Overcoming Procrastination & Building Discipline: Charles Johnson on Mindset
By Lana Reid | November 16, 2022
As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Charles Johnson, author, speaker, pastor, and success mindset coach, to discuss overcoming procrastination and building discipline. Charles shares how procrastination often shows up in daily life unnoticed, and how mindset shifts, accountability, and intentional habits play a critical role in long-term personal and professional growth. The conversation centers on recognizing avoidance patterns and developing sustainable discipline rooted in purpose.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Charles Johnson offers practical insight into procrastination, productivity, and personal accountability.
Charles explains how procrastination is rarely about laziness, but often tied to fear, overwhelm, or lack of clarity. He discusses how avoidance patterns can quietly delay progress and keep individuals stuck in cycles of inaction, even when motivation is present.
Throughout the conversation, Lana Reid and Charles explore the role of discipline in achieving meaningful goals. Charles emphasizes that discipline is built through small, consistent actions rather than sudden bursts of motivation. He shares strategies for identifying distractions, creating structure, and developing habits that support momentum and clarity.
The discussion also highlights mindset and purpose. Charles reflects on how aligning daily actions with long-term goals helps individuals move past procrastination and into intentional living. He underscores the importance of accountability, self-awareness, and sustainable routines in maintaining progress over time.
This episode provides encouragement and practical tools for individuals seeking to overcome procrastination, strengthen discipline, and pursue growth with clarity and intention.
About the Guest
Charles Johnson is an author, speaker, pastor, and success mindset coach whose work focuses on discipline, productivity, accountability, and intentional living. Through teaching and coaching, he helps individuals recognize avoidance patterns and develop sustainable habits for long-term success.
For more information on Charles Johnson:
https://www.instagram.com/the_successologist/
https://www.facebook.com/charlesjohnsonpage2
https://cwjohnson.gumroad.com/l/Howtoovercomeprocrastinationnow
https://www.tiktok.com/@successologist
About the Series
This episode is part of the Black Men Matter Series, highlighting Black men who serve as educators, coaches, and leaders helping others develop discipline, clarity, and purpose.
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The Male Perspective is hosted by Lana Reid, founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community-building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
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