Episode Details

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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