Ep. 405: Solving Procrastination, feat. Itamar Shatz

This week, we're joined by Itamar Shatz! Itamar is a jiu-jitsu black belt and a Cambridge University researcher whose new book, Solving Procrastination, is published by Penguin Random House. In this episode, Itamar explains why we procrastinate, and walks through the strategies research shows will help. Topics include: the self-control fallacy, hard conversations with your coach, if-then rules for unsafe rolls, perfectionism, and burnout.

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• Second-Order Thinking https://bjjmentalmodels.com/second-order-thinking- Silver Bullet Fallacy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/silver-bullet-fallacy- Curse of Knowledge https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy- Acute Stress Response https://bjjmentalmodels.com/acute-stress-response- Precommitments https://bjjmentalmodels.com/precommitments- Escalation of Commitment https://bjjmentalmodels.com/escalation-of-commitment- Analysis Paralysis https://bjjmentalmodels.com/analysis-paralysis- Building Your Triggers https://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers- Growth from Discomfort https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort- Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning- Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency- Stress and Recovery https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery- Prioritize Longevity https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity ⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!

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