Should you do it? How I kill procrastination.

Have you ever had those moments when in your head, you know you need to get stuff done, but you just can't bring yourself to get started and to actually go do it? I've had those moments too. I recently found out a good way to help myself rationalize into action. Also, having something important in your life will also help motivate you to stop procrastinating.

I ask myself this one question, "If I were on my death bed, would I think back to this time, regret not doing whatever I'm pondering to do? Or, alternately, would I regret doing something, whatever it is I'm pondering not doing?"

IE: It's slightly misting outside. I promised to run (Well, lol, not really. I told Ms. Zun I'd run tmrw morning, so I guess it's sort of like a promise to her), but the weather isn't ideal, and it's cold, and I'm tired. Do I run? I ask myself, if I'm on my deathbed, I'd probably regret being a lil bitch and not run just because of some gentle misting. So, I run. Simple as that.

Also, you probably could guess what the second way for my motivation is. It's to have someone special in your life you can dedicate your effort to. For me, even though Ms. Zun doesn't know it yet, I'm going to dedicate to improving myself so she can get the best boyfriend possible, objectively speaking. That's right, I'm going to be objectively better, not subjectively, which is a tall task indeed, but if I set my mind to it, it shouldn't be impossible. So, have someone you love, or secretly like. Work hard for that person. Make it so that your worth while for them. Transmute your passion into productive energy.

I'll leave you with Chapter 11 of Think and Grow Rich. Napoleon Hill talks about how the most successful people had loved ones they dedicated their efforts to. Of course that's an oversimplification, and really, you guys should give it a read to get a better understanding. A memorable analogy was that a bull had lots of fight and energy, but if you castrated the bull, you essentially took the "maleness" from the bull, and you took away its essence to fight and strive. It becomes a docile as a bull.



I don't want to live a docile life. I want to strive and struggle to squeeze out every ounce that this life has to offer. Therefore, I'm not gonna castrate myself anytime soon, and I am thankful I have an avenue of which to dedicate my efforts for, which is, my dear Ms. Zun.