Category Archives: Procrastination

(#341) Drop And Leave

Posted on December 4, 2016 by stevepiscitelli

I have witnessed people play a disappointing game of “drop and leave” with their goals and dreams. Have you ever looked at your desk and wondered, “How in the world did it get in this condition?”  What with books, papers, … Continue reading →

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(#234) Are You Waiting for It?

Posted on November 16, 2014 by stevepiscitelli

You don’t wait for a goal—you work for it.  Perhaps you have heard someone say something like, “I have been waiting for this all my life!”  A student says, “I have been waiting for the day I get my degree.”   Or … Continue reading →

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(#203) I Don’t Have Time To Grow Old!

Posted on April 13, 2014 by stevepiscitelli

Complete the following: “If  you don’t have time to ______ then when will you ____? A little secret about this blog: I generally do not know what I will write about until Thursday or Friday.  I then type my first … Continue reading →

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(#172) Are You Kicking the Can Down the Road?

Posted on September 8, 2013 by stevepiscitelli

I have met and worked with highly capable kickers of the can. They do, however, have grave difficulties managing their decisions. And that affects everyone around them. For those who know me, you know I can be a bit retentive. … Continue reading →

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(#138) Do You Need To Catch Up With Yourself?

Posted on January 13, 2013 by stevepiscitelli

Their intentions may be wonderful but their execution is less than satisfactory. Years ago a student of mine made a simple yet profound observation. This student had the habit of postponing assignments. He was a huge procrastinator.  Quickly, his backlog … Continue reading →

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(#78) Where is Your Get Up and Do?

Posted on November 20, 2011 by stevepiscitelli

Dreams are fantasies if we do not put action to them. Dreams—Action—Reality. I am approaching the end of another semester. With it comes a lot of typical happenings such as: Final exams to grade, Grades to post, Next semester syllabi … Continue reading →

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