The 30-Second Hack to Stop Procrastinating and Get to Work

How a simple mental trick puts you into action mode instantly

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We all face those moments frozen by procrastination — when we know we should start on an important project or task but can’t seem to get our brains to initiate it. So we end up frittering away precious time on less important stuff in a haze of avoidance and anxiety instead. Sound familiar?

But what if you discovered it’s possible to get focused fast any time this happens using a simple 30-second mental trick? A trick that flips that resistant switch in your head so you transition right into productive mode?

I recently stumbled onto such a technique when researching habits of ultra prolific creators and doers. And I’ve been amazed at how well it works to smash through procrastination roadblocks and get into action right away.

Want to know what it is? Let’s dive in!

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