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Procrastination Quote by Ann Patchett

“We are, however, entirely responsible for procrastination, and in the best of all possible worlds, we should also be responsible for being honest with ourselves about what is really going on. I” quote by Ann Patchett
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““We are, however, entirely responsible for procrastination, and in the best of all possible worlds, we should also be responsible for being honest with ourselves about what is really going on. I””

Ann Patchett

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015

We control our procrastination and must honestly face its causes.

In simple terms: We cause our delays and must be truthful about them.

Key Takeaway

Own your delays and confront the truth.

Themes

responsibility self-awareness procrastination honesty

Mood

reflective serious

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal productivity
  • mental health
  • goal setting
  • self-improvement

Key Concepts

psychology behavioral change self-deception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What excuses hide your procrastination?
  • How can honesty improve your productivity?
A Different Perspective

Self‑deception can mask true causes, making change harder.

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