Tim Urban, a blogger known for his humorous and insightful posts on “Wait But Why,” delivered a TED Talk in 2016 that delves into the psychology of procrastination. He begins by admitting he’s a chronic procrastinator and humorously illustrates his internal struggle through simple and engaging drawings. The speech centers around the battle between three characters in his brain: The Rational Decision-Maker – the logical planner who wants to get things done. The Instant Gratification Monkey – the fun-seeking part that leads to time-wasting activities. The Panic Monster – who wakes up only when deadlines loom, triggering productivity out of fear. Urban explains that procrastinators operate fine under deadlines because the Panic Monster eventually kicks in. But when there are no deadlines (e.g., goals like starting a business, pursuing creative work, or maintaining relationships), the monkey remains in control, and the Panic Monster never shows up—leading to long-term procr...