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Waiting for the right moment is the procrastinator’s favorite excuse for ignoring that particular moment in time to perform an action of some type. Great things are not the product of waiting for, but rather creating that moment after due thought, consideration and evaluation. Thomas Edison famously said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work,” emphasizing that failure is a valuable part of the learning process. He viewed each unsuccessful attempt as a step toward eventual success, highlighting the importance of perseverance in innovation.

There are of course, certain actions that may take some personal preparation and insight. A marriage proposal is one where many people (mostly romantics) feel the need for soft music, candles, and flowers to support a successful proposal.

And, there are other situations where quick action is virtually demanded. For example, your medical professional tells you that you require a significant surgery procedure to remain among the living. If you prefer living to the alternative condition, procrastination is not your friend. Other than perhaps getting a second opinion, there should be no hesitation on your part.

If you have a difficult and uncomfortable action needed, “waiting for the right moment” will not work well for you. Actions of that type usually fail to get easier and/or more comfortable with the passage of time. Some people put it off in the hope that it will become unnecessary, or better yet, forgotten! What it is most likely to become is an emotional irritant, constantly nagging at you and keeping you off your normal ‘game’. People will notice changes in your behavior, and you will likely get unwanted questions about those changes, along with both sincere and insincere offers to attempt to help you find the old you.

Putting off until tomorrow what you could be doing today, cannot be done, because tomorrow never comes, neither literally and figuratively. We always function in today!
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