the exact moment i realized that webster, roget and now even that wikipedia guy got it wrong. procrastination is a good thing. we just need to learn to enjoy it. embrace it. maybe even celebrate it. because today in this need-it-yesterday world, putting something off for a bit to gather your thoughts, catch your breath or simply slow down every now and again is something we all should do. maybe more now than ever.
so as i was sitting there on the balcony, staring off into the clouds, not doing anything i needed to be doing, i saw it as clear as day; these are the moments we want in life....to enjoy a great view. whether it's a view of trees, oceans, skys, kids playing, girls skating, people shopping, sunsets, full moons, rainbows, football, baseball, tennis or tidily winks, or whatever it is at the moment...we just want to be able to slow down for some quality procrastination.
With all the texting, faxing, emailing, phone calling, pod casting, memos, meetings and as we all are just trying to keep pace with the ever-spinning world. we could miss all the good views and that would be a shame.
so this is my movement. this is my goal. to build a nation of people...a ProcrastiNation of folks that will make slowing down an art form. that will bring new meaning to the word late. that will put things off like they never have before. that is what i want to celebrate.
i know it will take some time to find the true procrastinators but i'm willing keep looking; because i know you are out there, waiting for me to show up. i've heard from some of you already, when you were cramming for finals, dealing with deadlines, rushing to get ready for parties/dinners/weddings/holidays/dates and all sorts of life moments you knew were coming but you waited 'til they were here to start.
so here's what i'm going to do...it won't be easy but i am going to make procrastination my life. i'll do my best to put things off, to tell you later and to get back to you about what is going on with the site and the building of a new ProcrastiNation. i will do all the heavy lifting but i don't want to do this alone. i want you and all your procrastinating friends, family and co-workers to think about helping. so go ahead make a list, talk it over and write back to me here at latelarry@procrastination.com ...eventually.
share with me what it is you or your friends are doing in the name of procrastination.
and lastly, when you go out and start telling others how proud you are about your procrastinating ways and they are hesitant in their response and they don't immediately jump up on the bandwagon...good job.
those are exactly the folks that will be a part of this movement.
to be continued,
latelarry@procrastination.com
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