You might have tried some common ways to beat procrastination. But, when it comes to certain tasks or goals, it can still be tough to stop putting things off.
It could be something small, like paying your taxes, or something big, like starting your own business. “Why can’t I stop procrastinating?!”
Maybe you’ve even tried the usual tips to avoid putting things off:
I was talking to a friend recently who feels like he’s stuck in his job for the past five years. He’s been procrastinating his decision to find something else for a long time.
Every time I ask him about when he actually wants to leave, he always has a reason (aka an excuse):
Sound familiar?
The ancient philosophy of Stoicism was founded in Athens at around 300 B.C. Stoicism has gained popularity recently because it provides a useful and practical way of viewing life. It can also be used for wealth-building, which forms the principles of Stoic investing.
Being a Stoic makes you better at money, wealth-building, and investing. Stoic Investing strategies teach us to manage our emotions and focus only on things within our control (and let go of those that we cannot).
I’ve been studying the science of productivity seriously since 2010 when I was in grad school. Even from that period, I wanted to learn how to increase and enhance my work output in a sustainable way that avoids burnout.
Back then, I was writing my thesis for my degree in Business Administration, and I also started a company with my dad.