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Mar 2021
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How to Beat Procrastination With Stoicis...

Daily Stoic | Wondery
About this episode

Procrastination is something we all have to struggle with. It can be so tempting to put off a daunting task indefinitely. On today’s episode, Ryan talks about how Stoicism has helped him overcome procrastination, be more productive, and have more free time. 

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IdMDhrkxts&t=38s 

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