Short Notice (MM #5431)

The Winter Olympics are almost here. They begin in a couple of days, with curling among the first events. I’m not the biggest Olympic fan, but I do keep track of what’s going on. One thing I wondered about recently is why some sports, like figure skating, wait until the last minute to announce the… Continue reading Short Notice (MM #5431)

Last Minute (MM #4733)

I’ve long wondered if researchers have ever studied why some procrastinate while others don’t. I don’t put everything off until the last minute, but the added pressure can be good. When I was in school, I delayed studying for any test as long as I could. My term papers were always last-minute efforts. These days,… Continue reading Last Minute (MM #4733)