The Arrogance of Later

What Procrastination Is Really Costing You

Bishop T.D. Jakes said, “Procrastination is the arrogant assumption that God owes you another chance to do tomorrow what He gave you the chance to do today.”
That line stopped me in my tracks. Because when it comes to wealth building, procrastination wears a really convincing disguise—it looks like research, perfectionism, or “waiting for the market to shift.”

But here’s the truth: every deal you don’t analyze, every lender you don’t call, every uncomfortable conversation you delay—that’s your future self paying for your hesitation. Action compounds just like money does. The people who move, even imperfectly, are the ones collecting cash flow while everyone else collects excuses.

If there’s something you know you’ve been nudged to do—run the numbers, make the offer, clean up your expenses—take this as your sign. You’re not promised another “someday.” Do the thing today. Tomorrow’s peace is built by today’s action.