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Procastination

The document introduces a procrastination hack called the 'To-Start List,' which simplifies tasks by breaking them down into the first actionable step. This approach makes it easier to begin tasks, as starting is often the hardest part. The author encourages readers to transform their To-Do Lists into To-Start Lists to enhance productivity and momentum.

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Procastination

The document introduces a procrastination hack called the 'To-Start List,' which simplifies tasks by breaking them down into the first actionable step. This approach makes it easier to begin tasks, as starting is often the hardest part. The author encourages readers to transform their To-Do Lists into To-Start Lists to enhance productivity and momentum.

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How to Stop

Procrastinating
Right Now
Written by Colby Kultgen
My new favorite procrastination hack:

The “To-Start List”

How to Stop Procrastinating Right Now


It’s simple...
Instead of overwhelming yourself with a
list of daunting tasks, just write down
the first step for each one.

How to Stop Procrastinating Right Now


❌ ✅
To-Do List To-Start List

Write the first sentence


Write the post
of the post

Go for a run Put on running shoes

Record video Set up the camera

Clean apartment Clean the kitchen table

For example:​

“Write the post” becomes:


“Write the first sentence of the post”.

“Go for a run” becomes:


“Put on running shoes”.

How to Stop Procrastinating Right Now


✅
To-Start List

Write the first sentence


of the post

Put on running shoes

Set up the camera

Clean the kitchen table

It’s amazing how much easier it is to get


going when the goal is simply to start.

How to Stop Procrastinating Right Now


And a funny thing happens when you
just get started.

Momentum kicks in, and before you know


it, you’re halfway through that task that
felt "impossible" 30 minutes ago.

How to Stop Procrastinating Right Now


My challenge to you:
Turn your To-Do List into a To-Start List.
Create one actionable step for each of your
pending tasks and see how much easier it
feels to get started.

How to Stop Procrastinating Right Now


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