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Ideas for a Defier Procrastinator

Learn to view what someone else wants or expects as a request, not a demand.

Think about negotiating with people, not just defying them.

Pick your battles carefully, weighing what’s really worth fighting for according to a scale of priorities.

Mean what you say and say what you mean.

If you haven’t done something, own up to it, rather than taking a passive-aggressive approach.

Minimize expressions of indignation or self-righteousness.

Be aware of your tone of voice. See if you can sound more positive rather than hostile, challenging or condescending.

Take pains to “decide and do” rather than “complain and defy”.

Do what you know needs to be done. Don’t wait till somebody tells you to do it and then act out of defiance.

Work with your team (family, work group etc.), not against your team.

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