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people incline to delay their work until the deadline and mostly result in a not really good job.
we should always set a plan for work. In fact, we will delay or distract by other things. However, the plan could act as a record and we just keep revising it.
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Just image there is Rational-Decision-Maker and an Instant Gratification Monkey.
- Monkey always want to enjoy the current and grab the wheel of mind.
- The Monkey doesn't have any memory of the past, no knowledge of the future, he just want to enjoy now.
- It works well in the animal world, but not in civilized society.
- there is a guardian angel we called it Panic Monster which is only stuff monkey afraid of.
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- none deadline situation
- like long-term personal goal
- Panic monster doesn't show up
- It usually suffered quietly and privately. And it can be the source of a huge amount of long-term unhappiness and regrets
- Using life Calendar to make a deadline panic.
- We need to stay aware of the Instant Gratification Monkey. That's a job for all of us
