didn't figure out the why, but know at least I know where to start searching. It makes a lot of sense to me. Thank you so much!

[@raisupon]

If you can, please make a video with tips on how to find our why. I know it's very personal, but maybe you can help us becoming the all seeing all knowing space baby at the center of the universe

[@Kostaras4444]

Number 4 hits veeery close to home, I also have ADD and procrastination, perfectionism, fear of failure, all that are classic traits of the disorder

[@MarkandMarie]

Perfectionism is definitely my hardest problem. Why would I do it if I can't even do it to my own standards? Well, because you'll never get to your standards if you don't PRACTICE DOING IT MARIE! (Definitely talk to myself like I'm my own disappointed grandma. lololol)

[@ChrisChavers1]

I both love and hate the fact that you mentioned fear of failure. I used to make videos back into 2011-2016 and stopped cause the ideas I had would take too long, were too hard to make, etc. after awhile I did just that, made them in my head where they stayed and were perfect....in my head. i'm older and like to think a little wiser and I do want to get back into video making. This time with a different goal and outlook, but overall I want to do this and i'm doing it again....making the video in my head and it's perfect....in my head. Thanks for the understanding and helping me know I just need to jump in and see where the things take me.

[@rachelhellman5467]

I needed this more than you know! I just paused the video to write, "Done is better than Perfect. -Wheezy Waiter" on my whiteboard. This will absolutely be my new mantra. Thanks for the video!

[@TheGFeather]

Feeling better after cleaning is totally a thing. It's also in the category of Peak 40s. I have a friend who is very social and regularly has lots of people at her house where we stay up exceptionally late playing cards and yakking each other's ears off. Once everyone else has given in to sleep, she gets up and cleans the kitchen. I've helped her a few times, even though it baffled me at first. Everyone would have been happy to help her clean in the morning. But she told me she can't stand getting up to a dirty kitchen in the morning and that it sucks the energy out of her day if that's what she wakes up to. And so, the kitchen gets cleaned at 3am. I thought this was nuts, but I do notice it in my own home. When the sink is empty and the counters are clear, my mood is vastly improved. Now, if only I could actually convince myself to make it a regular thing...

[@azlizzie]

So I struggle to make routines due to adhd. So I have lists that I can check off with a dry erase marker and reuse daily. (And they often still crumble to pieces and I fail to do something everyone else seems to do easily, like brush my teeth. So take this with a bit of salt I guess) But start with one habit every day. Don’t go crazy; you will burn out. Start with doing a two minute tidy. Literally set an alarm and have everyone in the family put away as much as they can in two minutes. Every night. But be careful. You must stop when the timer goes off. “That’s good enough for tonight. And good enough is good enough.” Once this gets routinized (see:different from easy), add in loading and running your dishwasher (if you have one) every night. Two minute tidy, run the dishwasher. Two minute tidy, run the dishwasher, wipe the counters and sink, put on pjs, floss and brush your teeth. It helps me unwind for sleep too when I successfully manage the whole night routine. Humans are really only good at sustaining 1% changes day to day. Start tiny. It will come.

[@TheGFeather]

@@azlizzie I agree about the building of a routine, but I have yet to manage a daily pattern. I do, however, have a weekly one that works pretty well. I'm a music teacher, and though most days I travel to the communities where I teach, one day a week, I have students come to my home studio. Since I'm home all day on Wednesdays, and there will be people coming into my house, I have a solid weekly cleaning routine built around it. It's the day I clean the bathroom, vacuum the floors, do laundry and clear away the things that accumulate on my counters of the course of a week. But on weeks when I don't have lessons, it's a struggle to keep with the habit. Something about the pressure of someone else seeing my house puts it firmly in the essential category. Over the summer when students are on break, my tidiness threshold decreases dramatically.

[@thatswhatisaidCA]

Well, this was timely. Thank you for reminding me and reorganizing my thoughts. Sometimes my brain just thinks too much and runs rampant...

[@katherinehedrick9108]

I love your "Why".. your messages keep me inspired and motivated. 🤗✨

[@itzelarredondo4569]

I appreciate that you've been incorporating more traditional WheezyLore into your most recent videos :) a nod to those of us that have been here for a while. Love the video as usual!! You are a cool and inspiring person in the internet, i think your "why" really comes through in what you produce.

[@PogieJoe]

I love that you make these videos not only for us, but for yourself as well.

[@whitbear81]

Wow. Number 4 for me for sure. I think “Done is better than perfect” is my new mantra.

[@bentinho9164]

Hate that this is the first video that came on my feed today, I feel like the universe is trying to tell me something but I don't know what. Well, I love me some WheezyWaiter. I'll spend my time watching that.

[@seanlhexterbalanquit2586]

Cleaning essentially has become a kind of escape or more like a distraction from school work. I have so far been putting off midterm assignments and projects in favor of the blissfulness of just cleaning stuff.

[@ImprovementGang]

Whenever I am feeling lazy I always tell myself "something is better than nothing." I do the work, perhaps lazily, but it gets done. Could it have been better? Yes, but not given my laziness.

[@tomgabel99]

Yep, I tell myself something similar. Surprisingly, it does get me moving... Lazily perhaps, but I do move. That's the main thing.

[@kyle1732]

With the fear of failure especially with creating things is we have to realize while some of our very creative ideas wont be seen by thousands, we will have sooo many more amazing and creative ideas that will be seen by many. We just think in the moment “oh no this might be the best thing I ever make and if millions dont see it its a waste of time!” Lets make everything for ourselves and eventually that audience of ME will turn into WE

[@NatLaS]

Got the notification literally as I was wondering why the hell I'm not getting up to go buy the things I need for tomorrow. It's literally 15min there and back. I've done it countless times! Yet I've been trying to get up for the last 2 hours, urgh

[@crimeselendas]

cleaning gives a sense of control. it's the reason why many controlling people are also clean freaks or have a borderline obsesssion with keeping whatever area spotless. souce: psychology

[@kmcm1]

I'm currently writting an essay for a management course and have really been struggling but hearing done is better than perfect has motivated me to so much.

[@mortified776]

I get myself going by reminding myself that I am not owed anything, my feelings at a given moment are irrelevant to what I have to do, I have no inherent worth, my existence has been an impost on others, the thing I am avoiding is not just about me, but making the world better for others, doing it is the absolute minimum I must to do to justify continuing to be fed and watered, and not doing it literally harms other people. I can't just tick a few boxes and call it a day either. I need to be better than good and constantly striving to be better still because the problems I have to solve are constantly changing and evolving, often in response to the very solutions I put in place. If I ever stop, things break, lives get disrupted, people get hurt, so I need to suck it the f#%k up and deliver.

[@dor1994]

WW is one of the few where I don't feel like skipping past the sponsor section of the video because he makes it entertaining/funny.

[@racheldaniels7858]

Its only been 2 days and the "I don't wanna do it! LET'S GO!" has been really useful to me😆. I'll have to watch again to remind myself of all these mantras people are talking about.

[@juliandelgado3653]

Ive been procrastinating for three weeks on a research essay. It is now due in 3hrs. Thank you for this video. Perhaps I will not procrastinate for the remainder.

[@JimmieHammel]

This video made me realize something really deep about the way I make connections with other people. Thank you. I would say you are knocking your why out of the park.

[@TravelingwithJenny]

I think this is the most accurate explanation about procrastination that I have ever heard, I have been struggling with this lately and I really had to step back for a couple weeks and figure out my “why?”

[@lukeodubhda]

"work expands to fill the time available for its completion" (Parkinson’s Law, 10:44) but Done Is Better Than Perfect (11:30) first time someone actually used my name like this in a video 1:45

[@IsabelleAProf]

why = the thing is meaningful -- as a teacher, I always try to find a meaningful task for my students... and yes, sometimes it does mean a class when we do nothing because RESTING is more meaningful and more useful than conjugating verbs!

[@mariakelleybianchi]

I just wanted to say thank you for making videos, your content has really brightened my life & you make me laugh out loud more times than I can count. I really love your content & you have a beautiful family. Thank you for what you do.

[@mikec3910]

"Done is better than perfect" I am going to use that, Thank you

[@Whydidtheychangeittohandlesnow]

Cleaning puts me in a better mood and I’m 19. I hate cleaning but the act of tasking my mind helps me a lot in the moment and then I can say I’ve done something productive. I also find that surrounding yourself with a neatly put together space creates a space where your brain can be neatly put together as well.

[@ysfnvji]

I love you Wheezy Waiter! I’ve been watching you since I was in high school in 2010, always brightened my day. Don’t watch as often nowadays but every time I do your videos still make me smile :)

[@jay91bable]

Thanks Wheezy! I am feeling down about my career decisions since forever and I think that thinking about the why instead of the what will help me out. I need to start watching your videos again for the great life advice!

[@dantom39]

I really wanna watch the video but i will watch it later

[@davecad]

I didn't know how much I missed the singing rug 🙂

[@bobjenz]

This is great and super helpful Craig!

[@hiphiprenae]

"Done is better than perfect" is my new favorite quote. Need a shirt with this on it

[@posthumorously]

Classic Wheezy Waiter style video! 😍😂 I loved this. Also, I actually followed this advice when revamping my own channel! Well, I did the things before watching this. I pre-followed your advice. And now I will normal follow your advice, because it's good advice. Advice. 😉

[@TheGrenadier97]

Absolutely going to watch that later.

[@standing_around]

The recent return of the singing carpet makes me so happy. Also "done is better than perfect" is the ultimate mantra, it's gotten me through so many things.

[@graceoline]

10:33 "sorry hit my limit" WHEEZY UR A GENIUS

[@SixtineLys]

"Done is better than perfect", love it.

[@grassroots8165]

Your videos have real-life impact for me. Thank you!

[@fredrikn3586]

Done is better than perfect and just like that I returned to the paper I had due and finished it. Only 700 words, but its the "i can easily do this an hour or two before the deadline" type of work that is left undone but always on your mind.

[@davidpetersen6694]

This was a really good video. Now that I’m retired, I have unlimited time to do an unlimited amount of work. Ha ha. Plus, I can no longer put it off because I might not finish before I die. Ugh! I cannot understand how other retired people are bored or have nothing to do. BTW…I think you are far too creative to run out of stuff to talk about. One request, can you sit very still and draw some hair styles on yourself with your magic info pens? I think it would be a great way to end the video. Or your wife could draw it. 🥸⭐️🥳🥇🎤from David in Houston, Texas.

[@elisathegreat]

a) I'm 100% watching this as I'm procrastinating on a school assignment b) this is the first WheezyWaiter video I've watched in... years? And I'm thrilled to find that all the classic WheezyWaiter things are still consistent through the videos.

[@chris.bucket]

The perfecting of the word perfectionism. Perfect.

[@caramariedayart5456]

Totally got a project done today that I’ve been putting off for 3 months thanks to this video 😏

[@r.carter8378]

Loved this! glad this was recommended. I had viewed one of your videos in the past and enjoyed it but forgot to subscribe. Didn't forget this time!! Now to go back through the archives.

[@thriftest]

I spent the 10 minutes I set to do the thing watching this 12 minute video. That was some beneficial procrastination right there, folks.

[@anil1]

DONE IS BETTER THAN PERFECT Great line and very true.

[@darkheart9668]

Okay two things in this video I feel don't work on me. Finding a purpose and setting a dead line. I have really bad executive function and having those two things has never helped. There was a time where I was unemployed for years and lived with my parents. I had a clear purpose to look for a job and fill in applications, I wanted money, I wanted disposable income, not having to ask my parents for money. It was also generally a really bad time, it felt like many days my parents would always be angry at me, constantly judging me. I didn't want to live like that, I hated my life and was always depressed but it still wasn't enough to get me to fill job applications. The only reason I work now is because some else found me a job and did all the work basically. And with deadlines I'm just reminded why I was so bad at school. Homework have hard deadlines, but I would always put them of to the last minute. I would pull all nighters in the last day before it was due but was paralyzed by my procrastination. "Oh I have 10 hours, one video won't hurt." "Oh I still have 9 hours" "Still have 8" And it keeps going until I literally ran out of time and can not finish my work at all, pulled that all nighter for nothing.

[@ride_with_me]

❤ this video. Started watching the 30 days video is how I found your channel though this one is a gem 💎

[@graceoline]

8:52 "cause I'm a one take wonder" literally laughing out loud, this is so real

[@jessicaw9011]

As per usge, you go really fast so I'll probably watch this again later, but thank you. And thank you for not trying to pretend you have it all figured out. You're just a guy who's curious and throws stuff up in a video in the hopes that it'll help someone out, and I think you do, and that's why I'm still here.

[@megansell8318]

You, Chyna and your channels bring so much joy to my life! You are delightful and I wait in anticipation for your next installment x

[@NEENEEx5]

That song, “I don’t wanna do the work today” is my life song 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tnils234]

I have said it before, but I love those hand drawn illustrations! and the lists too.

[@elkhornslough]

Have you ever done a video on why we fail? Why do we fail at diets, exercise, etc.? And, I guess, what we can do to NOT fail? Thanks!

[@QueenMegaera]

I did not expect a starkid-clip in this video and I let out a SQUEE of joy!

[@joeynessily]

Done is better than perfect… yes! I need this. My design for a new box that contains deadly chemicals is good enough and it’s Friday.. Huzzah! 😄

[@MrAyrit]

I do not remember how I discovered this channel, but man, I’m glad I did. Good *shirt*

[@Chic.Geek75]

OMG I found you 2 yrs ago, and I love your informative videos and now I am watching you in Good Morning America!!! you famous LOL

[@victorquesada7530]

thank you for this. I need it. I need this every day.

[@TheChadOlson]

Tuesbetter Newbsletter? Seriously though, love your videos, and how they help me reflect on my own life/choices/brain/caffeine-consumption without as much angst

[@Photoped]

Thanks Craig. I'm now watching this video as a way of procrastinating!

[@TubsO2800]

good video, good channel, im proud of how far you come, THANK YOU

[@M-Joy]

thank you. needed this. will be rewatching

[@mrcurtis73]

Your “shirt-y” sense of humor cracks me up! Lol Cool content, too. 👍🏼

[@yourmajesty3569]

I don't know how I discovered WW.... well actually yes I can probably guess that it's because I can spend endless hours thinking, researching and being silly about a subject. Which is exactly why I must have searched for a "how to" or "why do I" video and gathered 10 videos to watch on a subject and happened upon this amazing guy. ........ sigh He is my brain, out loud. 💚 I can't stop watching whatever he puts out.

[@tundranocaps]

I suffer from anhedonia, and chronic depression. I want to watch anime, I want to play video games. But I don't want to do anything. This is very distinct from "wanting to do nothing," which is rest. I just lack the desire to do anything, even if mentally, I want to do it, and I know I should enjoy it (but due to my anhedonia, don't actually enjoy it these days much). You can think, "Well, procrastination isn't about pleasure anyway, so it's not like it is any different for you!" Wrong. I don't get the pleasure of something being done, I don't get the dopamine hit, I don't get the pre-work dopamine hit to get me motivated. If you think it's the same, we'll talk when you can't enjoy the things you enjoy, because getting over procrastination does require you to get some reward, including tricking your mind into thinking the reward is bigger than the reward for not doing the work. Which, well, requires reward, or the perception thereof - doesn't work if your brain can't parse the notion of rewards. P.S. The quote I know is "Perfect is the enemy of done."

[@Ellary_Rosewood]

I'm procrastinating because you posted a new video. Was editing my own video, then stopped to watch yours. 🤣

[@Sirsipeed]

my biggest issue with starting with the "why" of anything is you very often lie to yourself and other people as to why you are doing things. for example: "why do you want to work at our company" ... "because i am passionate about what the company does" when in reality those are: "why should we pay you money" ... "because i can make you more money than it costs you to employ me" the "why first" mentality is a good way to convince yourself to do something that isn't an obviously good idea. if you're asking yourself "what" after starting with a vague reason to do it, you're only going to be successful at making a mediocre thing to satisfy the "what" of your business. so many startup companies fall into this "marketing/why first" trap and fall flat when they can't pay back their investor's money when customers don't come back due to the product being mediocre. starting a conversation to sell something to people with why first is a great tactic, but the business itself will work better if the what comes first