Some of us work better under pressure

There are two types of procrastination: passive and active. Passive procrastination is what we typically think of as procrastination. Active procrastination is more strategic—those of us who work better under pressure.

The lesson here is to know yourself. If the high-pressure intensity of all-nighters works for you, go ahead and make that pot of coffee and crack open the textbook at midnight.

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