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Unraveling the Challenge of Delaying Easy Tasks
Quote
"If you want to make an easy job seem mighty hard, just keep putting off doing it." – Olin Miller
Life Example
Explanation
Olin Miller's quote emphasizes the tendency of procrastination to transform a straightforward task into a more formidable challenge. By continuously delaying the completion of an easy job, one amplifies the perception of its difficulty, making the task seem harder than it actually is. It underscores the psychological impact of postponing responsibilities.

Question
What is an activity that you consistently put off in your life?

You should try to recognize the transformative effect of procrastination on task perception, and understand the simplicity you forfeit by delaying an activity.