Is it possible for a person to be enthusiastic about procrastinating? If so, how? Have you ever heard someone say, "Man, I can't wait to procrastinate"?
2007-01-16 02:46:54 · 8 answers · asked by johnmfsample 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Well, some people work best when they procrastinate. Some of my best ideas have come from last minute work. The frenzy can be exciting.
2007-01-16 02:52:12 · answer #1 · answered by truly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since the question is 'about' procrastinating then yes. There are many behavioural scientists who study the subject in order to understand and treat people who display this characteristic.
However, as your question is can you procrastinate passionately, why not? If I procrastinate in getting some type of work done, I may not procrastinate in doing a task that I love. Therefore you can procrastinate in one area and be passionate in another. I guess I can believe that someone might love to find excuses not to do something or gets some sort of joy out of avoiding a certain job. Therefore, yep... you should find someone on this planet of 6.5 billion that will say " Man, I can't wait to procrastinate; I know just how I'm going to love to put off doing those dishes."
Peace
2007-01-16 04:01:14 · answer #2 · answered by zingis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Passion is often about waiting, so yes! Have you ever really wanted something? Do you remember that feeling? And what happened when you got it? Passion and desire flare up before, and tend to decrease after. The journey is the thing to savor, and getting there simply matters less. Not so?
In some cases, of course, procrastination is about fear rather than passion. Doing that thing (whatever it is we're putting off) seems frightening, because we could fail or because it will just be uncomfortable, boring, hard work, etc. It isn't that we love the journey, it's that we fear the destination.
It's rare for a dedicated procrastinator to be so verbal and self-aware as to make the statement "man, I can't wait to procrastinate" but I have heard similar statements: "glad I don't have to do this today", "good thing I can take it easy for a while", etc.
2007-01-16 02:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by matrolph 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since my boyfriend got stranded out of town in the last storm and dishes are his 'chore', I've been passionately procrastinating cleaning the kitchen. Though if he doesn't show up for a few days because of road conditions, I may have to clean the dreaded kitchen myself. But why bother doing it now? I refuse!!
So yes, in a way it is entirely possible to be passionate about procrastination.
~Morg~
2007-01-16 02:58:35 · answer #4 · answered by morgorond 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd rather be passionate about procrastination than procrastinate on being passionate.
See what you're getting at - your introducing a paradox to see how people solve it. Any interesting paradox by the way.
2007-01-16 08:34:31 · answer #5 · answered by Justin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's almost like you just answered your own question. There's not much of an answer to give though. Let's see now.....I'm not too sure on this one....let me think.....If I remember right.....I need to give this one some thought......wait just a minute here......Oh yeah, that sounds like I could really think on it.....WHAT? I waited too long? Darn! What do you mean, I "procrastinated!"? Well, now that you mention it, I am feeling a bit passionate...tee-hee
2007-01-16 04:40:37 · answer #6 · answered by Republican!!! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would think actually getting out and doing something instead of procrastinating would be more rewarding
2007-01-16 02:50:41 · answer #7 · answered by desert_rose1274 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
only if you passionately procrastinate.
2007-01-16 02:49:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋