lucysmom828's review against another edition
4.0
I feel simultaneously seen and also called out. I discovered that I am structured procrastinator and that I can use that to my advantage. It was a fun read and incredibly pertinent.
baralillaannie's review against another edition
2.0
Learnt a lot about being a productive procrastinator, which I believe to be myself. This book is focusing a lot about not changing a procrastinator into being not being one but to let procrastinators learn how they work. I found it interesting and nice to listen to. It talked about setting up to do lists, the problem of doing the small tasks and then not doing the big ones on top of the list. But also to embrace this, sometime trick the brain if you have to, break down the big tasks and so on.
nataliest's review against another edition
4.0
I am a structured procrastinator. All those things I get accomplished each day? That's me being busy to avoid doing something else. This book is funny and spot-on! If you constantly feel guilty about putting things off until you panic and get it done right before the due date, then read this book. It won't solve the problem... but it will make you feel better.
letty_and_books's review against another edition
4.0
Je me suis complètement reconnue dans ce livre ;)
nancyinoregon's review against another edition
5.0
I have practiced structured procrastination much more effectively since I read Dr. Perry's essay (http://www.structuredprocrastination.com) (which won an Ig Nobel prize, BTW), discovered there was a name for it, and learned some explicit techniques for doing it more effectively.
For example, this morning I was online investigating bamboo lumber for a future planter stand, when I realized I was using it as an excuse not to read about how social security benefits are taxed. I promptly switched to searching for hiking pants online, until I thought of another important thing I should be doing today, at which point I got the information I needed about taxation. In the process, I organized the information about social security and Medicare benefits that I have collected so far and picked up some other information about social security I didn't know I needed. In the end, I accomplished quite a bit this morning.
For example, this morning I was online investigating bamboo lumber for a future planter stand, when I realized I was using it as an excuse not to read about how social security benefits are taxed. I promptly switched to searching for hiking pants online, until I thought of another important thing I should be doing today, at which point I got the information I needed about taxation. In the process, I organized the information about social security and Medicare benefits that I have collected so far and picked up some other information about social security I didn't know I needed. In the end, I accomplished quite a bit this morning.
brontherun's review against another edition
5.0
It is invisible to the naked eye. It can be contagious, particularly if you are in close proximity to the person. Your child may have it. Your partner may have it. It's pretty much guaranteed that if you are in a work space with several people at least one, possibly more, may have it. PROCRASTINATION.
This short, easy to read volume is great in that it breaks down procrastinators, their behaviors, and the positive and negative attributes of their philosophy. With humor and practical advice, this book is palatable for procrastinators, giving them insights on how to be less annoying to non-procrastinators. I think the book is equally beneficial for non-procrastinators, to lead them to understand and appreciate the benefits of diversity of task management brought by those procrastinators close to us at work or home.
In a world that accelerates exponentially, where lists, inboxes ,and anxiety grow along an increasingly steep slope, this book reminds us that we can't do everything, and the most important thing may not be what is first designated as the most important thing. Perry can help us prioritize to potentially account for tasks that might be overcome by events. "Better advice is, 'Never do today any task that may disappear by tomorrow.'" He does admit procrastination is a flaw, not a virtue. But by analyzing this trait, which is fundamental to human nature, we are nudging the dial a bit more towards more compassion and understanding of our fellow human beings. And really, that is just a good thing.
This short, easy to read volume is great in that it breaks down procrastinators, their behaviors, and the positive and negative attributes of their philosophy. With humor and practical advice, this book is palatable for procrastinators, giving them insights on how to be less annoying to non-procrastinators. I think the book is equally beneficial for non-procrastinators, to lead them to understand and appreciate the benefits of diversity of task management brought by those procrastinators close to us at work or home.
In a world that accelerates exponentially, where lists, inboxes ,and anxiety grow along an increasingly steep slope, this book reminds us that we can't do everything, and the most important thing may not be what is first designated as the most important thing. Perry can help us prioritize to potentially account for tasks that might be overcome by events. "Better advice is, 'Never do today any task that may disappear by tomorrow.'" He does admit procrastination is a flaw, not a virtue. But by analyzing this trait, which is fundamental to human nature, we are nudging the dial a bit more towards more compassion and understanding of our fellow human beings. And really, that is just a good thing.
miakve's review against another edition
4.0
Boka gav noen gode tips til å forhindre prokrastinering som jeg ikke har tenkt mye over før, selv om jeg allerede gjør noe av dette. Det hjelper også på måten man ser på seg selv. Du kommer litt bort fra denne ideen om at man bare er lat, fordi det er mange som gjør det. Jeg ble positivt overasket siden jeg trodde denne boken ville være kjedelig. Må være ærlig å si at mot slutten gikk det litt sakte for meg og det var ikke mye innhold som hjalp meg personlig, men jeg likte boken som en helhet.
spinnerroweok's review against another edition
5.0
While this book may not help you with your procrastination, it will help you feel better about it as well as give you something to do while your avoiding whatever it is you are avoiding. Plus it's very short.
hanjang's review against another edition
4.0
Like most readers probably did and John Perry assumed we would, I started this book as a means of putting off more important tasks. Fortunately, he purposely kept his thoughts short, as he knew we'd be easily bored or distracted! Perry provides explanations, rather than excuses, for why "structured procrastinators" do what we do. These explanations were spot-on (I would know), and I think his tips for alleviating the negative consequences and taking advantage of the benefits (yes, they exist!) of procrastination might be helpful... Whenever I get around to trying them.