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By: Procrastination is the Thief of TIME | MW marketing

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By: The Power of Momentum

The Power of Momentum — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 22:52:16 +0000

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By: Sid Savara

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By: The Secret To Making Life Decisions

The Secret To Making Life Decisions — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:11:31 +0000

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By: Sid Savara

Sid Savara — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:38:37 +0000

Hi itumeleng!

Thanks for your comment!

You know, I think it's a very positive step forward that you've been able to
notice some of the reasons you procrastinate, and reading books is a
fantastic habit to have. I can tell you that for me, reading books and
applying what I've learnt has had a very positive impact on my life. I'm
certainly not perfect, I'm always learning - and these procrastination
excuses are some examples of my own weaknesses =)

If you're looking to make small habit changes, I really think you'll enjoy
this:

http://sidsavara.com/free-personal-development-...

It's my personal development 101 course, and it's made to be easily done in
small chunks - about 15 minutes a day. Many people have taken the course
(100% free) and have given me feedback on how it has changed their lives.
The whole course is based around what you desire, and your habits - I think
you'll really enjoy it if you haven't seen it already =)

By: itumeleng

itumeleng — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:27:03 +0000

Lack of enthusiasm and when I think I have a lot of time to do something(it might be to study or begin with my assignments) make me procrastinate.In most cases i waste my time online but I don't regret to have visited this site.I have bookmarked it.
I have also been trying to read more self-improvement books(including making reading books my habit) but I keep telling myself I have a lot to do and i don't get started.I think i will replace some sites with this one.I apologize for my bad grammar(I am still working on it).

By: How to Organize Your Life And Get Rid of Clutter

How to Organize Your Life And Get Rid of Clutter — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:08:20 +0000

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By: Sid Savara

Sid Savara — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:39:28 +0000

Hey Tim!

Thanks so much for your comment, I really appreciate it!

I think you're right on. There are so many factors that cause us to
procrastinate, and these excuses may not even be the real problem - just
symptoms of an underlying issue.

By: Sid Savara

Sid Savara — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:38:14 +0000

Hey Dan!

Thanks so much for your comment, I really appreciate it!

I agree with your point about tools. I think that also becomes an excuse if
the tool is looked at as a silver bullet. Like oh, I can't start getting
organized, because I need a GTD organizer that syncs with my ___, and none
of the ones that do have this one feature I want - so I just won't do it.

Not that I've ever heard such an excuse in GTD before .... ;)

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NYWellnessGuide — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:00:52 +0000

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By: Tim Wilson

Tim Wilson — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:48:14 +0000

Great list, Sid.

I'd also suggest that we procrastinate on things we're not sure we're actually even able to achieve. Often, lack of belief or self-confidence makes us hesitate, or gives us a reason to put something off.

I guess the important thing with procrastination, as with getting physically fit, is to get better gradually. It seems preferable to break off a chunk of a task or project than to do nothing about it at all.

What's interesting, at least from my experience, is that starting small often gives me a burst of energy. Completing a task often even has the effect of giving a natural 'high'.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:53:13 +0000

Nice.
The other side of the coin of “I Don’t Have Enough Information To Start”, is the “I dont have the right tools” excuse. Start with whatever tools you have at your disposal, and better ones will be found on your way.

By: Enice Sophie

Enice Sophie — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:23:04 +0000

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By: Sophie Brendel

Sophie Brendel — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:50:43 +0000

Dreaming of a mythical someday? 7 most common procrastination excuses http://bit.ly/922AHk via @guykawasaki. On that note, I'm off home.

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Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:09:53 +0000

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By: Sid Savara

Sid Savara — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:54:32 +0000

Hey Julie,

Thanks for the article – I checked it out and enjoyed it. I'm glad you find
my excuses entertaining ;). I'm usually more amused by them when I make the
excuses, not so amused when I look back at the time I wasted because of them
;)

By: David Ehlers

David Ehlers — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:22:52 +0000

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