Episode
547 | Procrastination
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- The Minimalists
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- Jul 13, 2026
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- 2812
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Summary
The Minimalist speak with author Jon Acuff about whether procrastination is a type of hoarding, the difference between rest and hesitation, small actions that break the procrastination cycle, a popular decluttering rule that backfired on one of our listeners, and more! Discussed in this episode: What is "strategic apathy?" (2:06) Is procrastination just another form of hoarding? (6:23) Why do so many of us wait for permission that no one is ever going to give us? (11:05) What's the difference between rest and hesitation? (20:53) What's the smallest action someone can take today that genuinely interrupts the procrastination cycle? (23:33) Right Here, Right Now: Joshua is going on a solo tour. (28:00) Listener Tip: Is buying items in bulk ever a sneaky form of procrastination? (31:12) Listen to the full Maximal episode on Patreon: patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast