Rec | DO THE ABSOLUTE TINIEST BIT AND LEAST

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Rec'd on 😃 How do i stop procrastinating?

the way i used to get work done in school is by literally making a blank document, naming it and saving it, then leaving it open minimized. days later, if i got even ten seconds of inspiration or willpower i could pounce on it with no inertia. and then before you know it the beginning is done, and it comes easier, and you can do more of it. it's still how i do stuff i don't wanna do and never fails

@corduroy

Jun 22, 2024

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