• Kyrgizion@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    Reviewed a book in college the midday it was supposed to be turned in. Was authored by the prof giving the course. So I did the opposite of what seemed logical; I really attacked the very merit of his book itself rather than brownnosing. Got excellent marks because no one else dared to go against the grain.

    That was decades ago though, haven’t had any similar successes ever again.

    • Hackworth@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 month ago

      That’s honestly half the point of procrastinating for me. It’s easier to be decisive when I don’t have a choice - particularly for creative stuff. Also, I am never more curious about learning new things than when I’m avoiding the shit I’m supposed to be doing.

  • Signtist@lemm.eeEnglish
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    1 month ago

    One time I forgot to make a presentation for a public speaking class my friend and I were taking, only realizing after class had already started. I got my friend to lend me his laptop and quickly made one in the 15 minutes or so that I had before he needed it back to give his own presentation. I ended up getting an A on mine, while he got a B. He was pissed.

  • ĐƗǤƗŦΔŁ Ǥ€ΜƗŇƗ@sh.itjust.works
    1·
    1 month ago

    Procrastination is a lot easier to pull of when working individually. It can create some challenges when working with a partner or with teams. Communication is key. My wife is a procrastinator and it is remarkable what she does within a small amount of time. However, I think it can often create a lot of avoidable stress and unforeseen challenges that could be avoided with some parents and thoughtful scheduling and planning. Love the meme though!

      • Snazz@lemmy.world
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        1 month ago

        Because there are no units, the equation can only be used to compare one rate of work to another rate of work at a different time (or a different deadline).

        ratio of rate of work at time t1 compared to rate of work at time t2

        = rate_of_work(t1, d) / rate_of_work(t2, d)

        = (1 / (d - t1)) / (1 / (d - t2))

        = (d - t2) / (d - t1)

        This works because the only variables left are in the same units, even if that unit itself is unspecified.