An astute German phrase about procrastination translates as “In the evening, lazy people get busy.” This is part of a complete episode.
Transcript of “Lazy People”
Here’s the translation of a German phrase about procrastination that I really like.
In the evening, lazy people get busy. Isn’t that the truth? It is. Yeah, because you’re thinking about 9 a.m. the next day and all the stuff you have to do.
That’s right, those deadlines looming, right? Flurry of emails. Although, as a writer, you have to stare out the window, I think.
Do you?
Absolutely.
When I have a deadline, my house is really clean. Anything to avoid the actual work.
That’s right.
