Tim Urban: Inside the mind of a master procrastinator | TED

What is the author's experience with procrastination in college?

• The author never procrastinated in college

• The author procrastinated occasionally in college

• The author procrastinated frequently in college

• The author never went to college

What is the author's plan for completing a 90-page senior thesis?

• To work on it consistently throughout the year

• To start slowly and gradually increase the workload

• To complete it in the last few weeks before the deadline

• To hire someone else to write it

What happened when the author received a call from the school about their thesis?

• The school praised the author's thesis

• The school criticized the author's thesis

• The author's thesis was considered the best one ever

• The author's thesis was rejected

What are the two main characters in the procrastinator's brain?

• The Rational Decision-Maker and the Instant Gratification Monkey

• The Panic Monster and the Rational Decision-Maker

• The Rational Decision-Maker and the Procrastination Monkey

• The Panic Monster and the Procrastination Monkey

What is the Dark Playground?

• A place where procrastinators have fun

• A place where leisure activities happen at inappropriate times

• A place where procrastinators feel guilty and anxious

• A place where procrastinators work on important tasks

What is the role of the Panic Monster?

• To help the procrastinator complete tasks on time

• To create a sense of panic and urgency

• To prevent the Instant Gratification Monkey from taking control

• To make the procrastinator feel guilty

What is the difference between short-term and long-term procrastination?

• Short-term procrastination has deadlines, while long-term procrastination does not

• Short-term procrastination is more common than long-term procrastination

• Short-term procrastination is less harmful than long-term procrastination

• Short-term procrastination is easier to overcome than long-term procrastination

What is the main message of the author's blog post on procrastination?

• Procrastination is a normal behavior that everyone experiences

• Procrastination can lead to long-term unhappiness and regrets

• Procrastination is a sign of laziness and lack of motivation

• Procrastination can be overcome by setting strict deadlines

What does the Life Calendar represent?

• The author's personal schedule

• The number of weeks in a year

• The limited time we have in life

• The importance of setting goals and deadlines

What is the author's advice for overcoming procrastination?

• Start working on tasks immediately

• Seek help from the Panic Monster

• Stay aware of the Instant Gratification Monkey

• Avoid setting long-term goals