We all procrastinate  . . . sometimes. And while some make it a way of life, you likely wish you procrastinated . . . less. Of all of the comments I’ve ever heard about this topic, today’s quotation is the most serious and stark – and perhaps it will jolt you to be a bit more productive today, and in the future.

What are you procrastinating?Questions to Ponder

–  How does this idea change my perception of procrastination?

 – What will I get done today?

– What is the most important thing that I need to get done today? Click to tweet it!

Action Steps

1. Determine the most important thing you must do today.

2. Decide that you are going to do it.

3 . Don’t sleep until you have.

My Thoughts

I have an interesting set of feelings around the idea of procrastination. I know I do it. I do it more than I want to/wish I did. And yet many people tell me I get more done than anyone they know. Maybe it is because have a high bar and expectations for myself that I continue my internal struggle with procrastination.

Today’s quotation gives me a new perspective. It helps me remember two things – I can’t do it all everyday, so I must pick the most important things. It also prompts me to get done the nagging things. You know those items – the ones you move from your list day to day, week to week, and they weigh on your psyche. I don’t want to live with those kinds of thoughts, so I’m going to get one of those done each day too.

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Kevin Eikenberry is a recognized world expert on leadership development and learning and is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. He has spent over 30 years helping organizations across North America, and leaders from around the world, on leadership, learning, teams and teamwork, communication and more.

Twice he has been named by Inc.com as one of the Top 100 Leadership and Management Experts in the World and 100 Great Leadership Speakers for Your Next Conference. The American Management Association named him a “Leaders to Watch” and he has been twice named as one of the World's Top 30 Leadership Professionals by Global Gurus. Top Sales World has named him a Top Sales & Marketing Influencer several times, and his blog has been named on many “best of” lists. LeadersHum has named him one of the 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership in 2023.

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