10 Inspirational and Motivational Quotes on Procrastination

Procrastination is putting off actions or tasks to a later time. It is something we are all familiar with. We have all delayed starting or completing tasks or making decisions. Let these sayings inspire and motivate you into action.

“Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” – Napoleon Hill (1883-1970, author of Think and Grow Rich – get this book free if you subscribe to our newsletter)

“Procrastination is opportunity’s assassin.” – Victor Kiam (1926-2001, American entrepreneur)

“Anyone can do any amount of work, provided it isn’t the work he is supposed to be doing at that moment.” – Robert Benchley (1889-1945, American humorist)

“Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is heavy.” – Wayne Dyer (1940-…, author of Your Erroneous Zones)

“You may delay, but time will not, and lost time is never found again.” – Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790, American author, scientist, diplomat, and much more)

“Procrastination is the fear of success. People procrastinate because they are afraid of the success that they know will result if they move ahead now. Because success is heavy, carries a responsibility with it, it is much easier to procrastinate and live on the “someday I’ll” philosophy.” – Denis Waitley (1933-…, motivational speaker and author of The Psychology of Winning)

“If you put off everything till you’re sure of it, you’ll never get anything done.” – Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993, Protestant preacher and author of The Power of Positive Thinking)

“If you wait until all the lights are “green” before you leave home, you’ll never get started on your trip to the top.” – Zig Ziglar (1926-…, motivational speaker, salesman and author of See You at the Top)

“In a moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing to do. The worst thing you can do is nothing.” – Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919, 26th President of the United States)

“Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.” – Don Marquis (1878-1937, American humorist, journalist and author)

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