Today, or rather yesterday (as its 1:41 am now) has been so engaging and tasking. So much work to do. But i am glad I am now able to put pen on paper (abi keys on screen.. lol). I feel so sleepy but I have this utmost urge burning in me to talk about a very important topic. This topic I am sure has been discussed in so many fora, because it is being seen as a destiny killer and an agent of poverty by some speakers and writers. So, i decided to take a new twist to it this time around. I am talking about PROCRASTINATION.
Chai! in my university days ehn, I was the best procrastinator (if there is anything like that sha). I can procrastinate for Africa!.
The word procrastination is actually derived from the Latin procrastinatus, from pro meaning “forward” and crastinus meaning “of tomorrow”.
The word pro is normally considered as a positive; if you’re pro something, then you’re for that something as opposed to against it.
So, pro-crastination surely means that we’re for crastination as opposed to against it. Ascrastination is derived from the Latin meaning tomorrow, doesn't it therefore follow that procrastinators are looking forward to the future!
By pedantic definition then, procrastination isn't negative at all, it’s society’s perception of procrastination that’s negative. Procrastination is merely doing something tomorrow instead of today.
Just because you’re a procrastinator doesn't mean you can’t achieve things and have a successful life. Some people think if you procrastinate, the tendency of you being successful is limited (Na who tell una dat one).
However folks, I am not saying that if you have an issue that needs urgent attention like you going for an interview at a particular time and you decided to "chill" till later, omo you are OYO (on your own). All i am trying to point out is that procrastination at times can bring the best out of you.
I am a typical example. I have been yearning to write for years now but i have been procrastinating until this day. And now, here I am, I am doing something i thought about years ago in a more fluid manner (I am proud sha. lol) . It does not mean I would have been better or worse if I started earlier. There are things that cannot be determined. I even procrastinated in writing this piece sef.
Do what you have to do if it means doing it now, but at the same time, if it calls for you taking a chill, my brethren and sisthren, don’t feel guilty about it, that’s counter productive. Embrace it! Look at all the positives and be the best you can ever be.
BC
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