“Procrastination is a lazy man's apology”
— Chinua Achebe
Simplified Meaning:
When someone puts off doing tasks, they are often trying to avoid the work or find an excuse for not doing it. This is what we've all experienced when we delay important activities like studying for an exam, finishing a project, or even basic things like doing our chores. For instance, imagine you have a school assignment due in a week, but you keep telling yourself, "I'll start tomorrow," and then the next day you say the same thing. Before you know it, the deadline is here, and you rush to complete it with poor quality or ask for more time. This habit shows a lack of responsibility and can make others see you as unreliable. It’s similar to someone making up reasons for why they didn't do something, rather than just saying sorry. By pushing things off, the procrastinator is indirectly apologizing for their laziness. To avoid this, it’s important to set small goals and start tasks early. Take control of your time and be disciplined, so you don’t end up feeling sorry for yourself or needing to explain why you didn’t get things done. By tackling tasks promptly, you show respect for your responsibilities and gain the trust and respect of others.
