Procrastination is a Four-Letter Word

31 Days of Order - Day 9

Nothing will sink your boat faster, build those walls higher, dig the pits deeper, or make the snag in your best sweater longer than procrastination.

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Is it just me? Why is it that I'd rather not do the dishes now, even though I've got the time. It seems I'd prefer to wait to do them before bed when I'm tired and would really rather sit to read awhile. The dishes get done while groaning, "Why didn't I do these earlier?" And so on and so forth. Blah, blah, blah. Most of us know the song and we don't care for it all that much.

During this month of order, procrastination is the "evil genius" I intend to do battle with and obtain victory over. Please tell me I am not in this alone.

Here are a few quotes I've rustled up from various places on the internet. I cannot vouch for their accuracy, but they make the point clear. Read and be inspired to go forth and conquer! Do it now!

My evil genius Procrastination has whispered me 

to tarry 'til a more convenient season. 

- Mary Todd Lincoln 

It is easier to resist at the beginning than at the end.

- Leonardo da Vinci

God has promised forgiveness to your repentance, 

but He has not promised tomorrow to your procrastination.

- Augustine of Hippo

In a moment of decision, the best thing you can do 

is the right thing to do. 

The worst thing you can do is nothing. - Theodore Roosevelt

Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task. 

- William James

Procrastination is opportunity's assassin.  - Victor Kiam

Is procrastination something you struggle with? If not, what pointers do you have for the rest of us? (Please be gentle.) :-)

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