Inspiration vs Motivation #podcast #resiliencecoach #emotionalintelligence

In this conversation, Chris Abdey interviews Derrick Pledger, the Chief Digital and Information Officer at Maximus, discussing the insidious nature of procrastination and its impact on personal and professional life. Derrick shares his insights on defining procrastination, the importance of discipline, the value of embracing failure, and the significance of setting incremental goals. They also explore the role of AI in productivity and the need for mindfulness in its usage. Derrick emphasizes that success is not just about being busy but about achieving meaningful outcomes. In this conversation, Derrick R Pledger discusses the integration of AI tools like Microsoft Co-Pilot in enhancing productivity, the cultural implications of meetings, and the importance of decisiveness over consensus in corporate decision-making. He emphasizes the balance between risk and speed, the significance of accountability through social contracts, and practical strategies to combat procrastination. Derrick advocates for a mindset shift towards gratitude and inspiration to foster motivation and productivity.

Takeaways

-Procrastination is a choice, not a lack of ability.

-Understanding your 'why' can help combat procrastination.

-Journaling can provide a foundation for writing and reflection.

-Embracing failure is crucial for personal growth.

-Setting big goals can lead to fear of failure; break them down.

-Incremental wins help maintain motivation and discipline.

-Being busy does not equate to being productive.

-AI should be seen as a tool to enhance productivity.

-Mindfulness is essential in the age of AI.

-Discipline is key to achieving long-term goals. Using

-AI tools can significantly enhance productivity.

-Cultural factors influence the frequency and necessity of meetings.

-Collaboration does not always require consensus.

-Decisiveness is crucial in corporate decision-making.

-Both risk and speed are important in evaluating decisions.

-Understanding the consequences of decisions is vital.

-Filtering information is essential in a data-saturated environment.

-Accountability to oneself is key to achieving goals.

-Finding joy in tasks can combat procrastination.

-Helping others can provide motivation to complete personal goals.

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