Tim Urban: Inside the mind of a master procrastinator

https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_urban_inside_the_mind_of_a_master_procrastinator#t-1925

Introduce

1. The difference between the brain of procrastination and non-procrastination - Rational Decision-Maker,  Instant Gratification Monkey, and Panic Monster.

2. For the procrastinator, spending a lot of time in this orange zone, an easy and fun place that's entirely out of the Makes Sense circle -  the Dark Playground. 

3.  The Panic Monster can push us to finish our work, but it is only available if the deadline exists.

Keywords I learn from the talk.

1. procrastination (n.)

    Definition: The act of delaying something that must be done, often because 

                    it is unpleasant or boring.

    

    Example: This is no time for procrastination - we need decisive action.

        Procrastinator (n.)

        Definition:  Someone who keeps delaying things that must be done.

        

        Example:  I never buy my gifts until Christmas Eve because I'm a 

                       procrastinator.

2. spiral (adj.)

    Definition: a.  A shape made up of curves, each one above or wider than the 

                        one before.

                    b.  A situation in which a price, etc. becomes lower, or a situation 

                        gets worse and is difficult to control because one bad event 

                        causes another.

    Example: a. The stairs are spiral-shaped.

                  b. This year's downward spiral of house prices has depressed the 

                        market.

3. propagate (v.)

    Definition: a. (Of a plant or animal) To produce young plants or animals.

                    b. To spread opinions, lies, or beliefs among a lot of people.

    Example: a. Most house plants can be propagated from stem cuttings.

                  b. The government has tried to propagate the belief that this is a 

                      just war.

4. mayhem (n.)

    Definition: A situation in which there is little or no order or control.

    Example: With 20 kids running around and only two adults to supervise, it 

                   was complete mayhem.

5. miraculously (adv.)

    Definition: Very effective or surprising, or difficult to believe.

    Example: The diet promised miraculous weight loss.