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The Gen X/Z Exchange

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Overcoming procrastination at work or study - how to actually get started with Wilson Obeneme

November 05, 2025 • Chris and Lily Perkins • Episode 12

“Why can’t I just get on with the things I keep putting off?” If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

Gen X dad and Gen Z daughter Chris and Lily team up with productivity coach Wilson Obeneme to break down why we procrastinate, how it derails our focus, and what we can do to take action sooner.

Wilson shares surprising stats about procrastination, explores its root causes, and reveals the top three blockers that stop us tackling the tasks that matter most. We also dig into the hidden costs of delaying and how to avoid them.

You’ll learn:

Two practical approaches to kick-start tasks you’ve been avoiding
How perfectionism and “time-blindness” (ignoring deadlines) trap us - and how to beat them
Three actionable steps to overcome procrastination using accountability
The single morning micro-habit that can transform your productivity

Whether you’re struggling with study deadlines or drowning in a never-ending to-do list at work, listen in and you’ll discover simple tools to beat procrastination.

Even if the habit feels deeply ingrained, you can shift from “I’ll do it later” to “I'm done now.”

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1.12 Chris & Lily’s procrastination tendencies

2.20 Introduction to Wilson

3.25 Wilson’s early experience of becoming hyper-productive

5.58 Is procrastination something that happens, a habit or part of your identity?

7.40 Stats on procrastination

11.04 Causes of procrastination and different types

12.05 Three key reasons that stop people doing what they want

15.18 How to get started with tasks you’re putting off

19.40 How to overcome procrastination due to perfectionism and time blindness

22.55 The 8-8-8 rule and the work-rest cycle