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Old 06-18-2010, 03:48 PM   #21
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I never did anything about my procrastination. I am a deadline person as described above. So far it hasn't bitten me yet. Once that happens I may need to come up with a solution.
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Old 06-18-2010, 06:14 PM   #22
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When I retired I stopped procrastinating. It was really quite simple, I just never set a time anything has to be done.
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Old 06-18-2010, 10:03 PM   #23
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I never did anything about my procrastination.
So, in other words, you haven't gotten around to doing anything about your procrastination...
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Old 06-20-2010, 05:18 PM   #24
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Procrastination is one of my biggest problems.

The thought of knowing what you want to do but not making any progess hurts alot.
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Old 06-21-2010, 06:18 AM   #25
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Neil Fiore's "The Now Habit " has helped my a lot to overcome procrastination when I was writing my thesis and during some other projects.
Even though, I cannot say that I have overcome proc. completely. I re-read, re-train and then slowly slip back after a while...
But funnily, I am perceived by others as active and energetic. Only that I know better....
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But funnily, I am perceived by others as active and energetic. Only that I know better....
I was perceived as a hard charger throughout my career. I always felt like I was one step ahead of the sheriff.
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Well, I am done with all my coursework! Whew - and I had seven hours to spare! I could have dawdled a little more!

There is not another masters, nor a PhD in my future!

Just a few USN schools that are no longer than a couple months (max)
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Old 06-26-2010, 04:25 PM   #28
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I find if it wasn't for the last minute - nothing would ever get done.
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I find if it wasn't for the last minute - nothing would ever get done.
OMG - if I was drinking something it would have spewed out my nose! Thank you for a full laugh!
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I heard the 1999 meeting of the Procrastinator's Club was postponed again.
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I heard the 1999 meeting of the Procrastinator's Club was postponed again.
That's just a rumor-- they haven't signed out the press release yet.
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