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Wait: The useful art of procrastination [Kindle Edition]

Frank Partnoy (Author)
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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''Wait' is a great read, chock full of fascinating insights' -- Daniel H. Pink, author of 'Drive and 'A Whole New Mind'

'An interesting and informative book' --Press Association

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Don't blink, it's better to delay. Take your time, perhaps even procrastinate. In short, wait.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Very well written 26 Nov 2012
By Dan Brown
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This book about psychology, physiology, and cognitive function is written fantastically by a writer not in the area. I'm a PhD student who uses some of the techniques described and Frank Partnoy manages to convey them with ease. After reading the book I look at decision making from a different view point!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Terrific guide on the virtue of patience 28 Sep 2012
By Rolf Dobelli TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
In this thought-provoking study of decision making, professor Frank Partnoy argues that people make the best personal and professional choices when they take their time. Too often, human beings act quickly when it isn't necessary. Partnoy helps you understand the mechanics of your thinking so that you can arrive at informed, unhurried decisions. For those who would relish a more leisurely pace, getAbstract recommends this cogent argument that time is on your side.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed 8 Aug 2012
By Jamie
Format:Paperback
I fear this is one of the poorest books I have read. The subject is interesting - the potential benefits of delay to decision making. But the argument is weak. And it is supported by frequent references to what can only be called bogus statistics. The one (of many) which sticks in the mind is the study which showed that showing employees a millisecond exposure to the apple logo increased 'creativity' by 20% that day. Like many of the studies quoted this is close to meaningless. I was disappointed - and would recommend against buying this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and helpful.
"It took me some time to start reading this book: I am, after all, a true procrastinator. Once started my reading progressed in fits and starts as I found the content varied in... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Mike Eccles
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I JUST HAVE NOT HAD ENOUGH TIME IN MY LIFE TO THINK OF A SIGNIFICANT REASON TO CLEAN THE HOUSE TODAY. THEREFORE I WILL CONTINUE TO PUT OFF WHAT I COULD DO TOMORROW UNTIL. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ajbabbedge
4.0 out of 5 stars Hold On
Frank Partnoy helps us feel better about taking longer to do things. He offers a counterpoint to those time management books about how to do things faster. Read more
Published 3 months ago by John M. Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars Good condition
This item came fast and was in great condition. I've only skim read but bought on recommendation - and it looks like it won't dissapoint.
Published 8 months ago by JJ
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast and furious.... no Wait!
This book is not actually about procrastination. It is about waiting for the right time. That wait can be measured in fractions of a second, to many minutes, to days or years. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Book Addict
1.0 out of 5 stars This book should never have been published!
This is the worst book I have read for a long time. The topic is interesting but Partnoy strays off the topic and seems to have close to nothing to say. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Flemming Nielsen
1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing new really
"The challenge of procrastination is figuring how to weigh immediate versus distant consequences. That same kind of now-versus-later evaluation is also at the core of professional... Read more
Published 9 months ago by niek
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