The Art of Procrastination: A Guide to Effective Dawdling, Lollygagging and Postponing

by John R. Perry

Book Overview

John Perry celebrates this nearly universal character flaw by pointing out how often procrastinators are, paradoxically, doers. They may not be accomplishing everything on their to-do lists, but that doesn't make them slackers. It just indicates a need to rethink the to-do list. He also introduces the philosophical notion of akrasia (the mystery of why we often choose to act against our better judgement), examines the torturous relationship between...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761171673
• ISBN13: 9780761171676
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Workman Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 7.4"