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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Mental models discussed in this episode:
• Second-Order Thinking
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• Silver Bullet Fallacy
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• Curse of Knowledge
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• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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• Acute Stress Response
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• Precommitments
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• Escalation of Commitment
bjjmentalmodels.com/escalation-of-commitment

• Analysis Paralysis
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• Building Your Triggers
bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers

• Growth from Discomfort
bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort

• Incremental Learning
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• Consistency
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• Stress and Recovery
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• Prioritize Longevity
bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity

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