How To! with Mike Pesca ENCORE How To Never Miss a Deadline
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Jan 21, 2026 Christopher Cox, a journalist and author of The Deadline Effect, shares insights on mastering deadlines with Avalon, a creative juggling her gig economy life. They discuss how short, concrete deadlines can enhance creativity and productivity. Cox suggests prioritizing tasks by importance and implementing interim deadlines to combat procrastination. He emphasizes the value of public accountability and simple tracking methods, like paper notepads, for staying on top of deadlines. This conversation transforms guilt into actionable strategies for success!
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Missed Commission From Delayed Reply
- Avalon delayed responding to a band for months and lost the commission as a result.
- That missed opportunity exemplifies how missed deadlines harmed her career.
ADHD Explains Time-Blindness
- Avalon was diagnosed with predominantly inattentive ADHD and gained clarity about her time struggles.
- She still experiences decision paralysis and time blindness despite medication and support.
Procrastination Is A System Problem
- Guilt about missed deadlines fuels more procrastination, so blaming willpower is unhelpful.
- Christopher Cox says arrange systems so you don't rely on willpower to get work done.
