Acharya Prashant explains that procrastination is not the real problem; in fact, in some instances, postponement is advisable. The fundamental issue is the inability to understand life and the situation at hand. He points out a contradiction where the same people who procrastinate on important matters are often "trigger-happy" and act impulsively in tempting or alluring situations, showing no patience. This contradictory behavior stems from a failure to understand what is truly important versus what is not. A person might rush into something they should have waited for, while delaying a task that requires immediate action. This confusion occurs because they cannot discern the relative worth of the various options life presents. The problem, therefore, is not a habit but an inability to recognize value. Acharya Prashant elaborates that we display patience where we should be executing immediately, and we act instantly on things that should be postponed indefinitely. For example, a ridiculous or harmful idea should be postponed, whereas a worthy and important task should be undertaken right away. He uses the analogy of thirst: one does not procrastinate drinking water because its importance is clear. The root of the problem is a "lack of knowing" what is truly important to oneself. He suggests that procrastination can be a useful tool when dealing with wild, random, or angry thoughts. If a tempting idea is too powerful to dismiss, one should at least postpone acting on it. Ultimately, procrastination happens when one's heart is not invested in an activity because its value is not perceived. The solution is to fill one's life with things that can be genuinely loved, which eliminates the need for postponement.