The Term Paper Syndrome

Remember when we were in high school or college and we had a major project or term term that was due - and that a large part of our grade was dependent upon it? I think that applies to most of us.

Now when did we usually hear about this project? That's right, the first day of class or within the first week. However, when did we start on it? A few days before it was due.

This is what I call the "term paper syndrome" and it just means lack of focus.

In the case of schoolwork, we have so much time between when the assignment is announced and when it is due that we misjudge the amount of time it will take to complete it or find it so tedious that we procrastinate as long as possible - or both.

In business, it means that we put off getting back in touch with someone or that we ignore or delay doing things which we know are important because we find something else more fun - but less productive - to do.

How about a New Year's resolution to avoid the term paper syndrome?

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