My Personal Problem With Procrastination

Historically, I’ve had this issue where I know I need to get something done, it’s well within my ability to get it done, and for whatever reason I wait until the last minute to do the thing.

This was true way back in school, at various jobs, and even daily chores around the house.

The weird thing is I usually feel completely unmotivated and possibly tired before I start…

And once I decide to start, a rush of energy appears out of nowhere and I make it happen.

I’ll give you a prime example of this…

The Moment I Almost Got Fired

Back in 2019 I was selling cars and doing quite alright for myself with 10–15 sales per month with salary, commission, and 2 different bonus programs.

A lot of my income relied on those bonus programs which really started at 10 cars and up, but that number was also my “keep your job” number.

In July of that year, I was having a really slow month and 3 weeks in I only sold 3 cars that month.

In my head I was thinking “it’s so over” and my energy matched my thoughts.

With a week left in the month, my manager sat me down and pretty much asked me if I even wanted to be there anymore.