Ever since we were kids, there were excuses, from the honest 'I forgot' to the incredible 'my dog ate my homework'. They seemed to work. We took our chances. But, honestly, I think most of the time we were allowed to think we were getting away with something. But, honestly, we weren't. Who were we fooling?
As we grow up and have to earning a living, the need (and sometimes just the urge) to get out of uncomfortable situations continues. The stakes are higher, though. We screw up, there goes the comfy job, the nice car, the big house and everything else.
Of course, we could've learned a trade, picked up a skill or two, gone to graduate school, etc, etc. Some people do. They pay attention, they learn, and when called upon, they perform. They don't need excuses...until they do, until they have kids, meet challenges they're unprepared for, and then... they're road-kill. The truth is, we all need excuses.
In this book you'll find excuses, from the classic broken computer to the advanced technique of rigging deadlines. In all, 101 excuses. Some are simply useful in a tight spot and others are downright diabolical, but they're here. It's a short book, without too much padding, so you'll get through it quick, in time for your next deadline. Of course you could always buckle down and do your job. :)
