Author : John Perry
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 27,43 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0761171673
Explains the principles of structured procrastination and provides tips and techniques to chronic procrastinators for developing an attitude of acceptance for their accomplishments while enjoying the time they waste.
Author : Cheryl L. Krueger
Publisher :
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 13,79 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN :
"Krueger navigates the time and space of Le Spleen de Paris, treating Baudelaire's singular prose poem genre (both the individual pieces and their relationship to one another), demonstrating how poetry in prose provides a medium for Baudelaire's poetics of procrastination, hesitation, digression, and the killing of time (wasting it, nullifying it). Close readings reveal a convergence of narrative, temporal progression, and (would-be) linear movement in space, most often treated thematically in prose poems about travel, and echoed structurally in instances of repetition, intertextuality, and intratextuality." "The Art of Procrastination is applicable to Baudelaire scholars and their students in French and Comparative Literature, as well as to readers interested in cultural studies (particularly the cultural relativity of the experience of temporality), theories of literary genre, narrative and poetry."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Frank Partnoy
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 42,8 MB
Release : 2012-06-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1610390059
What do these scenarios have in common: a professional tennis player returning a serve, a woman evaluating a first date across the table, a naval officer assessing a threat to his ship, and a comedian about to reveal a punch line? In this counterintuitive and insightful work, author Frank Partnoy weaves together findings from hundreds of scientific studies and interviews with wide-ranging experts to craft a picture of effective decision-making that runs counter to our brutally fast-paced world. Even as technology exerts new pressures to speed up our lives, it turns out that the choices we make -- unconsciously and consciously, in time frames varying from milliseconds to years -- benefit profoundly from delay. As this winning and provocative book reveals, taking control of time and slowing down our responses yields better results in almost every arena of life -- even when time seems to be of the essence. The procrastinator in all of us will delight in Partnoy's accounts of celebrity "delay specialists," from Warren Buffett to Chris Evert to Steve Kroft, underscoring the myriad ways in which delaying our reactions to everyday choices -- large and small -- can improve the quality of our lives.
Author : John Perry
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 28,97 MB
Release : 2012-08-28
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0761175008
At last: Self-help for procrastinators. (The secret: acceptance!) Filled with charm, tongue-in-cheek wit, and the insights of a lifelong introspective dawdler, The Art of Procrastination is a philosophical self-help program for every reader who suffers the pangs of being a procrastinator. 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 procrastination and perfectionism, and shows how to give yourself permission to do an imperfect but, in fact, perfectly good job. These are strategies—task triage, horizontal organization. Underlying causes—right-parenthesis deficit disorder. Anecdotes and ideas. But above all, an attitude of acceptance. Pat yourself on the back for what you manage to get done—but don’t stop enjoying that time you waste, too. Who knows where daydreams will lead?
Author : Cory Arcangel
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 27,92 MB
Release : 2014-07-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0141975423
What does it feel like to try and create something new? How is it possible to find a space for the demands of writing a novel in a world of instant communication? Working on My Novel is about the act of creation and the gap between the different ways we express ourselves today. Exploring the extremes of making art, from satisfaction and even euphoria to those days or nights when nothing will come, it's the story of what it means to be a creative person, and why we keep on trying.
Author : Rita Emmett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 24,56 MB
Release : 2009-05-26
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0802719074
Almost everyone procrastinates. For some it causes problems and strains relationships at home and at work. For most people, though, procrastination is a frustrating or troublesome habit we would like to overcome. Rita Emmett will inspire you to get started. With humor and with advice drawn from her own triumph over procrastination and that of people she has met at her acclaimed seminars, she gives you proven tips and techniques for: - identifying how and why you put things off - motivating yourself to begin-and finish-unpleasant tasks - organizing your time and efforts to achieve your goals - developing strategies to move forward when stuck or reverting to old procrastination patterns Filled with useful advice and real-life stories of people who have overcome procrastination, and written with a winning touch, The Procrastinator's Handbook is as entertaining as it is helpful and rewarding. After reading it, you'll find that your self-esteem and your productivity grow.
Author : Piers Steel
Publisher : Random House Canada
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 19,2 MB
Release : 2010-12-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0307366383
DON'T WAIT TO READ THIS BOOK: The world's leading expert on procrastination uses his groundbreaking research to offer understanding on a matter that bedevils us all. Writing with humour, humanity and solid scientific information reminiscent of Stumbling on Happiness and Freakonomics, Piers Steel explains why we knowingly and willingly put off a course of action despite recognizing we'll be worse off for it. For those who surf the Web instead of finishing overdue assignments, who always say diets start tomorrow, who stay up late watching TV to put off going to sleep, The Procrastination Equation explains why we do what we do—or in this case don't—and why in Western societies we're in the midst of an escalating procrastination epidemic. Dr. Piers Steel takes on the myths and misunderstandings behind procrastination and motivation. With accessible prose and the benefits of new scientific research, he provides insight into why we procrastinate even though the result is that we are less happy, healthy, and even wealthy. Who procrastinates and why? How many ways, big and small, do we procrastinate? How can we stop doing it? The reasons are part cultural, part psychological, part biological. And, with a million new ways to distract ourselves in the digitized world, more of us are potentially damaging ourselves by putting things off. But Steel not only analyzes the factors that weigh us down but the things that motivate us—including understanding the value of procrastination.
Author : Andrew Santella
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 33,7 MB
Release : 2018-03-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0062491601
“Casually erudite, full of delicious anecdotes and brutal honesty, it is catnip, in book form, for procrastinators and non-procrastinators alike.” —Jennifer Egan, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Like so many of us, including most of America’s workforce, and nearly two-thirds of all university students, Andrew Santella procrastinates. Concerned about his habit, but not quite ready to give it up, he set out to learn all he could about the human tendency to delay. He studied history’s greatest procrastinators to gain insights into human behavior, and also, he writes, to kill time, “research being the best way to avoid real work.” He talked with psychologists, philosophers, and priests. He visited New Orleans’ French Quarter, home to a shrine to the patron saint of procrastinators. And at the home of Charles Darwin outside London, he learned why the great naturalist delayed writing his masterwork for more than two decades. Drawing on an eclectic mix of historical case studies in procrastination—from Leonardo da Vinci to Frank Lloyd Wright, and from Old Testament prophets to Civil War generals—Santella offers a sympathetic take on habitual postponement. He questions our devotion to “the cult of efficiency” and suggests that delay and deferral can help us understand what truly matters to us. Being attentive to our procrastination, Santella writes, means asking, “whether the things the world wants us to do are really worth doing.” “Well-researched . . . [Soon] argues that in many cases eminent figures have done great work while putting off work they were supposed to be doing. Procrastination might, for some people, be part of innovation and the creative process.” —The Wall Street Journal
Author : John Perry
Publisher : Highbridge Company
Page : pages
File Size : 44,33 MB
Release : 2014-05-10
Category : PSYCHOLOGY
ISBN : 9781611749670
For anybody who procrastinates or knows a procrastinator: an irresistible gift for the legions of people who believe in never doing today what you can do tomorrow--or maybe the day after that.
Author : Nott Noww
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,97 MB
Release : 2023-09-29
Category :
ISBN :
The Art of Procrastination: How to Read This Book Later" is a whimsical masterpiece among satire books, epitomizing the delicate, humorous balance between productive delay and ultimate accomplishment. Designed as a gag gift book for those with a sense of humor about their chronic procrastination, this satire gift is a nod to the universal habit of putting things off until the last possible moment. Contents Include: Chapter 1: Why You Shouldn't Start Reading This Chapter Yet: The Philosophy of Later Chapter 2: Which Type of dawdler Are You? Chapter 3. Advanced Bookmarking: How to Mark Pages You'll Never Return To Chapter 4: The Procrastinator's Time Management: All About Those 5-Minute Intervals Chapter 5: The 'Not-So-Urgent' Reading List: Where This Book Belongs Chapter 6: Mastering the Art of Skimming: Why Read When You Can Pretend? Chapter 7: History's procrastinators: Great People Who Also Didn't Read This Book Chapter 8: The Importance of Snack Breaks and Other Distractions: Fuel for Your Inactivity Chapter 9: How to Finish This Book Tomorrow: A Guide to Never Reaching the Last Page Chapter 10: Pro Tips for loafing: The Napping Edition Chapter 11: "Working from Home" and Other Euphemisms for "Doing Nothing" Chapter 12: DIY: Building a Fort out of Unopened Bills and work related papers Chapter 13: "Why Do Today What You Can Put Off Until Tomorrow?" Chapter 14: The Art of Overthinking About Starting Chapter 15: The Final Countdown: Mastering the Procrastinator's Last-Minute Sprint With a price tag that categorizes it as a funny gift under $10, this book is not only affordable but also a treasure trove of laughs, making it one of the best funny gift ideas for individuals across various age groups. Its sharp, witty observations about the procrastinator in all of us, coupled with procrastination decor that adorns its pages, make it a collector's item for lovers of humor and satire. "The Art of Procrastination: How to Read This Book Later" is more than a mere gag book gift; it's a relatable companion for everyone who finds themselves postponing tasks with creative flair. Through its engaging narrative, the book pokes gentle fun at the procrastinator in every reader, offering a humorous reflection of the delay tactics we all employ knowingly or unknowingly. This book also makes for great procrastination decor on your coffee table - a visual element that humorously emphasizes the art of doing nothing effectively. As you flip through the pages - whenever you get around to it - you'll find that this isn't a guide to overcoming procrastination. Instead, it's a celebration of the procrastinator in you, with every page serving as a mirror reflecting your most endearing and funny delay tactics. It's a gag book gift that keeps on giving, offering moments of laughter and realization with every read and re-read. When it comes to funny gift ideas, "The Art of Procrastination: How to Read This Book Later" is unmatched. Whether you're looking for a gift for a friend who's known for their procrastination habits, or you want a gag gift book that you can enjoy yourself, this book is an ideal pick. It's a gift that resonates with everyone, making it a universal symbol of humor and understanding in the realm of delay and postponement. In wrapping up - whenever you're ready, no rush - "The Art of Procrastination: How to Read This Book Later" is a gem among satire books, a gag book gift that is as thoughtful as it is humorous. Priced as a funny gift under $10, it's an affordable masterpiece that offers readers a delightful escape into the world of procrastination, making it a top pick for those searching for funny gift ideas that are as relatable as they are amusing. Secure your copy today, or maybe tomorrow, or whenever - the book understands.
