Postponing or delaying things on account of lethargy is inefficient and can come back to bite you. But using "Time" strategically is wise. Timing and prioritizing is critical in getting the best impact and outcomes. Buying Time, for example, is a great ploy in negotiations either to put pressure or gain more clarity.
I have known cowboys who "shoot and then aim" and the classic idealists who keep "aiming for ever". "Movers and Shakers" almost always have a great sense of timing!!
I was procrastinating to begin a painting when I shared with a friend that I bought paints and cleaned the studio. She replied, “and I tuned my piano! “
Procrastination is paradoxical. In my case It has helped some times and hurt at others. Life goes on. Now reflecting back on FC #237. Is it fated, or is that also a paradox? 😀
Procrastination is a challenge that most of us grapple with, often contradicting the wisdom of Kabir Das, who urged timely action: “Kaal kare so aaj kar, aaj kare so ab; pal mein pralaya hoyegi, bahuri karega kab” (What you plan to do tomorrow, do today; what you plan to do today, do now—before time slips away). However, the world often perceives procrastinators in a paradoxical light. Those who delay tasks, only to scramble at the last moment using jugaad tactics, are often celebrated as “street-smart” or “go-getters.” Meanwhile, individuals who plan ahead and execute tasks efficiently—without the drama of last-minute rush—often go unrecognized simply because their work lacks the visible chaos that draws attention.
Building on last week’s discussion about fate, could procrastination sometimes be a destined course? Perhaps, acting promptly might have led to unintended consequences, while delay could have averted a disaster. In such cases, is procrastination a flaw, or could it sometimes be fate in disguise?
“Dead yesterdays and unborn tomorrows, why fret about it, if today be sweet” said Omar Khayyam. If we follow this philosophy, then procrastination doesn’t come into the picture!
Postponing or delaying things on account of lethargy is inefficient and can come back to bite you. But using "Time" strategically is wise. Timing and prioritizing is critical in getting the best impact and outcomes. Buying Time, for example, is a great ploy in negotiations either to put pressure or gain more clarity.
I have known cowboys who "shoot and then aim" and the classic idealists who keep "aiming for ever". "Movers and Shakers" almost always have a great sense of timing!!
Excellent perspective as always
I was procrastinating to begin a painting when I shared with a friend that I bought paints and cleaned the studio. She replied, “and I tuned my piano! “
Haha
Procrastination is paradoxical. In my case It has helped some times and hurt at others. Life goes on. Now reflecting back on FC #237. Is it fated, or is that also a paradox? 😀
Good thought
Procrastination is a challenge that most of us grapple with, often contradicting the wisdom of Kabir Das, who urged timely action: “Kaal kare so aaj kar, aaj kare so ab; pal mein pralaya hoyegi, bahuri karega kab” (What you plan to do tomorrow, do today; what you plan to do today, do now—before time slips away). However, the world often perceives procrastinators in a paradoxical light. Those who delay tasks, only to scramble at the last moment using jugaad tactics, are often celebrated as “street-smart” or “go-getters.” Meanwhile, individuals who plan ahead and execute tasks efficiently—without the drama of last-minute rush—often go unrecognized simply because their work lacks the visible chaos that draws attention.
Building on last week’s discussion about fate, could procrastination sometimes be a destined course? Perhaps, acting promptly might have led to unintended consequences, while delay could have averted a disaster. In such cases, is procrastination a flaw, or could it sometimes be fate in disguise?
Very relevant observations. Thank you
“Dead yesterdays and unborn tomorrows, why fret about it, if today be sweet” said Omar Khayyam. If we follow this philosophy, then procrastination doesn’t come into the picture!