Procrastination: A great enemy of success

By Jimoh Hussain Kehinde

If you are rejected today, with your determination on , you will be considered tomorrow. A one time loser may be other time winner if he keeps trying. Be in the know that people have no interest in losers’ stories until they win.
Putting off or delaying an action to a later time is regarded as procrastination. It has impacted peoples’ lives negatively. Using students as case study, most of them cannot correct the bad effect of procrastination in their academic endeavors. Several students missed opportunities that came their way by deferring them till later, meanwhile, postponement can never solve the issue but worsen it.
Procrastination leads to stagnant success’s race and goals attainment. One should agree that procrastination is a barricade that blocks opportunity to succeed in endeavors; it makes one regress and never progress.
There are distinguished opportunities out there that devoted and committed students have a chance to win. These include: Fellowship, capacity-building training, volunteerism, internship, leadership, mentorship, and a lot more. Ambitious students ought to learn, unlearn and relearn.
The positive-minded students are intrinsic with knowledge-broaden passion and believe that for them to achieve life achievements, dedication and consistency are required. Relentless efforts to secure opportunity and application for opportunity will surely bring about unimaginable success, while its otherwise can only bring about frivolity.
One should keep in mind that not all applications end with congratulations, some come with rejection. So, one shouldn’t give up on applying because quitters never win and winners never quit. We should endeavor to always do the right things at the right time and avoid postponing the opportunity to the next day because tomorrow may be too late.
If you are rejected today, with your determination on , you will be considered tomorrow. A one time loser may be other time winner if he keeps trying. Be in the know that people have no interest in losers’ stories until they win.
Procrastination is liable to kill students’ dreams and hinder their chances of becoming successful. Stop procrastination in order to actualize your dreams, set new goals and make focus, dedication, with a resilient mindset to attain your end. Strive today, enjoy the fruits forever!

Jimoh Hussain Kehinde is a Public Affairs Analyst.