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title: Exploring The Mind Of A Master Procrastinator
description: "In this TED Talk, Tim Urban shares his experience as a master procrastinator. He explores the ongoing battle between the \"instant gratification monkey\" and the \"panic monster\" within his head, and he ends with an insightful message encouraging us all to think a bit harder about the things we are procrastinating on before it's too late."
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November 20, 2018

# Exploring The Mind Of A Master Procrastinator

In this TED Talk, Tim Urban shares his experience as a master procrastinator. He explores the...

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In this TED Talk, Tim Urban shares his experience as a master procrastinator. He explores the ongoing battle between the "instant gratification monkey" and the "panic monster" within his head, and he ends with an insightful message encouraging us all to think a bit harder about the things we are procrastinating on before it's too late.

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