Location: We will meet at True Food Kitchen (Bethesda) (7100 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815)
Tim Urban knows that procrastination doesn't make sense, but he's never been able to shake his habit of waiting until the last minute to get things done. In this hilarious and insightful talk, Urban takes us on a journey through YouTube binges, Wikipedia rabbit holes and bouts of staring out the window -- and encourages us to think harder about what we're really procrastinating on, before we run out of time.
Please watch this 14-min video before joining the discussion:
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If more than 7 people join the discussion, we will break out into smaller groups. (max 7 people per group)
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1. Our brains juggle a Rational Decision-Maker and an Instant Gratification Monkey, who often wins in the short term. How can we structure our daily routines so the Rational Decision-Maker has more opportunities to take the wheel?
2. The Dark Playground feels like leisure, but it’s weighed down by guilt and dread. What strategies can we use to transform unearned leisure into satisfying, restorative downtime?
3. The Panic Monster wakes up only when deadlines or consequences loom, jolting us into action.How can we intentionally create external triggers or accountability systems to summon our own Panic Monsters earlier?
4. Deadline-based procrastination eventually forces productivity, but often through unhealthy last-minute sprints. What steps can we take to replace frantic bursts of work with steadier, healthier progress?
5. Without deadlines, important life projects can remain untouched forever. How can we introduce self-imposed structures to keep momentum on long-term goals?
6. Many people feel regret not from failure, but from never starting meaningful pursuits. How can we reduce the gap between our intentions and our first small steps of action?
7. Everyone procrastinates in some form, especially with non-deadline areas of life. How can we build group practices that help us collectively notice and counteract subtle forms of procrastination?
8. A “Life Calendar” reminds us that our time is finite and shrinking. How can we regularly remind ourselves of life’s limited time in a way that inspires urgency without creating paralyzing pressure?
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To provide an enjoyable experience for fellow participants, here are three ground rules during discussion events:
1. Step up and step back. (If you feel that you’ve been talking too much, step back to listen more. If you feel that you’ve been relatively quiet, step up to share your perspective or ask a question)
2. Listen to understand, not to respond.
3. Be open-minded and value differences.
4. Max 7 people per group.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
True Food Kitchen, 7100 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, us
