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F = Focus on one priority task.

I = Ignore interruptions and distractions.

N = Now is the time, not later or tomorrow.

I = Initiate and innovate so you keep going.

S = Stay the course however tough it gets.

H = Hail finishing by celebrating your accomplishment.

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Fear of failure

If you have a fear of failure, you will delay finishing a project, so you don't have to deal with potential negative feedback that you fear. If you fear success, procrastination delays that scenario from happening.

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A Good Point

If you end whatever you're trying to finish at a good point, it will be that much easier to pick right up again when you can get back to it.

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The Very First Thing

Make whatever you're procrastinating about the very first activity that you tackle first thing in the morning, or when you first get to the office.

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Trying new things

Be open to trying new things even fresh ideas or even new technology that might make it faster, easier or better to finish what you started.

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JAN YAGER

By far the #1 reason for leaving a task or project unfinished is having too much to do.

JAN YAGER

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