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How preparation becomes a form of procrastination

I spent two hours researching the best way to organize my notes instead of actually taking any notes on the thing I am supposed to be studying

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The mind seeks safety in planning and organizing to avoid the vulnerability of actually beginning the work.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Deep work and focused time?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.