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Jan 11, 2026 10 min

Late Work, Late Life! Making Things Less… Late

from Teach Me Your Ways Hosted by Nwanneka Tesy

In this episode, I break down what years of teaching, being a student who worked multiple jobs, and working in banking taught me about deadlines. Spoiler: most people aren’t late because they don’t care. They’re late because they’re overwhelmed, underestimating time, or trying to do too much at once. I share: •Why procrastination is usually a stress response, not laziness •What I’ve learned as a teacher about why students turn in late work •How banking trained me to respect deadlines without panic •Simple systems I use to stop pushing everything to “tomorrow” We talk about planning backwards, building buffer time, and being honest about how long things actually take not how long we wish they took. I also get real about grace: when to extend it, when to tighten things up, and how to hold yourself accountable without spiraling. This episode is for students trying to keep up, adults trying to stay afloat, and anyone who’s ever said, “I’ll do it later” and immediately regretted it. Class is in session. Deadlines matter. So does your sanity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-me-your-ways--6811255/support. Website: https://linktr.ee/Nwannekatesy Book a Guest Spot: https://calendly.com/nwannekatesycreates/30min

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