Overcome Procrastination & Master Stoic Empathy - Shermin Kruse on Writing & Resilience

🌟 Welcome! 🌟 In this powerful discussion, Chris Abdey sits down with Shermin Kruse—author, TEDx producer, and law professor—to explore procrastination, the art of writing, and her groundbreaking concept of Stoic Empathy. Drawing from her journey as an Iranian immigrant, Shermin shares profound insights on emotional intelligence, resilience, and overcoming fear-based procrastination. Whether you're a writer, leader, parent, or simply seeking motivation, this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

✅ Why procrastination happens—lack of interest vs. fear (and how to tackle both).

✅ "Eat your frog first"—Shermin’s #1 strategy for productivity.

✅ The truth about writing a book—98% hard work, 2% talent.

✅ Stoic Empathy defined—emotional regulation + awareness = unstoppable influence.

✅ Parenting, leadership & crisis moments—how Stoic Empathy applies in real life.

✅ Why books still matter—Shermin’s love for "painting pictures with words."

✅ The space between stimulus & response—how to control your reactions.

✅ Publishing vs. writing—the challenges of bringing ideas to the world.

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:00:32 - Shermin’s unique icebreaker: Which cartoon character resonates with her?

00:04:48 - Defining procrastination: Lack of interest vs. fear

00:06:36 - Shermin’s secret sauce: "Eat your frog first" strategy

00:10:53 - The reality of writing a book: Hard work vs. procrastination

00:16:06 - Why choose a book as your medium?

00:19:40 - The most challenging aspect of writing and publishing

00:21:22 - Introducing Stoic Empathy: Emotional regulation + awareness

00:22:32 - Real-life examples of Stoic Empathy (parenting, leadership, crisis moments)

00:28:22 - Final thoughts: The space between stimulus and response

00:30:18 - How to connect with Shermin Kruse

📌 Connect with Shermin Kruse:

📖 Pre-order "Stoic Empathy" (Out April 8): https://www.sherminkruse.com

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shermin-kruse/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sher_kruse/

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZEnWQF0ONo-IE2PLsBI2Eg

🔗 Connect with Chris Abdey:

🌐 Website: https://procrastinationstation.ca/

📱 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chrisabdey

📅 Want to be on the show? https://calendly.com/procrastinationstation/chat-with-chris

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