Quiz · Why We Procrastinate

Question 1What is the speaker mainly trying to explain in this talk?

Why we procrastinate and some tricks to start tasks sooner Why important tasks should always be done perfectly How phones help us finish our work much faster Why deadlines are harmful for our daily work

Question 2What trick does the speaker suggest for starting a task?

Finish the whole task in one single long day Ask a friend to do the hardest part for you Wait until you feel completely ready to begin Start with just five minutes of work to break the ice

Question 3Why do we often delay work, according to the speaker?

Because our brain cannot understand deadlines at all Because our brain prefers easy pleasure now over rewards later Because pleasure helps us focus on big tasks better Because clear deadlines make tasks feel too boring