Procrastination by Activity

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Will Edwards

Personally, I am definitely procrastinating right now. I know exactly what I should be doing, but I am not actually doing it. Instead, I am here; reading a few posts, commenting here and there and, of course, writing this post too (lol).

Now, once I have had my Warrior fix for the day, I'll be off to do a bit more procrastinating by consuming copious amounts of coffee .... and then I'll finally be ready to get some work done

Exactly what I'm doing right now. You're right, it can be dangerous. You logically fool yourself that because you're doing something, that it's something worthwhile. I'm not saying that the WF isn't worthwhile, but I'm sure we all use it as a place to escape from our work sometimes

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Aaron Riddell

14 years ago

Hi,

Not sure if you ever heard of the now defunked S University - online Personal Development crowd which were red hot a few years ago.

Anyway I still have an archive of online audio files plus CD's and the other day I was listening to one of those audio files and the gentlemen suggested not to focus on "actions" but instead to focus on 3-5 "outcomes" that you are wanting to achieve for the WEEK.

If we are focusing on the "outcomes" wont this make life so much easier?

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Will Edwards

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Aaron Riddell

Hi,

Not sure if you ever heard of the now defunked S University - online Personal Development crowd which were red hot a few years ago.

Anyway I still have an archive of online audio files plus CD's and the other day I was listening to one of those audio files and the gentlemen suggested not to focus on "actions" but instead to focus on 3-5 "outcomes" that you are wanting to achieve for the WEEK.

If we are focusing on the "outcomes" wont this make life so much easier?

Just a thought: do you have rights to those audios?

Will

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Aaron Riddell

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Will Edwards

Just a thought: do you have rights to those audios?
Will

Hi Will,

No I don't have rights. The audio files are from Faculty Replays received by email from SU direct when it is going. I was a member.

Not sure how long the links will remain live. My CD collection was received by registered mail and of course mine to keep and absorb and share.

Aaron Riddell

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Will Edwards

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Aaron Riddell

Hi Will,

No I don't have rights. The audio files are from Faculty Replays received by email from SU direct when it is going. I was a member.

Not sure how long the links will remain live. My CD collection was received by registered mail and of course mine to keep and absorb and share.

Aaron Riddell

OK thanks for letting me know.

Will

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Gary King 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Aaron Riddell

If we are focusing on the "outcomes" wont this make life so much easier?

Absolutely.

If you need to get X done by a certain date/time, set that down with MEASURABLE steps in the middle. Check those as you go - you'll have immediate feedback on your progress and it will help control the procrastination.

avenuegirl bought a really ugly clock to keep her on track.

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sbucciarel

Banned 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Will Edwards

are you procrastinating right now, by making yourself busy?

Will

I'm too busy to think about it right now. I'll think about it tomorrow.

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KarlWarren

14 years ago

Interesting topic.

I like to refer to it as "doing lots and lots of bugger all"

It's so easy to make yourself feel busy, while actually going round in circles - if you're not focused on your goals and taking steps towards your final destination - you're going nowhere.

Great reminder Will.

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04real

14 years ago

Some people are procrastinators by habit -- that is, they habitually procrastinate by doing the same, repetitive things over and over again even though they are completely aware of the fact that the things they are doing are not moving them forward but are rather giving them an excuse to think they are 'busy' with tasks that have nothing to do with what they should be doing.

So instead of working on that "something" that needs to be done, they enter the habitual cycle of... say, checking email over and over again, spending time on social networks, shuffling things on their desk...

I know because I'm guilty of doing this at times... haha. =)

Funny thing is procrastinators know what needs to be done but they put it off over and over again, somehow finding a justification for not having to do that thing today.

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good2go4

14 years ago

Procrastination could be known as another name - "creative thinking" (haha). After all aren't all good ideas worth thinking about; and might it be possible that cruising through the WF is a good way of getting the creative juices flowing? That's how I justify it anyway

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Ryah Albatros

14 years ago

I've been procrastinating all day.

'I won't start that project just yet, I've got to get to the doctor's appointment.'

'I won't start yet because it's almost time for lunch and I need a stretch of time free to tackle this.'

After lunch: I fell asleep.

'I won't start this project yet because I need to get a drink and take my pain meds. I can't think straight at the moment.'

I can guarantee that the next one will be:

'It's not worth starting now, husband will be home soon and it'll be time for dinner.'

Yes, I get so much done every day it is astounding.

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14 years ago

I must stop procrastinating
I must stop procrastinating
I must stop procrastinating
I must stop procrastinating

Now seriously.. procrastinating is the number 1 killer to our success and we must stop procrastinating!

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ChrisCree

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Will Edwards

Personally, I am definitely procrastinating right now. I know exactly what I should be doing, but I am not actually doing it. Instead, I am here; reading a few posts, commenting here and there and, of course, writing this post too (lol).

Ditto.

Thanks for the reminder, Will!

I'm off to send out my newsletter now.

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MargaretC 14 years ago

I'm not procrastinating. I'm just stuck and have no idea what I'm doing so I figure I might as well do SOMETHING. I'm reading the forum to get some ideas. That's the lie I'm telling myself anyway.
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  Isn't procrastination encouraged on Labor Day?
  
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  Hahaha... and I was actually being productive today thinking that "labor" is being encouraged on Labor Day.
  
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ZaraK

14 years ago

Interesting poll and interesting discussion! I like some of the descriptions (like doing lots and lots of bugger all) and some of the tips to avoid it (like focusing on outcomes not activity) but do you know what I really like?

That I am in very good company, with 76% (so far) of the poll procrastinating.

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affilcrazy 14 years ago

I used to work for 2 hours a day, and "do lots and lots of bugger all" for 6 hours a day. I have to cut down on the "doing bugger all" time quite considerably, although I typically refer to it as "doing research"!

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p.s. I am yet to participate in your poll, however, I promise I will get to it this evening...or maybe tomorrow morning...or perhaps...
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mclauchlan

14 years ago

Will,

I think the procrastination sets in when you get stuck with a particular issue, and side track with projects that are easier to do.

This is what I've been doing over the past few months to get a project finished...

1. Turn off all phones
2. Don't answer the door
3. Place a hammer through the TV
4. Increase stubborness by 200%
5. Only deviate from project for nourishment & exercise
6. Get good sleep
7. Smile and always agree with your partner / spouse

8. Most importantly- Get serious about your business or project and get it finished, it's your life so don't waste it on never ending over complicated projects.

9. And finally - The secret magic formula doesn't come in an email, it comes from you..

I digress, back to work.

John

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oneplusone 14 years ago

I was one of the 79% in the poll

This thread has reminded me to get back to work
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michael_dans

14 years ago

Well, honestly speaking I am also procrastinating right now. However, this is being done when we want ourself to believe that we are doing what we should be doing but its not true. In other words, we are lying to ourselves and expecting it to be a truth. How sick?

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Halli

14 years ago

I'll answer the poll later............

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JohnMcCabe

14 years ago

Put me in the 'yes' column.

I did indeed think about it, Will...

I find I use this forum to procrastinate in two situations.

1. I've set myself a task, and now I'm having second thoughts about it. The time spent lets my subconscious stew over the dilemma and give me a solution.

2. I've defined a problem and the desired outcome, and I'm again letting my subconscious help me fill in the blanks.

The type of reading and commenting that fits my 'procrastination' mode is mainly to keep my conscious mind occupied and out of the way. Kind of like parking the kids in front of the TV in the living room so Mom can make dinner...

When I look at a day and see nothing but 'six hours of bugger all' (love that expression), then I'm just stalling.

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CDarklock 14 years ago

Originally Posted by JohnMcCabe

The type of reading and commenting that fits my 'procrastination' mode is mainly to keep my conscious mind occupied and out of the way.

Same here. I need to keep my hands and eyes busy while my brain works.

You know, it occurs to me that I've got an awful lot of research and study invested in the subject of productivity, but I've never really collected it into one place. Seems like that should go on my "product ideas" list.
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rparikh

14 years ago

I will post my ideas about procrastination tomorrow

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14 years ago

I have been a MASTER at procrastination, but I've changed since I started studying GTD and since I've been a student of Rich Shefren.

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mcmahanusa 14 years ago

This thread is discouraging. Here I was, proud of the fact that I am a world-class procrastinator, with little to no competition, and now I see that I was in error, that there is, in fact, a lot of competition for the title.

I'm definitely, positively, going to change all that. Tomorrow.
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KarlWarren

14 years ago

Just to let you know, "Lots and lots of bugger all" is now a trademark of Karl Warren t/a Doing Sweet FA Enterprises

Glad you folks liked my expression.

Just to prove my case... I have "first use" - check out my WarriorForum blog (the one and only post dated: 10-04-2008 at 04:32) lol

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sanssecret 14 years ago

I'm with Suzanne. I am way too busy to have time for procrastinating.

And Karl, if you're in here posting, that doesn't count as 'bugger all'. You're obviously working because I just signed up for your free squeeze page. That is one very acceptable squeeze, which may just be enough to tempt me back into listbuilding.
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clorets01

14 years ago

I only procrastinate on mondays

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humbledmarket

Banned 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Will Edwards

As we all know, I'm sure, 'procrastination is the thief of time.' So my question is: are you procrastinating right now, by making yourself busy? I would encourage you to think about this a little.

It goes without saying that human beings are amazing creatures. We are naturally creative and sometimes that creativity can even extend itself into self-deception.

So, I wonder how many people here think they are busy conducting their business in some way; and how many are just deceiving themselves into thinking so. Procrastination by deliberately becoming busy is something we all need to watch out for.

Personally, I am definitely procrastinating right now. I know exactly what I should be doing, but I am not actually doing it. Instead, I am here; reading a few posts, commenting here and there and, of course, writing this post too (lol).

Now, once I have had my Warrior fix for the day, I'll be off to do a bit more procrastinating by consuming copious amounts of coffee .... and then I'll finally be ready to get some work done

Will

I know out right I'm procrastinating. Both with tasks such as forum posting and chatting but as well as down right procrastinating. I guess it boils down to laziness.

I really need to change this...tomorrow.

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Matthew Iannotti

14 years ago

You shouldn't ever feel the need to screw around and procrastinate. Pick something out. (Create a product, adsense sites, cpa, clickbank offers) whatever is your fancy..Design a plan...and knock it out the box...

Why would you procrastinate? Because you're not sure of the plan works...Only one way to find out. Do it...Get experience...Measure your results, adjust the plan, and knock it out..

Spend less time of the forum reading posts and more time focused on a task, and you'd get a lot more done..

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Anonymous Affiliate

14 years ago

Oh, I procrastinate like a monster! Specially when it comes to the "product creation" part of my business (and no, I don't believe in outsourcing quality product creation). I simply sit around, checking my Analytics stats, sipping my coffee, etc. I don't even justify my procrastination with alternative tasks: I just wont get off bed any earlier than 10 am like a champ!

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Matthew Iannotti

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Anonymous Affiliate

Oh, I procrastinate like a monster! Specially when it comes to the "product creation" part of my business (and no, I don't believe in outsourcing quality product creation). I simply sit around, checking my Analytics stats, sipping my coffee, etc. I don't even justify my procrastination with alternative tasks: I just wont get off bed any earlier than 10 am like a champ!

LMAO yeah Im in bed until at least 10 am myself...

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Ofthemix

14 years ago

LOL This reminds me of Sunday. I'm trying to prepare myself for getting back into self employment mode so I told myself that on Sunday I would make sure that I worked at least 8 hours on my websites. I got up at 8am, didn't even start working on my websites til around 1pm, and by the end of the day only got in about 3 hours of work. Epic fail.

Methods of procrastination: video games, tv, WF, checking my stats, reading up on new automation products.

I was also supposed to be in bed an hour ago. <_< I'm procrastinating on that too.

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Matthew Iannotti

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Ofthemix

LOL This reminds me of Sunday. I'm trying to prepare myself for getting back into self employment mode so I told myself that on Sunday I would make sure that I worked at least 8 hours on my websites. I got up at 8am, didn't even start working on my websites til around 1pm, and by the end of the day only got in about 3 hours of work. Epic fail.

Methods of procrastination: video games, tv, WF, checking my stats, reading up on new automation products.

I was also supposed to be in bed an hour ago. <_< I'm procrastinating on that too.

Yeah I get caught up on stats and other silly things, emails kinda bog me down...Its almost time for NFL Sundays. I'll be blasted all day on Sundays real soon... Go Jets!

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dunne63

14 years ago

Man! We're all busy doing "Lots and lots of bugger all" (TM) Karl Warren.

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14 years ago

I prefer to think of my procrastination as 'research', but I am doing better thanks to a little software program called 'Focus Booster'.

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nextworld02

14 years ago

Procrastination is a part of human that one needs to deal with personally.
So go deal with yours ...

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John Durham

14 years ago

I was gonna procrastinate today... but I decided to put it off.

"To court ideleness is to steal food and warmth from the family that I love, and I am not a thief but a man of love and greatness..." ~ hate to Sound like a broken record but...."Og".

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