The video is a satirical guide on how to become a master procrastinator, presented by Titus, a self-proclaimed "greatest role model of all time." Titus shares his expertise on how to avoid work and responsibilities by manipulating expectations, using excuses, and shifting blame. He discusses the importance of presentation, creating a sense of unreliability, and having low expectations. He also talks about the dangers of workaholics and how they are often hurting inside. Titus shares his strategies for procrastination, including finding inspiration, taking breaks, and using social media to distract oneself. He also discusses the stages of procrastination, including denial, guilt, and desperation. Throughout the video, Titus uses humor and irony to poke fun at procrastination and the consequences of avoiding responsibilities. The video is sponsored by Skillshare, an online learning platform, and Titus promotes their classes and offers a discount to his viewers.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker, Titus, claims to be the greatest role model of all time.
2. Titus has taught his audience how to steal their roommate's food, sleep in class, and become a basement dweller.
3. The normal method of working involves spacing out tasks evenly over time.
4. Procrastinators prefer to do nothing until the last minute, then work in a sprint.
5. To master procrastination, one must do it for a long time.
6. Titus suggests picking a long-term goal that can be procrastinated on.
7. Procrastinators should give off the impression of being unreliable.
8. People with low expectations are less responsible and under less pressure.
9. Workaholics are people who procrastinators are envious of.
10. Workaholics often stress about not working, even when relaxing.
11. Procrastinators can use the pandemic as an excuse to procrastinate.
12. Finding inspiration is a process that can be procrastinated on.
13. Procrastinators can use low-energy hobbies like video gaming or people-watching to waste time.
14. Social media can be a distraction for procrastinators.
15. Deadlines can be a problem for procrastinators, especially if they are not interested in the project.
16. Procrastinators can use denial as a coping mechanism.
17. Procrastinators may blame others or circumstances for their lack of progress.
18. Procrastinators may shift the blame for their procrastination onto others.
19. Procrastinators may feel guilty about their lack of progress.
20. Skillshare is an online learning community that offers classes for creative and curious people.
21. Skillshare is giving away three months of premium membership to the first 1000 people who click the link in the description box.
22. After the free trial, Skillshare membership costs around $10 a month.