Procrastination
The disadvantages of procrastination far outweigh the (occasional, if any) advantages there may be. Chances are you’re not doing your best work because you’re feeling stressed and rushed.
You know this. I know this. Yet still we procrastinate. Why?
How then do we beat procrastination? Is the answer to only ever work on projects we’re excited about? If you were making a living from your passion, would you never deal with procrastination again?
Nope.
Procrastination has always been a terrible habit of mine. But I've learned a couple of big things to help beat it, or at least try to.
The first is to understand that waiting for the motivation/inspiration/excitement to strike will get you nowhere fast. As Shawn mentioned, it's rare and doesn't last long. You're not going to be excited to work on every project, even if it's something you love doing. And that's OK.
The second is to start. It doesn't matter where. It could be one, or a combination of reasons we don't start a project, or continue working on a project. The important thing is to start somewhere or do something and let the momentum carry you. It doesn't have to be good or perfect, but avoiding it today will make it much easier to avoid the next day, and the day after. And before long, it becomes a habit.
