Episode
#197 - Petr Ludwig - How To Overcome Procrastination
1:02:04
Published: Thu Jul 16 2020
Description
Petr Ludwig is a speaker, author and CEO of Procrastination.com. Procrastination is a speedbump in many a would-be productive person's life. Thankfully Petr has given keynote speeches all over the world on this topic, so hopefully he has the solutions. Expect to learn how to train your willpower, why finding meaning is a productivity tool, the relationship between failure, self-forgiveness and high achievement, how to take an entire month off per year while becoming more productive and much more... Sponsor: Check out everything I use from The Protein Works at https://www.theproteinworks.com/modernwisdom/ (35% off everything with the code MODERN35) Extra Stuff: Check out Petr's Website - https://procrastination.com/ Follow Petr on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petrludwig/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Learn about training willpower, finding meaning, and how failure and self-forgiveness can lead to high achievement and productivity in this podcast episode.
00:00 - 03:05 (03:05)
Summary
Learn about training willpower, finding meaning, and how failure and self-forgiveness can lead to high achievement and productivity in this podcast episode. The host also talks about taking time off to increase productivity and how super greens can help with overall health.
Episode#197 - Petr Ludwig - How To Overcome Procrastination
PodcastModern Wisdom
Willpower is not the key to overcoming procrastination, instead it's important to understand your strengths and use them to find meaning and purpose in your work.
03:15 - 09:26 (06:11)
Summary
Willpower is not the key to overcoming procrastination, instead it's important to understand your strengths and use them to find meaning and purpose in your work. Fighting procrastination is a key skill for a successful and happy life.
Episode#197 - Petr Ludwig - How To Overcome Procrastination
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode talks about the concept of hedonic adaptation and how it affects even the biggest accomplishments in life.
09:26 - 15:43 (06:17)
Summary
This podcast episode talks about the concept of hedonic adaptation and how it affects even the biggest accomplishments in life. It also discusses the importance of loving the process and not just doing what you love.
Episode#197 - Petr Ludwig - How To Overcome Procrastination
PodcastModern Wisdom
Spending just 10 minutes a day on mindfulness techniques and incorporating regular exercise can increase willpower and self-regulation, helping to overcome negative emotions with calmness and carry over to other aspects of life, such as work and relationships.
15:43 - 21:53 (06:09)
Summary
Spending just 10 minutes a day on mindfulness techniques and incorporating regular exercise can increase willpower and self-regulation, helping to overcome negative emotions with calmness and carry over to other aspects of life, such as work and relationships. Studies have shown that exercise can even stimulate growth in the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain associated with willpower.
Episode#197 - Petr Ludwig - How To Overcome Procrastination
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares their strategy of booking an extra day before and after a holiday to avoid exhaustion and maximize relaxation.
21:53 - 25:57 (04:04)
Summary
The speaker shares their strategy of booking an extra day before and after a holiday to avoid exhaustion and maximize relaxation.
Episode#197 - Petr Ludwig - How To Overcome Procrastination
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares their belief in overcoming ego depletion with small rests during the day and their experiences with handling failure through deep experiences.
25:57 - 34:08 (08:10)
Summary
The speaker shares their belief in overcoming ego depletion with small rests during the day and their experiences with handling failure through deep experiences.
Episode#197 - Petr Ludwig - How To Overcome Procrastination
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the importance of investing time wisely and taking action, sharing personal experiences of working on projects and facing a plane engine blowout.
34:08 - 38:21 (04:13)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of investing time wisely and taking action, sharing personal experiences of working on projects and facing a plane engine blowout.
Episode#197 - Petr Ludwig - How To Overcome Procrastination
PodcastModern Wisdom
Balancing humility and pride is essential in adopting a growth mindset and improving oneself.
38:21 - 48:19 (09:57)
Summary
Balancing humility and pride is essential in adopting a growth mindset and improving oneself. Understanding the value of humbling experiences and using them to help others is key in achieving success.
Episode#197 - Petr Ludwig - How To Overcome Procrastination
PodcastModern Wisdom
The movement masks created by the speaker had a significant impact on public health during the pandemic, inspiring people to start wearing face masks in Prague and leading to mask mandates in over 70 countries worldwide.
48:19 - 53:49 (05:30)
Summary
The movement masks created by the speaker had a significant impact on public health during the pandemic, inspiring people to start wearing face masks in Prague and leading to mask mandates in over 70 countries worldwide. The speaker emphasizes the urgency of existential risks and the importance of living life with meaning and purpose.
Episode#197 - Petr Ludwig - How To Overcome Procrastination
PodcastModern Wisdom
The guest on the podcast shares the idea that people may not continue a task if they don't know what to do next, including writing.
53:50 - 59:54 (06:04)
Summary
The guest on the podcast shares the idea that people may not continue a task if they don't know what to do next, including writing. He also notes that people seem to be exhibiting less road rage during COVID-19.
Episode#197 - Petr Ludwig - How To Overcome Procrastination
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses how Facebook employs addictologists to make the timeline more addictive by targeting users' emotions with political content.
59:54 - 1:01:55 (02:00)
Summary
The speaker discusses how Facebook employs addictologists to make the timeline more addictive by targeting users' emotions with political content.