Mandate 7 Violations: The Ultimate Guide to Doing the Bare Minimum

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Violation 1: The Lack of a Clear Purpose

Why bother with a clear goal or objective when you can just wing it?

Example: "I'm just winging it, I'm just trying to see where life takes me."

See also: The Art of Pretending to Have a Plan

Violation 2: The Disregard for Time and Scheduling

Why bother with a calendar or a to-do list when you can just wing it?

Example: "I'll just get to it when I get to it."

See also: The Joy of Procrastination: A Guide to Doing Absolutely Nothing

Violation 3: The Disregard for Consequences

Why bother with the law or rules when you can just ignore them?

Example: "I'm not breaking the rules, I'm just bending them."

See also: The Art of Bending the Rules: A Guide to Getting Away with It

Violation 4: The Disregard for Budgeting

Why bother with money when you can just spend it all?

Example: "I'll just buy it now and worry about it later."

See also: The Joy of Overspending: A Guide to Breaking the Bank