Such is the life of the habitual procrastinator. While many even alibi that they are a little lazy or disorganized, the truth is usually that they fear doing a poor job. Or they fear doing too well. Postponing is the way they express conflict and put off danger. One key problem is the use of time for worry about the outcome of a job or project.
More time is spent worrying than working.
If the procrastinator worried less and worked more, the outcome would reflect ability rather than brinkmanship. Fear of success, or guilt because of success, believe it or not, is a factor in procrastination. After initial high performance, that person lags back. Success means leaving others behind, and the guilt and fear of moving forward makes this procrastinator reduce effort. Rebelling against authority is another basis for procrastination.