715: The Science of Procrastination: Researchers Tackle Willpower and our Ability to Control It by Cal Newport of Study Hacks

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🗓️ 25 November 2017

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Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares the science of procrastination and how to beat it. Episode 715: The Science of Procrastination: Researchers Tackle Willpower and our Ability to Control It by Cal Newport of Study Hacks. Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. The original post is located here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-science-of-procrastination-researchers-tackle-willpower-and-our-ability-to-control-it Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Optimal Living Daily episode 715, the Science of Procrastination.
0:05.8	Researchers tackle willpower and our ability to control it.
0:09.5	By Kelln Newport of Kelln Newport.com, and I'm Justin Mollick, the guy that reads blog posts to you every day,
0:15.6	including weekends, with permission from the authors.
0:18.9	Today's post covers a topic that I hear is a major struggle of listeners of this show Procrastination.
0:24.5	So I'm hoping this one helps.
0:26.0	Let's jump right in as we optimize your life.
0:29.5	The Science of Procrastination, researchers tackle willpower and our ability to control it.
0:38.4	By Kelln Newport of Kelln Newport.com.
0:41.6	The willpower mystery.
0:44.0	We all know the feeling.
0:46.6	Some days if a project you know you need to work on, but find it impossible to summon the energy needed to close your email and get to work.
0:54.4	It seems so simple.
0:56.0	Click the X in the corner.
0:57.7	Open the word processor document.
0:59.7	Start typing.
1:01.0	But you might as well be considering knocking off a quick triathlon.
1:04.8	You're led in sluggish, no motivation mood overwhelms.
1:09.3	On other occasions, however, you welcome the challenge.
1:12.3	Time to work?
1:13.2	No problem.
1:14.5	What gives?
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