Yours is the only comment I see that recognized this. I may have a false consensus, but I feel like everyone either skimmed the article or only read the title. The title reads as if it is about procrastination and completing tasks, but instead TFA discusses exploring activities you would hesitate to do, and asking those around you for insight if it’s a good idea.
More like, you never know if (bad) things you've been avoiding are actually bad. In fact, people might want you to do said thing.
Ie someone who does favours for others should ask back in return, to satisfy the reciprocal nature of most people.