A Brief History of Wasting Time
12/13/17 • 13 min
One of these days, I'm going to get help with my procrastination problem ;-). If you're the type of person to always put things off until the last minute, you're not alone. And if the people in your life give you grief about your apparent laziness or inaction, you may feel guilt and shame. But what if procrastination isn't such a bad thing after all? In fact, there's evidence that it may be a common trait in highly successful people. Psychologist Mary Lamia is an expert in procrastination. She'll explain how our emotions motivate us when we're faced with tasks and deadlines, and how to manage relationships at work and at home for people with different motivational styles.
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One of these days, I'm going to get help with my procrastination problem ;-). If you're the type of person to always put things off until the last minute, you're not alone. And if the people in your life give you grief about your apparent laziness or inaction, you may feel guilt and shame. But what if procrastination isn't such a bad thing after all? In fact, there's evidence that it may be a common trait in highly successful people. Psychologist Mary Lamia is an expert in procrastination. She'll explain how our emotions motivate us when we're faced with tasks and deadlines, and how to manage relationships at work and at home for people with different motivational styles.
The Book: What Motivates Getting Things Done
For more information about the podcast check out our website. If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating or review on Apple Podcasts.
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