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CHAPTER ELEVEN

END PROCRASTINATION

he #5SecondRule is an incredible weapon in the fight against procrastination.
Before we dig into how to use it, we need to define procrastination, what it is,
and what it isn’t. In researching this book, I was shocked when I learned what
causes procrastination. I had it all wrong!

I was also surprised to learn there are two kinds of procrastination: destructive
procrastination, which is when you avoid tasks you need to complete, and
productive procrastination, which is an important part of any creative process.

Let’s   start   with    the good    kind.

Productive Procrastination

If you are working on a creative project or an innovative idea, research shows
that procrastination is not only good, but it is also important. The creative process
takes time, so when you set a project aside for a few days or weeks, your mind can