Motivation

**Skew ChiDAMN!!** · 17th August 2007, 05:17 PM

I've a variation of that problem: when I start a project I usually have it firmly visualised in my head, along with the required steps it needs to get there. I can happily work from go to whoa, even if the job should take several weeks.

But as soon as someone comes along when I'm part-way through and suggests a change - usually the customer having a whinge'n'bitch,

but sometimes a 3rd-party with a damned good idea... well... work stops while I mull it over.

And stays stopped.

For some reason, once that mindset is interrupted, it's like it's already finished & done with - I just cannot get back into the build. From that moment it's a "stop/start/I'd rather be doing something else" scenario.

Sometimes I think it'd be quicker if I simply started a second version of the same item... except who wants half-finished jobs laying around that will never be finished?

Right now I've got a desk and a table taking up so much of my workshop that I've been avoiding doing anything else out there 'cos it's so bloody cramped... but I haven't done any work on them for months! Fortunately, from one point of view, the customer knows he'll get 'em when he gets 'em so hasn't hassled me. He's dealt with me before.

**Wongo** · 17th August 2007, 05:18 PM

Thats more like it Silent.

**Wongo** · 17th August 2007, 05:22 PM

Just one minor point. Some people finish before it started.

**bitingmidge** · 17th August 2007, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by silentC

I was told in a personality test (one of those horrible 2 hour things with all the squiggly lines and number sequences)

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Would it surprise you to know that from an early age I formed the habit of lying in those things?

I try not to read the question, and simply answer at random, or match the question with the answers three rows down. I've only been told on one occasion that my results were "unusual", and I got the job!

It may also explain why the executives of the large Franchise in which I once had an interest, never visited me without a couple of security guards in tow.

Speaking of unhinged.

That's where you and I differ Mr C. You'll order the hinges from G&C, then procrastinate for a fortnight.

I'd order the hinges from G&C, by the time they arrived the reason for their being would have been obscured under half a dozen newer projects, so I'd put them aside till I could think up a project that'd really set them off.

Cheers,

P

**wheelinround** · 17th August 2007, 05:30 PM

almost a week in doors to cold to go into shed not well either bloody flu's.
1st day even out there and all I did was tidy up.

A busy weekend will see me not

get near the shed till about Tuesday........unless I stay home Sunday then its all down to the weather, but LOML has exhibition this whole weekend.

Here in lies I believe the problem winter brings on the dorldrums along with all the reasons we can't get out and finish it of.

Procrastination has nothing to do with it as soon as warmer wearther is around we will all be out there an the chips will be flying again.

**Wongo** · 17th August 2007, 05:32 PM

Midge, I was talking about assembling a piece of furniture from IKEA.

**silentC** · 17th August 2007, 05:34 PM

Would it surprise you to know ...

No, it would not!

the reason for their being would have been obscured under half a dozen newer projects

Now I really must protest against this attempted one-upmanship, BM. You have the advantage over me in years, but I'll have you know I'm every bit as haphazard as you! In fact, I have in my possession an Airfix model hovercraft that I received as a gift when I was about 12 years old which I have yet to stick the decals to. So there!!

**HappyHammer** · 17th August 2007, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by wheelinround

Here in lies I believe the problem winter brings on the dorldrums along with all the reasons we can't get out and finish it of.

Only in Mexico....

HH.

**silentC** · 17th August 2007, 05:39 PM

BTW even if I do finish this cupboard this weekend, I believe my reputation will be intact, because it is in fact a dresser-style and I still have to build the hutch.

**wheelinround** · 17th August 2007, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by HappyHammer

Only in Mexico....

HH.

ah yes south of the boader

must be left over syndrome from my last trip through in 2004

**Rocker** · 17th August 2007, 08:05 PM

Silent,

Have you stuck those scales on your morticing jig yet? I mean the ones I sent you about three years ago.

Rocker

**craigb** · 17th August 2007, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by silentC

No, it would not!

Now I really must protest against this attempted one-upmanship, BM. You have the advantage over me in years, but I'll have you know I'm every bit as haphazard as you! In fact, I have in my possession an Airfix model hovercraft that I received as a gift when I was about 12 years old which I have yet to stick the decals to. So there!!

A peeing contest between two procrastinators.

Now I really have seen everything.

**Honorary Bloke** · 17th August 2007, 08:51 PM

Could I interest anyone in three (or is it four?) scale model cars started 5 years ago and in varying stages of incompletion? I'd just toss 'em but then I couldn't tell myself that I'll get back on them one day soon.

The lot includes a small airbrush paint spray compressor that has never yet been fired in anger.

**craigb** · 17th August 2007, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by Honorary Bloke

Could I interest anyone in three (or is it four?) scale model cars started 5 years ago and in varying stages of incompletion? I'd just toss 'em but then I couldn't tell myself that I'll get back on them one day soon.

The lot includes a small airbrush paint spray compressor that has never yet been fired in anger.

Nup

**Colin Howkins** · 17th August 2007, 09:44 PM

It gets to me too. In fact I have decided to become a member of the A.P.S [Australian Procratination Society]

Hmmmmmmmm..........better get the cheque away and fill out the form

Colin Howkins
Graceville Qld

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