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

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

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11th Grade - University

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Tim Urban humorously explores procrastination, introducing concepts like the instant gratification monkey and the Panic Monster. He shares personal anecdotes, including his struggle with a 90-page thesis and preparing for a TED Talk. Urban distinguishes between short-term procrastination, which is deadline-driven, and long-term procrastination, which lacks deadlines and can lead to significant life regrets. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing procrastination's impact and encourages viewers to confront it proactively.

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What did the author learn from the emails he received about procrastination?

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How does the author view the relationship between procrastination and achieving dreams?

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What is the significance of the life calendar mentioned by the author?

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In what ways does the author suggest we can combat procrastination?

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