Procrastination is Just Your Brain Telling Scary Stories

Schrödinger’s lottery ticket and other twisted fables.

Tony Burkinshaw
Nov 3 · 6 min read

very now and then I buy myself a lottery ticket. The dreams of winning big begin their millionaire swirl & life’s luxuries lay themselves out before me.

It’s my fantasy drug of choice.

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Tony Burkinshaw

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Harley Street therapist & coach. Helping you beat stress, anxiety & depression. Writer, blogger, story-teller. https://tonyburkinshaw.co.uk

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