Procrastination is the special art of delaying tasks until the last possible moment, and it has a way of tempting us all. Despite the ills associated with delaying your work until the last minute, I present a counter-argument that it’s in fact not a bad idea.

This article exists

I started writing this article about an hour before it was due, and here you are, reading it. If I could make it, then you can too.

It’s the perfect preparation for the future

You’ll need to work under pressure someday. A client sending a brief late or a deadline suddenly moved forward can put you in a tight spot. But if you start procrastinating now, you’d navigate these tight deadlines easily when the time comes.

You’ll come up with the most creative ideas

Diamonds are formed under pressure, so it makes sense that you’ll think of the most creative ideas under pressure.

The fulfillment that comes after is unmatched

Admit it, there’s a special kind of satisfaction that comes with reading for a test the night before and still killing it.

Then there’s the thrill you get in the moment

The suspense of not making it in time, and the joy of submitting seconds before the deadline; it’s a wild rollercoaster ride. Filmmakers would kill for their movies to have that kind of suspense.

The perfect bonding opportunity

The best way to enjoy procrastination is to find someone who enjoys it just as much.

It builds your time management skills

Just hear me out. If you started a task immediately it was allocated to you, you’d spend more time on it than if you waited till the last minute to do it. 

Disclaimer: If you take this advice and still miss a deadline, do not hold Zikoko responsible.