“I am a Recovering Procrastinator”…or at least I used to think that I was. It may seem to be a bit of a stretch for some to go from procrastinator to producer, but I believe you’ll see the light at the end of the tunnel once you’ve read through this content.
Recently, I had the very good fortune of being invited by my friend Chris Kilber and introduced to a couple of dynamic individuals… Susan Sly and Erica Combs. As we talked, I was invited to an online presentation hosted by Susan Sly, and featuring Jeffrey Combs. I’ve blogged recently about this presentation on Facebook so I wont go over old news. However it is because of that presentation, I can honestly say that I’ve re-ignited a long-held dream.
If you are not yet acquainted with Jeffrey Combs, may I respectfully suggest that you should…. for so many valued reasons. Many people, he says, find his methods abrasive. But with having personally coached over 6,ooo individuals over the last 10 years (with fees now in the neighborhood of $500.00/hr.) he must be doing something right! I know from listening to him on the webinar that he has got the “goods”, so it was a “no-brainer” for me to purchase a set of his most popular success coaching audio CDs. ( www.goldenmastermind.com )
During Jeffrey’s webinar, I had found myself nodding in agreement one too many times, as he described various disempowering traits of many who seek success in different areas of their lives. I soon found out that he knows of what he speaks, having spent many “lost years” in a bottle or using drugs. First, to share those personal moments publicly, in order to encourage others is noble. But to do it without becoming evangelical about it, is really a gift to his audience.
The same thing applies as he talks about shedding the mantle of “procrastinator” and the blossoming of a “producer”. His style is down-to-earth and I believe him to be genuine in his interest to help. As I listen to “Confessions of a Recovering Procrastinor” and “The Psychology of Asking”, I find that with some authentic effort on my part, I should consider myself a “Recovering Procrastinator”.
Procrastination, he tells us, is often a “control issue” because we can at least control our procrastination. He delves into the mind-body connection and identifies procrastination as the effect, as he also intimates the cause. Often times, he points out that we subconsciously set goals that are impossible to achieve, which then give us reason to procrastinate. Overcoming procrastination starts with understanding why you procrastinate. Jeffrey lays out 12 main reasons why we procrastinate and 6 keys to overcoming it.
Having the understanding that our unconscious mind listens verbatim to what we tell ourselves, Jeffrey tells us to take it a step further and leave the “procrastinator” handle behind. Instead as you start the work to overcome procrastination, tell yourself… “I am a Producer!”


