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Procrastination: The Thief of Time
Putting off the Inevitable
One way to create personal motivation to begin a task
you’re procrastinating on is to promise yourself a reward 55
at its conclusion. Another way is to acknowledge the negative conse-
quences of procrastination. When tempted to procrastinate, ask your-
self, am I willing to suffer the consequences of ...
• Missing this deadline?
• Having no time to check for mistakes?
• Producing inferior work?
• The stress associated with the resulting time pressures?
Manager’s Checklist for Chapter 4
❏ There are both internal and external factors that influence
the tendency to procrastinate.
❏ Hidden fears and conflicts lie at the root of most procrasti-
nation. These can be conquered.
❏ Flowcharts can help you organize and focus on a complex
task.
❏ Other people’s behavior is often harder to change than
your own, but if you work at it vigorously, you can encour-
age the transformation of their behavior.