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"Procrastination is the thief of time," goes the old saying. It's true. And just remember, when you delay actions or a decision that you should be taking, it's your time that's being stolen.
The Thief of Time
To use an example, Elias and Jenny both work in the conference facility of a popular hotel. They are talking about the work they have at the moment.
Elias: I'm supposed to be organizing the pharmaceutical conference next month, but I have no information from the company about its requirements, so I can't do anything.
Jenny: The duty manager asked me how my arrangements for the banquet are going, but it's weeks ahead. I don't want to think about that now.
Elias: I should probably check the catering arrangements for tonight, but I've got a lot of other things going on, so I'm not going to be able to.
There are three excuses for procrastination that people typically make to themselves or other people, disguised as reasons. Between them, Elias and Jenny use them all. They are:
I have a lack of information,
I have plenty of time, and
I don't have any time.
Elias's and Jenny's explanations for failing to act are just poor excuses. The first step on the road to beating procrastination is to know and recognize these escape routes that you will give yourself.
Exercise - Failure to Act Excuses
Now let us try an exercise.
Anthony tends to procrastinate. What excuses will he produce for his failure to act?
1 - “I'm afraid of what will happen if I make this decision."
2 - “I don't need to do anything just now. There's plenty of time."
3 - “I have a full schedule.”
4 - “I don't want to take any action.”
5 - "I don't have all the facts I need at present."
This is easy, maybe you don’t need to stop the video to have the right answers.
The excuses Anthony will produce are lack of information, or time, or that he has plenty of time, and so he does not need to act at present.
These are the correct answers:
Option 1: This choice is incorrect. Anthony will not use this excuse. Fear of failure does not lead to procrastination. Common excuses for procrastination are lack of data, long lead time, and a busy schedule. (...)
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