Decision making Quote by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
““Since procrastination is a message from our natural willpower via low motivation, the cure is changing the environment, or one’s profession, by selecting one in which one does not have to fight one’s impulses. Few can grasp the logical consequence that, instead, one should lead a life in which procrastination is good, as a naturalistic-risk-based form of decision making.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, 2012
Procrastination signals low willpower; altering environment or choosing a fitting profession reduces the need to fight impulses, turning delay into a strategic tool.
In simple terms: Low motivation shows misfit; change setting to align with natural drives.
Key Takeaway
Align work with innate motivations.
Themes
productivity
self‑management
psychology
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
strategic
When to use this quote
- career choice
- workspace design
- habit formation
- task scheduling
Key Concepts
behavioral economics
risk‑based decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you redesign your daily tasks to match your natural inclinations?
- What professions align with your intrinsic motivations?
A Different Perspective
Changing environment may not eliminate deep‑seated habits.
