How to Procrastinate more Productively


	How to Procrastinate more Productively

Djiezes

9-20-2007 5:42 AM

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time, work, procrastinate, psychology, howto, tips

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9-20-2007 7:04 AM

pokkets

I was going to start looking for something like this, but I kept putting it off. I was just waiting until I didn't have to look.

9-20-2007 7:35 AM

debbyski

Ha! I'm popping this for the title.

9-21-2007 12:54 AM

skwirlinator

Pretty funny!

9-21-2007 1:17 AM

CarnivalBorn

I'll pop this later ..

9-21-2007 1:25 AM

skwirlinator

LOL

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