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<v Speaker 1>Yo, what's up? Gen z Zaden Cruz. Here your resident

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<v Speaker 1>brain whisperer, or at least I try to be, and

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<v Speaker 1>this week we're tackling something that's basically a national emergency. Procrastination.

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<v Speaker 1>Ever feel like you're drowning in to do lists longer

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<v Speaker 1>than the lyrics to your fave rapper's latest track. You

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<v Speaker 1>know that feeling when you stare at your screen scrolling

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<v Speaker 1>TikTok faster than light speed while that deadline looms closer

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<v Speaker 1>than a bad breakup. Yeah, me too. But listen up,

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<v Speaker 1>because this ain't another preachy self help session. We're gonna

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<v Speaker 1>get real raw and maybe even a little spicy about

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<v Speaker 1>how to actually ditch the procrastination habit and start rolling

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<v Speaker 1>with progress instead. Here's the tea. Procrastination is like that

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<v Speaker 1>annoying friend who always shows up late, eats all your snacks,

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<v Speaker 1>and leaves you cleaning up the mess. It's tempting to

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<v Speaker 1>let it slide, but trust me, it's dragging you down.

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<v Speaker 1>This ain't just about finishing assignments on time, fam, This

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<v Speaker 1>is about taking control of your life, crushing your goals,

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<v Speaker 1>and becoming the badass version of yourself. First up, I'll

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<v Speaker 1>do it. Lie myth. That voice telling you to chill out, relax,

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<v Speaker 1>and deal with it tomorrow, Yeah, that's a straight up liar.

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<v Speaker 1>Every time you procrastinate, you're essentially giving your anxiety superpowers.

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<v Speaker 1>It feeds off the guilt and stress, making you feel

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<v Speaker 1>even more overwhelmed. Don't fall for it. Tomorrow isn't promised. Second,

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<v Speaker 1>the power of baby steps. We've all been there, staring

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<v Speaker 1>at a project so massive it feels like climbing Mount

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<v Speaker 1>Everest in flip flops. Overwhelm check. But guess what. You

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<v Speaker 1>don't have to conquer the whole mountain at once. Break

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<v Speaker 1>that bad boy down into bite sized tasks, like conquering

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<v Speaker 1>those tiny levels in your fave mobile game. Celebrate each win,

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<v Speaker 1>no matter how small. You're building momentum baby. Third, ditch

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<v Speaker 1>the perfect bs. Perfectionism is procrastination's bff. It whispers lies

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<v Speaker 1>about needing everything to be flawless, leading you down a

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<v Speaker 1>rabbit hole of endless revisions and self doubt. Newsflash, nobody's

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<v Speaker 1>perfect and good enough is actually pretty damn good. Aim

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<v Speaker 1>for progress, not perfection. Fourth the dopamine detox. You know

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<v Speaker 1>how those notifications on your phone feel like a mini

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<v Speaker 1>reward that's dopamine, the feel good chemical that keeps you hooked.

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<v Speaker 1>But here's the thing, constant simulation can actually train your

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<v Speaker 1>brain to crave instant gratification over long term focus. So yeah,

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<v Speaker 1>put down the phone seriously and engage with real life

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<v Speaker 1>for a bit. Go for a walk, chat with a friend,

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<v Speaker 1>do something that doesn't involve a screen. It'll help you

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<v Speaker 1>reset your brain and get back on track. Fifth, find

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<v Speaker 1>your flow state. Ever been so engrossed in something you

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<v Speaker 1>lose track of time. That's the magic of flow state,

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<v Speaker 1>total immersion and focus. Identify activities that make you feel

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<v Speaker 1>this way, whether it's painting, coding, playing music, or even

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<v Speaker 1>just organizing your desk. Make time for these flow inducing

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<v Speaker 1>activities because they'll not only boost your productivity but also

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<v Speaker 1>nourish your soul. Now let me drop some serious knowledge

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<v Speaker 1>bombs on you. Think of Billie Eilish. This girl went

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<v Speaker 1>from bedroom record to global superstar in a matter of years.

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<v Speaker 1>She didn't get there by procrastinating. She honed her craft,

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<v Speaker 1>pushed boundaries, and embraced the power of consistent progress. Remember

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<v Speaker 1>that time she said, I don't think about music like

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<v Speaker 1>it's this big thing. It wasn't just some chill quote.

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<v Speaker 1>She understood the importance of staying focused on the present

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<v Speaker 1>moment and making small strides every day. Listen, letting go

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<v Speaker 1>of procrastination as a journey, not a destination. There will

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<v Speaker 1>be days when you hit snooze on your dreams and

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<v Speaker 1>scroll through memes for hours on end, but that's okay.

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<v Speaker 1>Just pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get back

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<v Speaker 1>in the game. Remember progress over perfection. You got this,

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<v Speaker 1>so what are you waiting for? Stop scrolling, ditch the distractions,

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<v Speaker 1>and take that first step towards crushing your goals. Hit

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<v Speaker 1>me up on insta at Zaiden Cruz with your progress updates.

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<v Speaker 1>Let's make some noise. Gen Z, don't forget to follow,

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<v Speaker 1>Let's keep it real one episode at. This podcast is

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<v Speaker 1>created with the help of advanced AI to deliver thoughtful

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<v Speaker 1>affirmations and positive messages just for you.