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Topic: Do you procrastinate?  (Read 1606 times)

Offline living_stradivarius

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Do you procrastinate?
on: April 17, 2007, 05:22:08 PM
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Offline pianistimo

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Re: Do you procrastinate?
Reply #1 on: April 17, 2007, 05:39:12 PM
i think people only procrastinate when they having no taxes coming back.  this year we delayed things for a little while because we weren't getting a refund.  but, they were in on time.  just didn't write out the check til april.  unlike one year when we knew we had a refund and got them done in january or february.

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Re: Do you procrastinate?
Reply #2 on: April 17, 2007, 06:22:12 PM
Reminds me of this song my lyricist and I wrote.

Procrastinator:
https://www.artistcollaboration.com/~johnny-boy/PROCRASTINATOR-CAL%20SUG..mp3

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Offline maul

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Re: Do you procrastinate?
Reply #3 on: April 17, 2007, 07:19:01 PM
Yeah, I did it weeks ago and got a big fatty refund.

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Re: Do you procrastinate?
Reply #4 on: April 17, 2007, 07:56:59 PM
I've been thinking about procrastination.  The interesting thing is that there is usually a reason why I am not doing something or am hestitating.  Usually, those reasons are good reasons, and that makes me wonder if it's really procrastinating then.  Or maybe I'm just justifying my laziness.
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Re: Do you procrastinate?
Reply #5 on: April 18, 2007, 07:45:42 AM
I've been thinking about procrastination.  The interesting thing is that there is usually a reason why I am not doing something or am hestitating.  Usually, those reasons are good reasons, and that makes me wonder if it's really procrastinating then.  Or maybe I'm just justifying my laziness.

This got me thinking, because I've been having a pretty lazy week (by my standards)...  I think what causes it is a lack of why I should do something.  On reason is caused by another, and in the end it looks like the root of the procrastination is a general lack of direction in life.  Without a strong purpose I wind up dissipating my energy everywhere, usually on useless distractions.  Sometimes there's this vague feeling that I'm missing something, but I'm not sure if this is just a spook - it comes and goes.

Well, some time in a quiet room and I can usually sort out my thoughts.  Revive my dreams, connect the dots and remember why it's important for me to get up early for work.  Sometimes just taking action regardless of lazy feelings solves everthing...

A good friend is procrastination personified.  I'd help him if I could, but it's his path to walk.  I try to lead by example, preaching will only annoy.

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Re: Do you procrastinate?
Reply #6 on: May 05, 2007, 06:35:37 AM
I just didn't get around to procrastinating!:)
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Re: Do you procrastinate?
Reply #7 on: May 05, 2007, 08:14:08 AM
I will submit my vote tomorrow

Offline quantum

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Re: Do you procrastinate?
Reply #8 on: May 05, 2007, 02:47:28 PM
...I think what causes it is a lack of why I should do something.  On reason is caused by another, and in the end it looks like the root of the procrastination is a general lack of direction in life.  Without a strong purpose I wind up dissipating my energy everywhere, usually on useless distractions.  Sometimes there's this vague feeling that I'm missing something, but I'm not sure if this is just a spook - it comes and goes.

I find this holds a bit true for me also.


Besides I don't have time to procrastinate, I'll do that tomorrow.
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Offline 0range

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Re: Do you procrastinate?
Reply #9 on: May 05, 2007, 04:17:46 PM
A wise man once told me that procrastination is a powerful tool. You just need to procrastinate the right things.

IE:

Procrastinate watching TV, eating chocolate, smoking, etc...
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Re: Do you procrastinate?
Reply #10 on: May 05, 2007, 07:50:13 PM
brb

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Re: Do you procrastinate?
Reply #11 on: May 05, 2007, 08:22:25 PM
We worked on a paper in communications every day for about 2 months. And I did everything the night after it was due. I was up till 5am..

just remember, procrastination with a bit of imagination and relaxation is the perfect way to build the nation
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Offline pianowolfi

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Re: Do you procrastinate?
Reply #12 on: May 06, 2007, 09:26:22 AM
Yes I procrastinate. I am a world champion in procrastinating :'(
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