I've always been a huge fan of deadlines. I think they're a great tool for speeding up the production process and/or overcoming creative block and avoiding procrastination.

As of recent, I've been toying with the idea of not using deadlines at all, partly because I think it introduces unnecessary creative pressure and detracts from the process.

I think there are pros and cons to both approaches:

Using a deadline means:

• You work faster and (generally) finish more music
• You place pressure on yourself (good and bad)

Not having a deadline means:

• You can get in flow more easily due to a lack of pressure
• You enjoy the process more
• It's easy to go overboard and tweak endlessly/never finish anything

I'm curious to hear your thoughts - do you use deadlines? If so, why? If not... why not?