Soon : an overdue history of procrastination, from Leonardo and Darwin to you and me
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New York : Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow, [2018].
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Book
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9780062491589, 006249158X
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197 pages ; 22 cm
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Wausau - MCPL - Adult Nonfiction
155.232 SANTE
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155.232 SANTE
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Published
New York : Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow, [2018].
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9780062491589, 006249158X
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-195).
Description
Draws on the stories of history's most notable habitual postponers and on the insights of psychologists, philosophers, and behavioral economists to explain why procrastination happens and how it can help promote healthy priorities.
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"In the tradition of cultural historians like Sarah Vowell and Jim Holt comes a galvanizing meditation on the perils and pleasures of procrastination. While others are busy leaning in, crushing it, and trying to work smarter, faster, and better, Andrew Santella stops to ask why so many of our greatest inventors, artists, and scientists have led double lives as committed procrastinators. Santella examines great procrastinators from Leonardo da Vinci and Frank Lloyd Wright to Charles Darwin and prophets from the Old Testament. He also explores the modern-day 'cult of efficiency'-- its gurus, principles, and promises. Ultimately, Santella seeks to answer the following questions: Can procrastination lead to innovation? Can we draw a connection between delay and brilliance? And why do we often equate procrastination with laziness? A self-proclaimed procrastinator, Santella writes with candor and wit about his own habits, from painting a radiator to listening to sports talk radio just to avoid writing. [This] is a book for anyone who has ever put off a task, convincing the reader that time is our most valuable resource and 'wasting' it just might be the key to a happy life."--Jacket.
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Text in English.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Santella, A. (2018). Soon: an overdue history of procrastination, from Leonardo and Darwin to you and me (First edition.). Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Santella, Andrew. 2018. Soon: An Overdue History of Procrastination, From Leonardo and Darwin to You and Me. Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Santella, Andrew. Soon: An Overdue History of Procrastination, From Leonardo and Darwin to You and Me Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Santella, Andrew. Soon: An Overdue History of Procrastination, From Leonardo and Darwin to You and Me First edition., Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow, 2018.
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