Self regulation, self control, willpower, are all things that we overestimate. We think: " Yeah sure, I will write a novel in 3 weeks" .

我们总是容易高估自我管理能力、自我控制能力和意志力。 我们总以为：" 当然，我可以在三周之内写完一部小说。"

Procrastination is not innocent behavior. It's a sign of poor self regulation. Researchers even compare procrastination to alcohol and drug abuse. It's serious. And I've experienced that for many years.

拖延并不是无伤大雅的行为，这是自我管理能力差的信号。 研究人员甚至拿拖延与酗酒和药品滥用相比较。 这很严重。 而且我多年以来一直被拖延所困。