Procrastination Hacks for the Ambitious: Playing the Guitar

Technique 1: Guitar Hero

Warning: this technique may cause excessive jamming, spontaneous singing, and permanent damage to relationships.

Step 1: Put on your favorite power ballad, close all tabs, and play along with the lyrics.

Step 2: Gradually increase the difficulty level by adding more power chords. Your significant other will appreciate the new found noise level.

Continue to Technique 2: Guitar Hero Advanced » Technique 3: Guitar Hero Pro »

Remember, practice makes perfect, unless you're playing 'Stairway to Heaven' for the 12th time in a row. In that case, you're just a hero.

Acknowledge the inevitable guitar solo and accept that it's going to take 17 takes to get it right.

Procrastination Hack Tip: If you find yourself stuck on a solo, just play it with your eyes closed and a confident smirk. No one will notice (except your neighbor, who will probably call the police).