Tim Urban shares his experiences with procrastination in college.

Describes the common struggle of spreading out work versus cramming at the last minute.

Urban recounts the panic of completing a 90-page thesis in 72 hours.

He highlights the moment of submission as a rush.

Introduces the concept of the Rational Decision-Maker and the Instant Gratification Monkey.

Explains how these two parts of the brain conflict leading to procrastination.

Describes the 'Dark Playground' where procrastinators engage in unearned leisure.

Details how this affects emotional well-being.

Explains when the Panic Monster activates to help procrastinators overcome their tendencies.

Urban shares personal experiences with the Panic Monster during TED preparation.

Discusses the distinction between deadline-related procrastination and more chronic forms.

Explores how non-deadline situations can lead to greater unhappiness.

Introduces the concept of a 'Life Calendar' to visualize time.

Encourages viewers to recognize what they may be procrastinating in life.