Ep. 405: Solving Procrastination, feat. Itamar Shatz

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.Get Solving Procrastination:https://solvingprocrastination.com/bookMental models discussed in this episode:Second-Order Thinkinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/second-order-thinkingSilver Bullet Fallacyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/silver-bullet-fallacyCurse of Knowledgehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/curse-of-knowledgeCognitive Behavioral Therapyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-behavioral-therapyAcute Stress Responsehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/acute-stress-responsePrecommitmentshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/precommitmentsEscalation of Commitmenthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/escalation-of-commitmentAnalysis Paralysishttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/analysis-paralysisBuilding Your Triggershttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/building-your-triggersGrowth from Discomforthttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfortIncremental Learninghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learningConsistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistencyStress and Recoveryhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recoveryPrioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium!The world's LARGEST library of jiu-jitsu audio lessons, our complete podcast network, online coaching, and much more! Your first week is free:https://bjjmentalmodels.comNeed more BJJ Mental Models?Get the legendary BJJMM newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletterLearn more mental models in our online database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/databaseFollow us on social:https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodelshttps://threads.com/@bjjmentalmodelshttps://bjjmentalmodels.bsky.socialhttps://youtube.com/@bjjmentalmodelsMusic by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com