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
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/second-order-thinking
Silver Bullet Fallacy
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/silver-bullet-fallacy
Curse of Knowledge
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledge
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapy
Acute Stress Response
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/acute-stress-response
Precommitments
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/precommitments
Escalation of Commitment
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/escalation-of-commitment
Analysis Paralysis
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/analysis-paralysis
Building Your Triggers
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggers
Growth from Discomfort
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort
Incremental Learning
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning
Consistency
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency
Stress and Recovery
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery
Prioritize Longevity
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity
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