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Avoid Procrastination
December 9, 2015
I recognize failure – which is important, some people don’t – and fix it, because it is data, it is information, knowledge of what does not work.
-Toni Morrison
-Toni Morrison
The Harvard Business Review Book, Getting Work Done, spells out the dos and don’t of procrastination:
Do:
- Identify the tasks you are likely to put off ahead of time
- Understand why you’ve put off a certain task
- Reward yourself as you achieve your goals
Don’t:
- Label yourself a procrastinator
- Extend your deadlines just of the sake of it
- Tackle the hard stuff alone
More Advice for Leaders from Harvard Business ReviewOn Managing Yourself
The path to your own professional success starts with a critical look in the mirror. What you see there — your greatest strengths and deepest values — are the foundations you must build on. This compilation of Harvard Business Review articles will help you stay engaged and productive throughout your working life.
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