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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Hi Fred,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Procrastinating already, aren't you?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Mary Ann</FONT></DIV>
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style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=f.wurtzel@comcast.net href="mailto:f.wurtzel@comcast.net">Fred
Wurtzel</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=lansingmi@nfbnet.org
href="mailto:lansingmi@nfbnet.org">'Lansing, Michigan Chapter List'</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, August 05, 2010 8:16
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Lansingmi] Short but
interesting article on procrastination</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT color=navy size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Hi
Brightsmile,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: navy; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">I’ll read it
tomorrow. (smile)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></FONT></B><FONT
size=2 face=Tahoma><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> <A
href="mailto:lansingmi-bounces@nfbnet.org">lansingmi-bounces@nfbnet.org</A>
[mailto:lansingmi-bounces@nfbnet.org] <B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">On
Behalf Of </SPAN></B>Mary Ann Rojek<BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Thursday, August 05, 2010 6:44
PM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> lansing
chapter<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> [Lansingmi]
Short but interesting article on
procrastination</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Understanding
Procrastination By Jim Rohn (an excerpt from the Life Success
Time<BR>Management module)<BR>Procrastination. Paul of Tarsus said in his
writing that, "the things I want to do,<BR>I do not do." This is a problem
that is as old as humanity itself. I am sure that<BR>the wheel would have been
invented and fire discovered much earlier if it weren't<BR>for
procrastination!<BR>Humans have two incredible abilities: First, they are able
to become crystal clear<BR>about what it is they want. Secondly, they are able
to completely put off pursuing<BR>it!<BR>So what drives procrastination? I
believe there are a few primary things that cause<BR>people to
procrastinate.<BR>Fear. In my opinion, this is the biggest source of
procrastination. People procrastinate<BR>because they are afraid. They are
afraid of failure; they are afraid of success.<BR>They are afraid they will do
a poor job or of what others will think of them. I want<BR>to encourage you to
think about whether or not this is an issue for you. If so, do<BR>whatever it
takes to deal with your fears.<BR>Hard work. Some people procrastinate because
they know that doing the work will be<BR>hard. Many people have an aversion to
hard work so they procrastinate, putting it<BR>off indefinitely. Realize for
yourself that being successful usually requires a lot<BR>of hard work.
Sometimes it is physically exhausting, sometimes mentally or
emotionally<BR>exhausting. But let me assure you of this, if you invest in the
miracle of hard labor<BR>required to accomplish your goals, the rewards, the
gifts, the feelings of increased<BR>self-esteem you will reap will far
outweigh the pain of labor. For at the end of<BR>your efforts you will be able
to smile with the deep satisfaction of knowing you<BR>have faithfully sowed
and that now you can joyfully reap - and reap without complaint<BR>or apology!
What a powerful opportunity to invest in the labor that creates
miracles.<BR>Lack of passion. In other words, whatever it is that they are
doing isn't really<BR>something they are passionate about. Some people
procrastinate because deep down<BR>they aren't really passionate about what it
is they "should be" doing. It isn't really<BR>a priority for them or for their
life, even if they have called it one. This is an<BR>issue of going back to
the drawing board and becoming clear about your priorities<BR>and values, then
having the courage to live them out.<BR>An inability to motivate themselves.
Some people procrastinate because they do not<BR>know how to get themselves
going internally. They wait until something externally<BR>moves them. You've
heard me give the example of the guy who says, "I wish someone<BR>would come
by and turn me on and get me motivated." Well, what if they don't show<BR>up?
You've got to have a better plan than that, you've got to be self-motivated
because<BR>that is ultimately the best motivation. Now, everyone is motivated
differently, and<BR>it is your job to figure out what it is that really
motivates you. And then do what<BR>it takes to get there and stay
there.<BR>Time wasters and procrastination are the roadblocks that will keep
you from reaching<BR>your goals. This week work to become aware of what things
you waste your time on<BR>and what drives your procrastination. As you come to
realize these things, as you<BR>become fully aware, you will be better
equipped to overcome them.</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P></DIV></DIV>
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