COMMUNICATION LAB

LISTENING
ASSIGNEMENT I

HARI NAYAK
2022BPLN007
The video is a TED talk by Tim Urban titled "Inside the mind of a master procrastinator". In the
talk, Urban humorously describes his struggles with procrastination and provides insights into
why people procrastinate and how to overcome it.Urban begins by explaining the concept of the
"instant gratification monkey," which he describes as a part of the brain that constantly seeks
immediate pleasure and can distract people from their long-term goals. He goes on to describe
the "panic monster," which is the part of the brain that kicks in when a deadline is approaching
and motivates people to finally take action.Urban then provides an overview of his personal
experience with procrastination and how it has affected his life, including missing deadlines and
staying up all night to finish projects. He also shares humorous anecdotes about his encounters
with the "instant gratification monkey" and the "panic monster."Finally, Urban concludes his talk
by providing practical tips for overcoming procrastination, such as breaking tasks down into
smaller, more manageable parts, setting clear deadlines and consequences, and recognizing the
negative impact of procrastination on one's life.Overall, the video provides an entertaining and
relatable look at the issue of procrastination, while also providing helpful tips for overcoming it

YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK-https://youtu.be/arj7oStGLkU