Almost done Quote by Miranda July
““The funny thing about my procrastination was that I was almost done with the screenplay. I was like a person who had fought dragons and lost limbs and crawled through swamps and now, finally, the castle was visible. I could see tiny children waving flags on the balcony; all I had to do was walk across a field to get to them. But all of a sudden I was very, very sleepy. And the children couldn't believe their eyes as I folded down to my knees and fell to the ground face-first, with my eyes open. Motionless, I watched ants hurry in and out of a hole and I knew that standing up again would be a thousand times harder than the dragon or the swamp and so I did not even try. I just clicked on one thing after another after another.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Procrastination Dragon” from The New Yorker, 2014
She likens procrastination to a battle with mythical obstacles, ending in surrender to fatigue.
In simple terms: Procrastination feels like a tiring battle.
Key Takeaway
Break tasks into tiny steps to move forward.
Themes
procrastination
creativity
self‑sabotage
Mood
frustrated
hopeful
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing
- personal reflection
- mental health
Key Concepts
motivation
habit formation
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- What small step can you take now?
- How does fatigue influence your work?
A Different Perspective
May not address underlying causes of delay.
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