I know exactly what you mean, BW.
I am one of those who thrives on stress. I always, and I do mean always, put everything off until the last minute. Then, when I finally get started, I'm focused and very efficient with my actions because I have to be. And I rarely wind up with less than "A+" results.
Drives the other members of my family nuts though. THEY actually stress that I'm not getting things done like they think I should.
