Homework Due Soon: Struggling to Get Started?

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In summary, the speaker is struggling to find motivation to do their homework due by 1:30 today. They are considering taking the easy way out and not doing it, but are reminded that ultimately there are only two options: do it or don't do it. The speaker is encouraged to take a day off and do something enjoyable, but it is pointed out that mongooses are not found in the Amazon rainforest. The speaker ultimately gets their homework done after playing guitar and finding motivation through music.
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I've got homework due by 1:30 today, but I just don't want to get started on it. What is wrong with me? :confused:

I just want to slack off and sloth around the house even though I'm wide awake and perfectly able to do the homework.
 
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well, look at it this way. There are only two options. You do it, or you don t do it. simple.
 
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The easy way out is not to do it. Done.
 
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I've got homework due by 1:30 today, but I just don't want to get started on it. What is wrong with me?
I'm sure you are a marvelous student, telling from some of your posts and your sweeping grace upon physicsforums. Take a day off, why not? Listen to the Eagles, bake yourself a chocolate cake. Go mongoose hunting in the Amazon rainforest.
 
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There are no mongeese in the Amazon rainforest.

Mongooses are found in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and southern Europe.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mongoose

I recommend against shooting these furry animals. Instead, why don't you visit the zoo. You don't even have to leave the continent.
 
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I'm flattered MK. I wouldn't really agree with you, but I will only because it let's me say that it takes one to know one. And that is some good advice too.oh well... I got it done. I just had to play guitar for a while. After a good musical exploration, I tend to have a greater motivation to do things. It's funny how that works sometimes, I'll procrastinate until the last moment, thinking that it's such a chore, but it's never as bad as I lead myself to believe.
 

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