Comments on: The Do it Now Factor

By: Hulbert

Hulbert — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:34:40 +0000

Hi Gilbert. I really like this post because I can relate to it. I used to think that we needed a “perfect plan” before getting something done. I did a lot of planning and one day realized that I was avoiding action because of fear. On top of that, I was getting nothing done.

It was very distressful feeling, and I told myself that if I wanted to ever achieve a goal I had in mind, I would have to take action and do it now. After I did something (anything related to towards my goal), I felt a lot better. I felt motivated again and proud of myself. And I think the message your sending out to people here is a simple message – but a profound one.

By: Gilbert Ross

Gilbert Ross — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:18:48 +0000

That’s a good one Archan! I have exactly the same system to fight off that morning inertia….I rush straight to the shower because I know that once in it I’ll break free from the sleepy spell. Thanks for sharing!

By: Archan Mehta

Archan Mehta — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:02:30 +0000

Gilbert,

Once again–as usual–you have contributed a brilliant post. Thanks. Let me share a personal story about procrastination.

I used to find it difficult to drag myself out of bed in the morning. Still do, as a matter of fact, well, sometimes anyway..

It’s much easier just to snuggle up in your warm blanket, karate chop your alarm clock when it starts buzzing, turn over, pretend the world doesn’t exist and go right back to sleep. Ah, procrastination.

Help, but I have work to do, people! I can’t afford to sleep in!
So, what’s the solution? Ah, the plot thickens, folks…well, I used my pint-sized brain to figure out a solution.

Jump out of bed and hit the shower ASAP. Don’t wait for even one second. In fact, don’t even think about it. Just go for it.

Once all that water comes streaming down your face, I am awake!
No more sleepy-head. Get with the program, I persuaded myself.
We cannot afford to let down our guard against the demon of procrastination. Else, it will rear its ugly head and devour us.

By: Gilbert Ross

Gilbert Ross — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:49:39 +0000

Thanks Wilson! Glad you mentioned blogging because having a blog requires the fun part which is basically writing about what you love and responding to your readers, but also the those maintenance tasks in between that we sometimes tend to procrastinate on. So again, there’s nothing better than just clear them away first thing and make time for the part you love.

By: Wilson Usman

Wilson Usman — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:12:24 +0000

absolutely love you point about starting even if it feels like a lot of resistance towards it.

I would say doing those this has had a huge impact for me. Like when it comes to blogging I know the things that I hate to do the most seem to have the most reward too.

Also like when I do those things like you said its smooth sailing from there. Good stuff Gilbert this should help at least 50% of the 95% of people that procrastinate everyday