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Struggles Of Being An Ambitious Procrastinator

Just because we are ambitious doesn't mean we don't procrastinate.

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Struggles Of Being An Ambitious Procrastinator
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Even though it seems like a contradiction in terms, being an ambitious procrastinator is a real thing. Basically, ambitious procrastinators have big dreams and the drive and passion to reach them but sometimes lack the immediate focus and actual will to get started. They can create intricate and finely detailed plans but then lack the motivation to execute them. It isn't necessarily a bad thing, it is simply a characteristic of certain people.

Essentially, your basic college student.

1. Instead of studying, you're applying for jobs/internships.

Come on, we've all done it. You need to do this one thing, but you don't want to, but you still want to be productive, so you do something else.

Still counts?

2. The "I'm Feeling Curious" button on Google.

If you have never used this button or used voice command to say "I'm feeling curious" to Google, I'm sorry because I probably just ruined your life. It gives you all the interesting knowledge you didn't even know you wanted to learn. From astronomy to history, to fun facts, to common misconceptions, Google truly knows everything. And it is addicting.

3. Christmas shopping to avoid studying/homework.

Hey, it needs to get done at some point!

4. Creative writing/drawing instead of writing essays.

Sometimes you're just not in the mood to write intelligently. The creative side of your brain is just running a million miles an hour, and you couldn't write a lab analysis even if you tried.

5. Doing excessive research.

Excessive research can actually be a form of procrastinating actually writing an essay or doing an experiment. Usually it happens with something you are at least mildly interested in and care about which makes you more willing to do extra research. Trust yourself. You know your stuff, you don't need to spend an extra two hours doing research.

6. Pretending to be bored.

Why do we do this? Being "bored" can force you to find some little, meaningless task to do (cleaning, laundry, etc.) to occupy your time.

7. Making lists of all the stuff you need to do.

Sometimes you just need a few minutes more before you can get your brain on right. Lists are a classic sign of ambitious/driven people, but they can also simply be a way for you to put off actually beginning for just a few more seconds.

Somehow this turned into being told by Sherlock gifs. Observe productive procrastination in action!

There are many more ways ambitious people procrastinate, but here are a few as told by Sherlock (because why not). Now all of my fellow college students and I should stop reading relatable articles and study for finals.

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