Overcoming procrastination
The next time you're tempted to procrastinate, focus on this question: "What is the next action I would take on this task if I were to get started on it now?"
Doing this will take your mind off your feelings and onto an easily achievable action.
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"A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week." - Patton
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