[Lansingmi] Short but interesting article on procrastination

[Fred Wurtzel]

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Subject: [Lansingmi] Short but interesting article on procrastination

 

Understanding Procrastination  By  Jim Rohn (an excerpt from the Life
Success Time
Management module)
Procrastination. Paul of Tarsus said in his writing that, "the things I want
to do,
I do not do." This is a problem that is as old as humanity itself. I am sure
that
the wheel would have been invented and fire discovered much earlier if it
weren't
for procrastination!
Humans have two incredible abilities: First, they are able to become crystal
clear
about what it is they want. Secondly, they are able to completely put off
pursuing
it!
So what drives procrastination? I believe there are a few primary things
that cause
people to procrastinate.
Fear. In my opinion, this is the biggest source of procrastination. People
procrastinate
because they are afraid. They are afraid of failure; they are afraid of
success.
They are afraid they will do a poor job or of what others will think of
them. I want
to encourage you to think about whether or not this is an issue for you. If
so, do
whatever it takes to deal with your fears.
Hard work. Some people procrastinate because they know that doing the work
will be
hard. Many people have an aversion to hard work so they procrastinate,
putting it
off indefinitely. Realize for yourself that being successful usually
requires a lot
of hard work. Sometimes it is physically exhausting, sometimes mentally or
emotionally
exhausting. But let me assure you of this, if you invest in the miracle of
hard labor
required to accomplish your goals, the rewards, the gifts, the feelings of
increased
self-esteem you will reap will far outweigh the pain of labor. For at the
end of
your efforts you will be able to smile with the deep satisfaction of knowing
you
have faithfully sowed and that now you can joyfully reap - and reap without
complaint
or apology! What a powerful opportunity to invest in the labor that creates
miracles.
Lack of passion. In other words, whatever it is that they are doing isn't
really
something they are passionate about. Some people procrastinate because deep
down
they aren't really passionate about what it is they "should be" doing. It
isn't really
a priority for them or for their life, even if they have called it one. This
is an
issue of going back to the drawing board and becoming clear about your
priorities
and values, then having the courage to live them out.
An inability to motivate themselves. Some people procrastinate because they
do not
know how to get themselves going internally. They wait until something
externally
moves them. You've heard me give the example of the guy who says, "I wish
someone
would come by and turn me on and get me motivated." Well, what if they don't
show
up? You've got to have a better plan than that, you've got to be
self-motivated because
that is ultimately the best motivation. Now, everyone is motivated
differently, and
it is your job to figure out what it is that really motivates you. And then
do what
it takes to get there and stay there.
Time wasters and procrastination are the roadblocks that will keep you from
reaching
your goals. This week work to become aware of what things you waste your
time on
and what drives your procrastination. As you come to realize these things,
as you
become fully aware, you will be better equipped to overcome them.

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