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> They find ways to run out of time no matter how much free time they start with Despite how much I wish it weren't, this is exactly me. I seem to be able to o
by anitil 1y ago
> They find ways to run out of time no matter how much free time they start with
Despite how much I wish it weren't, this is exactly me. I seem to be able to only work under pressure, so as I got later into my degree I would start my work later and later, until it was standard that I'd start at 4am on the day it was due. A terrible way to function or to learn
- chii 1y agothe fact is that this is a terrible feedback loop, because every time you started late, but manage to finish on time, it is reinforcing the idea that you're "good" and can manage it even if you start late! This self-reinforcing condition makes you later next time, but because of your capability, you still make it on time. But at some point, you either stop procrastinating as you find the absolute limit, or fail outright (which is why survivorship bias exists if you look at the student body and see the amount of procrastination).
- watwut 1y agoThe good part of it is that you learn to ... actually be faster. Because inverse side is that you start well in advance and then slowly use all the available time for the thing you are doing. Essentially, getting the same result, but in exchange of massive amount of time.
- Tarq0n 1y agoOnly being able to work under pressure is textbook ADHD.
- anitil 1y agoYes you're right, I didn't have the self-insight to understand or accept this until a decade after I graduated. It's still surprising to me that it's so obvious to outsiders but was so unclear to me.