MOTIVATION 340. Procrastinate Productively Have a procrastination to–do list: a list of easy–to–do things for when you aren’t motivated to do the tasks on your to–do list. While you’ll still be procrastinating, at least you’ll be doing it in a somewhat productive manner. A few items on my procrastination to–do list: • Watch a TED talk (www.ted.com). • Search Google for industry news. • Read articles I’ve marked as “Read Later.” • Send a Thank You card or email. • Straighten up my desk (or my office (or my room)). • Update my list of Movies I’ve Seen or Places I’ve Been. • Compose and tweet a pun. 175