Motivated Quote by John R. Perry
““The procrastinator can be motivated to do difficult, timely, and important tasks, however, as long as these tasks are a way of not doing something more important.””
About This Quote
People often choose tasks that distract from more important work, using difficulty as an excuse to avoid core responsibilities.
In simple terms: Choosing hard tasks can hide avoidance of bigger issues.
Key Takeaway
Identify the real priority before taking on new work.
Themes
procrastination
motivation
priorities
Mood
frustrated
reflective
Type
advice
psychological
When to use this quote
- workplace deadlines
- personal projects
- habit formation
- goal setting
Key Concepts
avoidance
self‑deception
task selection
Questions to Reflect On
- What important work are you avoiding?
- How can you distinguish genuine difficulty from avoidance?
A Different Perspective
May lead to neglect of truly critical tasks and increased stress.
