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Why I Can't Post On Time — Wait But Why
1) It’s unpleasant. Far too much of the procrastinator’s precious time is spent toiling in the Dark Playground, time that could have been spent enjoying satisfying, well-earned leisure if things had been done on a more logical schedule. And panic isn’t fun for anyone.
waitbutwhy.com • Why Procrastinators Procrastinate — Wait but Why
Software engineer Kent Beck on why creators struggle to release projects (and why people in general don't take action):
"By far the dominant reason for not releasing sooner was a reluctance to trade the dream of success for the reality of feedback."
"By far the dominant reason for not releasing sooner was a reluctance to trade the dream of success for the reality of feedback."
3-2-1: When to be patient, why we procrastinate, and the importance of early attempts
The hardest thing about this was that I loved the work. And I wanted to work hard. But doing something you love on a schedule you can’t control can feel the same as doing something you hate.