Violation 1: The Lack of a Clear Purpose
Why bother with a clear goal or objective when you can just wing it?
- Pros:
- - More time for browsing cat videos
- - Less chance of being held accountable
- - Can be applied in any situation, from personal relationships to tax returns
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?
- Pros:
- - More time to procrastinate
- - Less stress from deadlines
- - Can be applied in any situation, from work to social events
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?
- Pros:
- - Less paperwork to deal with
- - More freedom to do as you please
- - Can be applied in any situation, from speeding tickets to tax evasion
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?
- Pros:
- - More stuff to show off
- - Less worry about saving for the future
- - Can be applied in any situation, from buying junk food to buying a private island
Example: "I'll just buy it now and worry about it later."
See also: The Joy of Overspending: A Guide to Breaking the Bank