Carrie Quote by Denis Waitley
“Procrastination is the fear of success. People procrastinate because they are afraid of the success that they know will result if they move ahead now. Because success is heavy, carries a responsibility with it, it is much easier to procrastinate and live on the "someday I'll" philosophy.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Self-Discipline by Denis Waitley, 1993
Procrastination stems from fearing the responsibilities that accompany success, leading people to delay actions to avoid that burden.
In simple terms: Fear of success causes delay.
Key Takeaway
Confront responsibility, act now.
Themes
fear
responsibility
delay
success
motivation
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- personal projects
- financial planning
- health goals
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑discipline
risk aversion
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibility are you avoiding?
- How could success empower you?
A Different Perspective
Success also brings opportunity and growth, not just burden.
![“We experience [procrastination] as fear. But fear of what? Fear of the consequences of following our heart. Fear of bankruptcy, fear of poverty, fear of insolvency. Fear of groveling when we try to make it on our own, and of groveling when we give up and come crawling back to where we started…” quote by Steven Pressfield](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/77c/steven-pressfield-696_art_we-experience-procrastination-as-fear-bu_2311406.jpg)
