How do you deal with procrastination?

I totally meant it. I mean it would have worked on me. before I switched jobs from law to writing, I would get cover letters and CVs all the time. it was really interesting to see what people would write and how they chose to distinguish themselves from the crowd. and honestly often you can tell the person is just playing the game. and it would have been refreshing for me to see such letter and I would totally ask HR to invite you for an interviewer.

two actions (although not cover letters) that stood out in my career were>

1. a hand written thank you note in a really pretty envelope delivered to me via SNAIL mail day after the interview. It was  adorable.  it was simple, just a thank you for meeting with me etc, but I still remember it and now its 4 years later. but thought it may have been trying a bit too hard.

2. at the initial call prior potential in person interview the person showed GREAT knowledge of my life and career. I mean they did their homework. They googled the shit out of me and my work. I mean like in detail. They not only knew what topic I wrote my dissertation paper on but read at least parts of it and QUOTED it to me on the phone. And to be honest, it did Not Please me. Again, I still remember it, its 4 years later.  And I totally get why they would do it and showed it, to show their interest in the job and me as their potential boss, but to me it went overboard.

1  and 2 are the same person. We did end up hiring them, BUT it was simply because they were by far the most qualified. Otherwise I would have maybe preferred someone who didn't come across a bit like too much of a people pleaser. So there is a really fine line between playing the game and playing the game TOO much I feel and to me honest cover letter would certainly catch my attention and I would see it as a brave and honest movie and I like both of those qualities. Better than brown nosing bordering on stalking .

I have to say some of my best hires were people that had all the traditional markers of not working out. Single moms of small babies, under-qualified people, people with gaps in employment… 

also:

1. no it didn't offend me at all. I just honestly enjoy writing cover letter because I enjoy writing and I am lucky/ confident enough I usually have something to write about so for me its like a fun writing assignment. I dont lie in my cover letters, but I have only written a few of them in my life to be honest, as I had a long term employment like 7 and 11 years. 

2. Yes, confidence is a HUGE help. but it doesnt have to be like :i can do this better than anyone: confidence, but :i will give this all i have: confidence, which for me works even better.

3. yes, I am quite competitive so thats another advantage, I get it, if you are not like that, then the whole job hunt thing must be quite stressful to you. 

But honestly, I wouldnt be afraid to try sending that cover letter to one company at least, to try it out. It doesnt have to be the one you want the most, but why not try a different approach. Not insulting, just honest. I really think honesty stands out in this field. Best of luck to you.