Why Do We Wait for the Perfect Moment to Act? Episode II: How to Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

Stoic Spirituality by Jagan Rangarajan

Episode notes

What are some common reasons people wait for the best time to act? What are some consequences of waiting for the best time to act? How can procrastination and perfectionism be barriers to taking action? How can you identify the good enough time to take action?

Welcome to Stoic Spirituality, where I break down relevant concepts from books and abstract concepts I have thought about as well!

In this episode, we examine the typical justifications for delaying decisions till the "ideal moment" as well as the negative effects of this attitude. We discuss the impact of overthinking and indecision as well as the role of fear, uncertainty, and lack of confidence in delaying action.

We also look at how impatience and perfectionism may be huge roadblocks to action and offer helpful methods for overcoming these traits, looking at how to dec ... 

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