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Managing Procrastination, Predicting the Future, and Finding Happiness – Tim Urban

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Started February 17, 2026

Tim Urban (@waitbutwhy) is the author of the blog Wait But Why and has become one of the Internet's most popular writers. According to Fast Company, Tim has "captured a level of reader engagement that even the new-media giants would be envious of." Wait But Why receives more than 1.5 million unique visitors per month and has over 550,000 email subscribers. Tim's series of posts after interviewing Elon Musk has been called by Vox's David Roberts "the meatiest, most fascinating, most satisfying...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 17, 2026
Balancing the pursuit of happiness with the acceptance of life's challenges is essential for personal growth and fulfillment.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 17, 2026
Reliance on productivity hacks often overlooks the deeper psychological issues behind procrastination, leading to superficial solutions.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 17, 2026
Predicting the future is inherently uncertain, and focusing too much on it can detract from living in the present.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 17, 2026
Procrastination is a natural human behavior that can be managed through understanding our motivations and setting clear deadlines.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 17, 2026
Tim Urban's approach to explaining complex topics can enhance public understanding, making difficult ideas more accessible to everyone.
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