How To Stop Procrastinating
Summary
TLDRThe speaker emphasizes the importance of action over the concept of 'trying,' suggesting that trying is a middle ground that often prevents actual doing. They argue that confidence comes from overcoming failure, not success, and encourage embracing the present moment as the only true reality. The transcript critiques future-oriented thinking, which can lead to procrastination and anxiety, advocating instead for immediate action and control over one's mindset.
Takeaways
- 🚶 There is no 'first step' in the traditional sense; every step you take is the current step, emphasizing the importance of the present moment.
- 🏋️ Don't 'try' to do something; instead, either do it or fail, as both outcomes are preferable to inaction.
- 💡 Failure is not just acceptable but can also be a source of confidence, as it shows you can survive and learn from setbacks.
- 🤔 Success does not necessarily lead to confidence; it's the experience of failure and recovery that builds self-assurance.
- 🌳 The concept of 'future' is an illusion; actions that make a difference are those taken in the present.
- 🌱 Small, immediate actions, like planting a tree, are more effective in addressing issues like climate change than distant plans.
- 🧘♂️ Mindfulness and being in the present is crucial to avoid the pitfalls of overthinking and procrastination.
- 🤷♂️ The 'future thinking mind' should be controlled and not allowed to dictate actions or create anxiety.
- 🎯 Setting schedules and planning for the future can be helpful, but it should be balanced with present action.
- 🛑 Procrastination is often a result of an overactive 'future thinking mind' that postpones tasks to a non-existent future.
- 🔄 The problems of the mind, such as anxiety, stem from normal mental functions that have taken control away from us.
Q & A
What is the main point the speaker is trying to make about taking action?
-The speaker emphasizes that there is no such thing as a 'first step'; every step is the current step, and one should not delay action by thinking about the future. The focus should be on doing something in the present rather than planning for a future attempt.
Why does the speaker say 'trying is the problem'?
-The speaker argues that 'trying' is a middle ground that prevents people from actually doing or failing, which are the only two outcomes that lead to learning and growth. 'Trying' is seen as a form of procrastination and a barrier to taking real action.
How does the speaker define confidence and how is it gained?
-The speaker defines confidence as something one gains through failure, not success. It is the ability to survive setbacks, get back up, and continue moving forward that builds confidence.
What is the speaker's view on the relationship between wanting things and happiness?
-The speaker suggests that even if one accomplishes their desires, it does not guarantee happiness. The key is to be present and take action rather than being preoccupied with future wants.
What does the speaker mean by 'the future is an illusion of the mind'?
-The speaker means that focusing on the future can lead to inaction and anxiety. The future is not real and cannot be controlled; it's the present where actions and decisions are made and where problems are solved.
Why does the speaker say that every step is the first step?
-The speaker is advocating for the idea that there is no distinction between a 'first step' and any other step. Each step should be taken with the same level of commitment and urgency, emphasizing the importance of the present moment.
What is the speaker's advice on dealing with the future-oriented thinking?
-The speaker advises that future-oriented thinking should be under one's control. It should be used when necessary, like scheduling, but not allowed to dominate one's actions or cause procrastination.
How does the speaker relate the concept of 'trying' to procrastination?
-The speaker relates 'trying' to procrastination by suggesting that both involve deferring action to a non-existent future. They both prevent individuals from taking immediate action and experiencing the outcomes of doing or failing.
What does the speaker suggest is the root of anxiety?
-The speaker suggests that anxiety is a result of overblown future thinking, where potential consequences in the future are exaggerated, leading to stress and inaction.
How does the speaker view the role of discipline and willpower in achieving goals?
-The speaker implies that discipline and willpower are important but not the starting point. Instead, one should focus on taking action in the present and understanding the reasons behind failures to build discipline and willpower.
What is the speaker's perspective on the role of motivation in taking action?
-The speaker seems to suggest that motivation is not the primary driver for action. Instead, one should act regardless of motivation and reflect on failures to understand what truly hindered progress, such as lack of discipline or willpower.
Outlines
🚀 Action Over Inaction
The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking action rather than being stuck in the cycle of 'trying'. They argue that 'trying' is a state of inaction that prevents progress, and instead, one should either do or fail. The speaker encourages embracing failure as a way to build confidence, as it shows resilience and the ability to overcome setbacks. They also challenge the notion of a 'first step', suggesting that every step is equally important and should be taken in the present, not as a future-oriented plan.
🎯 Controlling Future Thinking
In this paragraph, the speaker discusses the concept of future thinking and its impact on procrastination and anxiety. They suggest that while thinking about the future can be helpful, it should be controlled and not allowed to dominate one's actions. The speaker points out that the mind's tendency to overblow future consequences leads to inaction and stress. They advocate for a balanced approach where future planning is used purposefully and not as a means to avoid taking action in the present.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡First Step
💡Philosophy
💡Try
💡Failure
💡Confidence
💡Present
💡Future
💡Procrastination
💡Anxiety
💡Mind
💡Control
Highlights
The concept that there is no 'first step', only the step you can take now, emphasizing the importance of present action over future-oriented thinking.
The idea that trying is not always beneficial and can sometimes prevent action, advocating for doing or failing instead.
The assertion that failing can be a source of confidence, as it shows resilience and the ability to overcome setbacks.
The notion that success does not necessarily lead to happiness, and that accomplishment of wants does not guarantee contentment.
The emphasis on the present moment as the only true reality, dismissing the future as an illusion of the mind.
The idea that every step taken is a 'first step' in the present, challenging the conventional understanding of sequential steps.
The argument that climate change, like any problem, should be addressed in the present, not left for the future.
The suggestion that the mind plays tricks by overemphasizing the future, leading to inaction in the present.
The point that the future-thinking mind should be controlled and not allowed to dominate decision-making.
The assertion that procrastination is a result of an overblown future-thinking mind, leading to anxiety and inaction.
The idea that problems of the mind are normal functions that have taken control, and need to be managed.
The encouragement to start taking action immediately, without waiting for a 'right time' that may never come.
The critique of the word 'try' as a middle ground that can hinder progress, advocating for decisive action instead.
The advice to reflect on failure to understand what happened and why, as a means to learn and grow.
The observation that material desires, while common, do not necessarily lead to fulfillment or happiness.
The reminder that the present is the only time we have, and it's crucial to act and solve problems in the present moment.
Transcripts
there is no such thing as a first step
there is only a step there's only the
step that you can take that's not a
philosophy that is an actual reality
yeah but don't try it next week don't
know much you're like try tomorrow
like you guys need to start today yeah I
I can't believe I'm about to say this
but the subs giving it away it's like
throwing me off because of the sound but
I understand that I'm supposed to
encourage this behavior I mean so so I
think you guys should do right but like
understand that
so try is the problem don't try do or
fail I'll take either of those either of
those are fine like failing is fine the
problem is trying trying is the problem
you do you don't have to succeed like
failing is great failing is fantastic
just do or [ __ ] up like fail or succeed
but do one of those two things try is
like in the middle try is like tries
like it's like the [ __ ] future killer
try is a thing that prevents you from
actually doing anything it don't try
just do it and [ __ ] up like failure so
this is a very common problem where like
people think that the way that you get
confident is through success but you
don't get confident through success you
get confident through failure right
think about that for a second like when
you screw up and you survive and you
come out on the other side and you're
still alive like that's when you get
confidence it's like oh wow like I fell
down oh look I can get back up again
then you don't have to be afraid of
walking right just just do something let
just try and then if you don't mean I
say try do it and then fail and then
like look at it understand it what
happened what happened why did I fail
like what actually happened was it
motivation was a discipline was it
willpower is it because and think about
this - because gamers think that they
want all this stuff like you guys want
stuff yeah like I want a [ __ ] yacht
like I said I want a jet plane you know
I want like like this mic setup to work
properly I want
all that stuff but like what isn't gonna
get you anywhere Lane north shouldn't
because I also work with people that
want a lot of things and they are not as
lazy and they don't they're not happy
like this is the other big thing is that
even if you accomplish your wants you're
not gonna be happy and people here are
saying the hardest part is taking that
first step like this is what y'all also
have to understand every step is the
first step there's only one step to be
taken it's not the first step
that's like future-oriented thinking
which is wrong it's like where does
climate change gonna be fixed in the
future wrong it's gonna be fixed now
like you go outside you plant a [ __ ]
tree that's how it gets done future is
an illusion of the mind understand this
very deeply like I know it sounds crazy
but I want you guys to really like sink
into this right so PI to Africa said the
hardest part is taking that first step
there is no such thing as a first step
there is only a step there's only the
step that you can take that's not a
philosophy that is an actual reality so
I want you guys to understand this right
now we are in the present and where are
we now in the present where are we now
in the present where are we now in the
present this is the only thing that
there is and gamer's you guys your mind
plays all kinds of tricks with you once
you incorporate the future because once
the future is a possibility you're
[ __ ]
right like once the future is a
possibility then you could do something
in the future like we didn't really get
too much into this but I want you guys
to understand that for Joro
the future is the problem he can move
out one day he's gonna do it one day
he's gonna exercise one day one day one
day one day one day one day no he can't
exercise one day the only time he can
exercise is now literally you cannot
exercise except for right now so like
understand that you guys have to be in
the collective present is the only place
that exists and the more that you try to
solve problems in the future like no
wonder they're not getting solved
because you're [ __ ] solving them in
the play
that doesn't exist so people are asking
can't future thinking be helpful
absolutely
like you don't accomplish much without
thinking about the future right so like
I couldn't stream if I just randomly
decided when to stream like I have to
schedule so it's absolutely apart like
so the future thinking mind is one
function of the mind that needs to be
under your control right you should
decide when the future thinking mind
gets to run the show and when it doesn't
the problem is that for a lot of people
the future thinking mind runs the show
it says what we're gonna do it later
like that's what procrastination is
procrastination is an overblown future
thinking mind consequences in the future
being overblown does what we call
anxiety all of the problems of the mind
are normal functions of the mind that
have taken control from you
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