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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> lansingmi-bounces@nfbnet.org
[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>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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>
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