Watch Him Dissolve Procrastination In 11 Minutes (Coaching Session With Joe Husdon)

Summary

In this coaching session, a man struggling with procrastination in his side hustle uncovers the root of his issue: fear of success and failure, compounded by perfectionism. The conversation reveals how he procrastinates on tasks that feel overly important, especially when they involve personal and financial growth. By shifting his focus from perfection to enjoying the process of work, particularly building a website, he realizes that enjoying the work is key to overcoming procrastination. The session emphasizes that the path to progress is through fun, not pressure, leading to more productive and fulfilling outcomes.

Takeaways

• 😀 Procrastination often arises from the fear of success or failure, which can manifest as avoidance of tasks that feel overwhelming or too important.
• 😀 The individual procrastinates mainly on tasks related to their personal side hustle, which involves both self-care and money, but not on work for others.
• 😀 Fear of success is tied to a perceived inability to handle the pressures and responsibilities that come with achieving success, leading to avoidance behaviors.
• 😀 Perfectionism is a major contributor to procrastination, making tasks feel daunting and creating a high barrier to starting or continuing work.
• 😀 When working for someone else, there's less mental resistance or pressure compared to when working on a personal project, leading to less procrastination.
• 😀 The key difference between procrastinating on personal projects and not procrastinating on work for others is the self-imposed pressure of perfectionism and importance.
• 😀 Embracing the idea of enjoying the process of building something (like a website) can significantly reduce procrastination and lower friction in taking action.
• 😀 Taking the pressure off the process (instead of aiming for perfection) leads to a more sustainable, enjoyable, and productive approach to work.
• 😀 The real fear that underlies procrastination is the fear of failure, often disguised as fear of overwhelm, but it's the cycle of inaction that becomes overwhelming.
• 😀 To overcome procrastination, one needs to shift focus from the outcome to the enjoyment of the work itself, making it more fun and less about achieving perfection.
• 😀 The session encourages making work more enjoyable and enjoyable work is the key to overcoming procrastination, as enjoyment can fuel continuous progress.

Q & A

What is the main issue that the man is struggling with in the coaching session?

The main issue the man is struggling with is procrastination, particularly related to his side hustle. He finds it hard to start and follow through on his own projects.

What does the man procrastinate on, and why is it different from his work for others?

The man procrastinates primarily on tasks related to his side hustle, like building a website. In contrast, when he works for others or for his family, he doesn’t procrastinate because there is less pressure and more motivation to get things done.

What are the underlying fears the man has that contribute to his procrastination?

The man has a fear of both success and failure. He fears becoming overwhelmed if he succeeds, and he is also scared of failure, which leads him to avoid starting his side hustle altogether.

How does perfectionism contribute to the man's procrastination?

Perfectionism stops the man from starting or making progress on his side hustle. He feels that if the outcome isn’t perfect, it’s not worth doing, which leads him to avoid taking any action at all.

What shift in mindset does the coach suggest to help the man overcome procrastination?

The coach suggests that the man shift his focus from perfectionism to enjoying the process of working on his side hustle. By focusing on having fun with the work, rather than achieving a perfect result, he can reduce procrastination and increase productivity.

What is the significance of the coach asking the man to prove why his side hustle is important?

The coach asks the man to prove why his side hustle is so important to challenge the belief that it must be perfect. The point is to show that if the project is so important, he shouldn’t be letting perfectionism or procrastination get in the way.

What does the man realize about his mindset regarding his side hustle after the coach’s questioning?

The man realizes that by placing so much pressure on his side hustle and viewing it as a 'make-or-break' task, he is actually making himself stuck. The pressure and perfectionism are holding him back from taking action.

How does the coach suggest the man approach his work on his side hustle moving forward?

The coach suggests that the man approach his side hustle with the intention to enjoy the process. The focus should be on enjoying the work rather than on achieving a perfect result. This shift can help dissolve procrastination and lead to more progress.

Why does the coach emphasize the importance of enjoying the work rather than focusing on the result?

The coach emphasizes enjoying the work because it removes the pressure and allows the man to progress without the fear of failure. When he enjoys the process, it becomes easier to stay engaged and productive.

What action is the man instructed to take for the next week to overcome procrastination?

For the next week, the man is instructed to sit down in front of his computer with the intention to enjoy the work and to stop if he isn’t enjoying it. The goal is to make the process enjoyable and productive, rather than focusing on achieving perfection.