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Inside the mind of a master procrastinator | Tim Urban.

Don’t be a master procrastinator.  Don’t be a procrastinator at all.  Hopefully this video has no similarities to how you do things, but if it does, hopefully it can help.  “Procrastination is like a credit card: it’s a lot of fun until you get the bill.” ~Christopher Parker

Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities. It is a common problem that can have negative consequences, such as reduced productivity, stress, and feelings of guilt or shame.

There are many different factors that can contribute to procrastination, and the specific reasons for procrastination can vary from person to person. Some common reasons for procrastination include:

  1. Lack of motivation: Some people may struggle to find the motivation to complete tasks that they find uninteresting or unfulfilling.
  2. Fear of failure: Some people may avoid starting tasks that they perceive as difficult or challenging, out of fear that they will not be able to complete them successfully.
  3. Perfectionism: Some people may struggle to get started on tasks because they want everything to be perfect, and they may fear that they will not be able to achieve this level of perfection.
  4. Distractions: Some people may procrastinate because they are easily distracted by other activities or because they have a hard time focusing on their work.
  5. Time management skills: Some people may struggle with procrastination because they have poor time management skills or because they are overwhelmed by the number of tasks they have to complete.

Overall, there are many factors that can contribute to procrastination, and understanding the specific causes of procrastination can be an important first step in overcoming it.

Procrastination Quotes.

  • “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” ~Abraham Lincoln
  • “Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.” ~Mark Twain
  • “In a moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing to do, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” ~Theodore Roosevelt
  • “Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.”  ~Don Marquis
  • “Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” ~Napoleon Hill
  • “One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon – instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today.” ~Dale Carnegie
  • “Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” ~Abraham Lincoln

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