3534: The Procrastinating Caveman: What Human Evolution Teaches Us About Why We Put Off Work and How to Stop by Cal Newport
Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement20 Maalis 2025

3534: The Procrastinating Caveman: What Human Evolution Teaches Us About Why We Put Off Work and How to Stop by Cal Newport

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3534: Homo sapiens outlasted other human species not just because of bigger brains, but due to our unique ability for complex planning, a skill that also explains why we procrastinate. Cal Newport argues that procrastination isn’t a character flaw but an evolutionary response to weak or vague plans. Instead of forcing ourselves to push through, we should see procrastination as a cue to refine our approach, ensuring our strategies, whether for studying, work, or personal goals, are truly effective. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://calnewport.com/the-procrastinating-caveman-what-human-evolution-teaches-us-about-why-we-put-off-work-and-how-to-stop/ Quotes to ponder: “The most obvious answer [to the question of Homo sapiens’ survival] is that we had bigger brains. But it turns out that what matters is not overall brain size but the areas where the brain is larger - one of the crucial elements of Homo sapiens’ adaptations is - complex planning.” “What I’m arguing is that the complex planning component of your brain evaluates this plan as it has evolved to do and then rejects it as not sound.” “Procrastination is not your enemy. It is instead a constructive source of criticism, a voice from our paleolithic past telling us that although it likes our goals, we need to put a little bit more thought into how we’re going to get there.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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3887: How to Stop Feeling Guilty For Wanting More by Shirley of Daring Living on Releasing Shame

3887: How to Stop Feeling Guilty For Wanting More by Shirley of Daring Living on Releasing Shame

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3887: Shirley challenges the common guilt...

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3886: Ignoring Your Death? You May Be Wasting Your Life by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People

3886: Ignoring Your Death? You May Be Wasting Your Life by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3886: Cylon George challenges us to face ...

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3885: 5 Ways to Get Energized and Motivated When You Feel Lazy by Chantalle Blikman with Tiny Buddha

3885: 5 Ways to Get Energized and Motivated When You Feel Lazy by Chantalle Blikman with Tiny Buddha

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3885: Chantalle Blikman offers practical,...

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3884: It's Much Easier Than You Think to Live the Life You Want by Isaac Morehouse on Personal Freedom

3884: It's Much Easier Than You Think to Live the Life You Want by Isaac Morehouse on Personal Freedom

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3884: Isaac Morehouse challenges the beli...

20 Tammi 9min

3883: 10 Things You Can Do Today to Live More Like a Minimalist by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

3883: 10 Things You Can Do Today to Live More Like a Minimalist by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3883: Joshua Becker offers ten simple yet...

19 Tammi 11min

3882: Metacognitive Exercises by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Cognitive Skillbuilding

3882: Metacognitive Exercises by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Cognitive Skillbuilding

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3882: Colin Wright explores the transform...

18 Tammi 11min

3881: Only The Poor or Super Rich Say "Money Can't Buy Happiness" by Sam of Financial Samurai on Wealth Psychology

3881: Only The Poor or Super Rich Say "Money Can't Buy Happiness" by Sam of Financial Samurai on Wealth Psychology

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3881: Sam challenges the popular notion t...

18 Tammi 10min

3880: 7 Little Habits That Can Change Your Life, and How to Form Them by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

3880: 7 Little Habits That Can Change Your Life, and How to Form Them by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3880: Leo Babauta shares seven simple yet...

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