Apparently procrastination happens to us all but now research says that concrete is better than abstract, when it comes to planning. The study suggests it's easier to handle a question of how than one of why.
"Merely thinking about the task in more concrete, specific terms makes it feel like it should be completed sooner," which reduces procrastination, the researchers write.
American writer Don Marquis said that “Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.”
I couldn't agree more, I often find myself writing yesterdays blog today.
How is it that in a world where everything is seemingly available now we can still embrace the maxim of the Spanish proverb, "Never put off today what you can put off tomorrow."
I'd like to believe that the art of procrastination is the personal rebellion of those who see the world getting in front of itself.
The abstract is so much more romantic than a block of concrete, though I have to admit that concrete is more practical.
My Pop made a small fortune pouring concrete around town but he also appreciated the abstract styling of a late 1970's Volvo which added to the concept of how to, rather than, why be safe?
What do you reckon the point of Salvador Dali's "Melting Clock" was?
Procrastination melts the clock but in a strange way it also acts as a statement on the timelessness of the abstract.
So there the post of the 16th, finished a touch after midnight on the 20th, and here's to siesta!
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