Are you procrastinating about getting your Registered Architect license? Try thinking about your license in terms of concrete tasks. Instead of the more abstract legal right to “practice architecture”, consider the future concrete task of “stamping drawings”.
Citing the concept of psychological distance, Wray Herbert explains “…abstract tasks might be easier to mentally postpone into the future than concrete tasks.” (Herbert, W. “The Lure of Tomorrow.” Newsweek. 12/10/2008.)
The article concludes by discussing starting up an exercise routine. “…forget about how virtuous it is, or how healthy… Instead think about putting on your sneakers and tying them, one at a time; entering the front door of the gym and walking to the first treadmill you see; stepping aboard and starting to move your legs, right leg first.”
Do the same. Forget about the abstract “practicing architecture”, (which technically you already do.) Think about taking your ARE Review Manual (or other reference book) off of the shelf; settling down at the living room table; opening up to the first page and reading one word at a time.
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