According to Parkinson’s Law, the amount of time it takes to complete a task depends on how much time is allotted. In other words, it will take two weeks to complete a project if you are given two weeks. If you are given four weeks to complete the same work, you will take four weeks. The term was coined by Cyril Northcote Parkinson in an article for The Economist in 1955, and it is as relevant today as it ever was.
But Parkinson’s Law is a horrible way to go through life, especially recovery.
The ancient priest said, “Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it!” (Ezra 10:4).
A wise man lives his life with urgency. Good recovery works the same way. Make recovery your daily goal, not your ultimate goal.
Picasso was right: “Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.”
Recovery Rule: We tend to do well with deadlines. So try this – live one day of complete sobriety for the next 24 hours.
