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Feb 2023
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The Only Way to Stop Procrastinating (Ba...

Mel Robbins
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In this episode, we’re attacking procrastination head on – using science. Just think about how many hours, or heck YEARS, you have wasted thinking about what you needed to do instead of doing it. That ends today. This episode is packed with a simple, research-backed method to understanding why you procrastinate (it’s not what you think) and what researc ... Show More
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