Summary: 

When we ‘kick the can down the road’, we delay or avoid dealing with a significant, time-sensitive problem.  This concept is familiar to many of us, and it’s essential to recognize when we’re engaging in it.

Rationalization, the act of finding logical reasons to justify deferring actions until later, is a defense mechanism.  However, it’s essential to be aware that this habit can hinder our progress and prevent us from seizing opportunities.

As a subconscious part of our brain, the mind can be straightforward or play tricks on us.

Article:

Try listing 10 or 15 action items to accomplish today?  Do we tackle the most manageable tasks first or the most difficult ones?  By doing the easy stuff first, we move it off our plate to focus on the tough stuff.  More challenging tasks will require greater concentration and effort.

By tackling the challenging tasks first and utilizing our fresh brainpower to accomplish them, we set ourselves up for success.  This approach leaves us clear-headed and ready to tackle the remaining action items, empowering us to be more productive and efficient.

The propensity to leave the more difficult tasks until last can reflect a cognitive problem in our brains.

The habit may be a form of rationalization or insecurity, but it simultaneously causes us to forgo opportunities.

I prefer tackling the tough stuff first so my brain can smoothly sail for the remainder.