From Plato and Aristotle to Freud and modern research, we break down why we delay the things that matter most—and how to actually stop. This isn't a “just set a timer” productivity talk. We’re diving deep into shame, identity, perfectionism, culture, and why procrastination is ultimately a *skill issue*, not a moral failure.
We cover things like: How human ... Show More
Apr 15
Passion, Solved: Is It Really Worth Pursuing?
Nearly 60% of American workers are checked out at their jobs. Meanwhile, every graduation speech in history tells you to follow your passion and you'll never work a day in your life. So which is it? In this episode, Drew and I debate both sides. I argue for passion. He argues for ... Show More
2h 9m
Apr 8
Solved, Highlights: What Actually Makes People Happy
So here's the thing about happiness: the harder you chase it, the faster it runs. That's not some bumper sticker wisdom. It's basically the core finding of decades of research. In this highlight, Drew and I get into the stuff from our original happiness episode that I think peopl ... Show More
32m 23s
Apr 1
Self-Help, Solved
We pulled over 2,600 studies and ranked 19 of the most common self-improvement techniques across three dimensions: research quality, consistency of results, and actual effect size. Then we sorted them into four tiers: legitimately works, works sometimes, probably not helping, and ... Show More
2h 10m
Oct 2024
S3 Ep06 - Overcoming Procrastination
Procrastination can feel like an endless battle, one that we keep trying to win through discipline and force. We push ourselves harder, use stricter schedules, or employ rigid systems, only to find ourselves falling back into the same patterns. It’s easy to fall into the trap of ... Show More
25m 33s
Apr 2025
STOP PROCASTINATING - The Truth Behind Procastination & How to Finally Take Action | Mafe's Sessions #7
We’ve all been there—endless to-do lists, big goals, but somehow, we keep putting things off. So why do we procrastinate? And more importantly, how can we finally break the cycle?In this video, we dive deep into the real reasons behind procrastination (hint: it’s not just lazines ... Show More
12m 4s
Jul 2025
The ONLY Way To Stop Procrastinating
Why do we procrastinate—even when we know what we want? In this episode, I’ll show you that procrastination isn’t a character flaw. I’ll break down how fear, safety, and your ancient brain are holding you back from action.
Are you ready to stop procrastinating and break your bad ... Show More
17m 55s
Jul 2024
6 Tips To Beat Procrastination
<p>Ever feel like procrastination is stealing your time and holding you back? Well, you're not alone, and today, we're tackling it head-on with a 6-step process to beat procrastination once and for all!</p><p>The first step to overcoming any problem is admitting it exists, so we' ... Show More
17m 11s