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A little physical exertion can have a surprisingly positive effect on your
                           ability to understand and recall. Try doing something active now, before
                           recalling the ideas of this chapter.






               ENHANCE YOUR LEARNING

                    1. Why do you think the zombie-like, habitual part of your brain might

                        prefer process to product? What can you do to encourage a process
                        orientation even two years from now, long after you’ve finished this
                        book?



                    2. What kind of subtle change could you make in one of your current
                        habits that could help you avoid procrastination?



                    3. What kind of simple and easy new habit could you form that would
                        help you avoid procrastination?



                    4. What is one of your most troublesome cues that spins you off into a
                        procrastination response? What could you do to react differently to

                        that cue, or to avoid receiving the cue?
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