Soon : (Record no. 35452)
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| ISBN | |
|---|---|
| International Standard Book Number | 9780062851109 |
| DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Call number | 155.232 SA SO |
| MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL AUTHOR | |
| Authors | Santella, Andrew |
| TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Soon : |
| Subtitle | an overdue history of procrastination, from Leonardo and Darwin to you and me |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | Andrew Santella |
| PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication | New York : |
| Publisher | Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow, |
| Date | c2018. |
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 197 p. ; |
| Size | 22 cm. |
| GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Notes : Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-195)Text in English. |
| SUMMARY | |
| Summary | Draws on the stories of history's most notable habitual post poners and on the insights of psychologists, philosophers, and behavioral economists to explain why procrastination happens and how it can help promote healthy priorities.<br/>"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. |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Success |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | Laziness |
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| Topical Heading | PSYCHOLOGY / Creative Ability |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Heading | Procrastination |
| General | History |
| ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS | |
| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://uowd.box.com/s/tjx0ppo1h5tqqv4p58b9n0v38q2d8fv4">https://uowd.box.com/s/tjx0ppo1h5tqqv4p58b9n0v38q2d8fv4</a> |
| Public note | Location Map |
| MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL AUTHOR | |
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| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
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| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
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| Date last seen | Full call number | Barcode | Price effective from | Koha item type | Public note | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Withdrawn status | Permanent location | Current location | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition |
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| 17/05/2019 | 155.232 SA SO | T0061679 | 21/01/2019 | REGULAR | Jan2019 | Dewey Decimal Classification | University of Wollongong in Dubai | University of Wollongong in Dubai | Tough Topics | 21/01/2019 | Kinokuniya Books |