It’s 10:30 p.m. on April 15th and my wife and I are on the way to the Post Office to drop off her taxes. She was on the phone with her sister and while looking at me, asked her, “doesn’t everyone drive to the Post Office right before the deadline to drop their taxes off? They did in Seattle.” I respond loudly enough for her sister to hear me, “Only those who procrastinate.”
On our way to the Post Office the conversation continues on the topic and my wife tells me she does not procrastinate. I laugh. She says that maybe she’s in denial. I tell her that I’m going to take her to a PA “Procrastinators Anonymous” meeting. She laughs.
But seriously folks, it’s just not my wife. I love her very much and accept the fact that she…let’s say, “takes her time” at doing certain things.
I see the "P" word in my professional life as well. Whether it's actually beating a deadline before the actual deadline or, getting folks to use their shared calendar instead of a paper planner. Nothing frustrates me more than planning a multi-staff meeting only to change it later because some people refuse to use their shared calendar. I worked for a place in Key West and the Executive Director there was always 2-3 weeks ahead of the game; which I eventually embraced as part of my professional life. However, it’s difficult to get ahead when everyone else is “taking their time”.
I see the "P" word in my professional life as well. Whether it's actually beating a deadline before the actual deadline or, getting folks to use their shared calendar instead of a paper planner. Nothing frustrates me more than planning a multi-staff meeting only to change it later because some people refuse to use their shared calendar. I worked for a place in Key West and the Executive Director there was always 2-3 weeks ahead of the game; which I eventually embraced as part of my professional life. However, it’s difficult to get ahead when everyone else is “taking their time”.
Personally, my taxes were in the mail last Friday; with a check! Does that make me perfect? No, but you won’t see me “dilly dallying” around. I’m the type of guy who likes to get up early on the weekends and get the day started. I can have my errands done and be back lounging by the pool by noon. Love that! Nothing like relaxing by the pool, soaking up rays and listening to NPR. But I digress; as I tend to separate errands from chores. When it comes to doing such things as cleaning the house and doing laundry, I just “take my time” in getting to it. Perhaps I can change that? I’ll have to think about that one.
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