What Are You Waiting For? Do It Now!

now, do it, make it happen, to-do list, procrastinate, what are you waiting for, Frank Sonnenberg

Did you ever see airplanes lining up for their final approach to an airport? It looks like ballet in the sky. Although it’s fun to watch, you can imagine the timing and split-second decisions that must be made to land the airplanes safely. Could you imagine what would happen if the air traffic controllers procrastinated? That got me thinking…Is your to-do list a mile long? What are you waiting for? Do it now!

Although our to-do list contains very few life-and-death decisions, each item should be tackled with the same speed, agility, and thoughtfulness. That means maintaining the right perspective, committing to the goal, focusing on the task, and getting it done. The truth is, air traffic controllers don’t have time to get overwhelmed, make excuses, or put off decisions for another day. Air traffic controllers have a job to do. You do too! So take command of your to-do list and land your airplanes. Do it now!

This post is excerpted from BOOKSMART: Hundreds of real-world lessons for success and happiness

What Are You Waiting For? Do It Now!

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Additional Reading:
Get It Done!
12 Reasons Why People Procrastinate
Is Your To-Do List Overwhelming You?

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About Frank Sonnenberg

Frank Sonnenberg is an award-winning author and a well-known advocate for moral character, personal values, and personal responsibility. He has written 11 books and has been named one of “America’s Top 100 Thought Leaders” and one of “America’s Most Influential Small Business Experts.” Frank has served on several boards and has consulted to some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Frank’s newest book, BECOME: Unleash the Power of Moral Character and Be Proud of the Life You Choose, was released June 2024.

Additionally, his blog — FrankSonnenbergOnline— has attracted millions of readers on the Internet. It was recently named one of the “Best Self-Improvement and Personal Development Blogs” in the world and continues to be listed among the “Best Inspirational Blogs on the Planet.”

Comments

Jean says

May 22, 2018 at 8:47 pm

Hello Frank,

Thank you so much for giving even just an excerpt of the book. It makes me realize that I should really do what I can do NOW and not to procrastinate.

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People like you are superb!

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- Frank Sonnenberg says
  
  May 23, 2018 at 11:01 am
  
  Thanks Jean. I’m glad you like it. As I say, “Those who begin things, but never complete them, accomplish nothing.”
  
  Thanks for taking the time to write.
  
  Best,
  
  Frank