• Lesson five: get past the starting threshold

  • Oct 5 2023
  • Length: 9 mins
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Lesson five: get past the starting threshold

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  • In this lesson, you’ll learn how to modify tasks to get you past the starting threshold.

    Key ideas:

    1️⃣ Unclear, vague tasks induce discomfort, leading to avoidance. Make tasks less ambiguous; specify them clearly. 

    2️⃣ Large tasks can be overwhelming and inhibit action. Break tasks into smaller components to overcome the "getting started" threshold. 

    3️⃣ Procrastinators often overplan as a way of avoiding the task. Define only the first few steps to prevent falling into this pitfall.

    4️⃣ Establish a habit of using these strategies by including these two questions at the top of your to-do list: (1) "Is this task specific enough - do I know the exact steps I need to take?" (2) "Is this task small enough for me to easily cross the 'starting threshold'?"

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    Host: Jordan Gabriels

    Producer: Kemble Song
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