The Problem with Procrastination

[forsyth]

Proscrastination is one of my greatest flaws. But really, it's kind of pointless. Procrastination is a matter of putting something off in favor of something more fun. But whatever you're going to do is probably not as fun as having stuff accomplished, in the long run. And it's harder to have fun doing it when you've got this other stuff you're supposed to be doing hanging over you. But it sure seems easier in the short run.

So basically, what I need to do is apply the hacker principle of applied laziness to the rest of life.

Comments

[kabbalist-mzdm.livejournal.com]

Salen, you just put into words a problem that I've been struggling with since I graduated from high school and didn't have Mom watching over my shoulder to say "back to work!" *whipcrack*

It really does feel good to get something done and out of the way, allowing one to goof off with a sense of accomplishment. But sometimes it's so hard to remember that. After all that project isn't due for another few weeks...another week...I've still got a few days...Oh crap! It's due tomorrow! *flail* *panic*

[forsythferret.livejournal.com]

I do believe you've got the wrong ferret. :)

But distraction is easy in the short run, isn't it?

[kabbalist-mzdm.livejournal.com]

Oh good grief...

I forgot which ferret I was talking to. Sorry about that. Boy, do I feel sheepish.