The importance of meeting deadlines (business and education)

This little post is about the very word that we all struggle with. Deadlines. Being a sophomore in high school this word is nothing new to me, everyone has deadlines, its just how life is. If you don't have deadlines then lucky you! Now here is the fork in the road, what deadlines are important? Don't laugh, I know it is a stupid question but some really do think that missing a deadline because they don't think its important is OK. Well as much as some hate hearing it (including me) ALL deadlines are important, in the business and educational world. In business and being a student meeting your deadlines is so very important. Its really important for kids to meet their deadlines now so when they are older and in business they will be in habit. Now I'm not a full time worker so I am not familiar to with deadlines you are given, but I do know that they are important and how hard they can be to meet. You have families you take care of and that can interrupt and that's OK but its important to get it done still. This can also go for students. You have friends, boyfriends/girlfriends, jobs, and extra circular activities plus deadlines! How can we handle it all?! One of the things I find that helps is organization, of everything! If your in a clear and happy environment. I know from experience that when there is clutter and I know things are needing to be done I stress making me not want to do anything. Keeping a planner is how I do it. With out it I'm at a lost! Writing down my deadlines in order helps me see what needs to me done each day and how much time I have to do it. Also it shows me First things First, meaning what is more important to get done first. When you meet a deadline it is the best feeling in the world. Key is to be organized and to not procrastinate. You might think one deadline isn't as important as others, or I'm just a student so why does it matter this isn't my job but it is. To make yourself the best you can be.