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BJJ Mental Models
Ep. 405: Solving Procrastination, feat. Itamar Shatz
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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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