Background
Published in 2015, “Procrastination on Purpose” is a groundbreaking book by Rory Vaden that challenges conventional views on procrastination. Instead of viewing it as a negative trait, Vaden introduces the concept of ‘strategic delay’—using procrastination as a tool for more effective time management and decision-making. The book outlines a five-tiered method to multiply time, encouraging readers to prioritize tasks based on significance rather than urgency. Vaden’s approach helps individuals differentiate between mere activity and true productivity, advocating for a more thoughtful and purposeful engagement with our to-dos. By embracing this counterintuitive approach to procrastination, readers learn to leverage time as a strategic asset, enabling more meaningful work and personal life balance.
My Thoughts
My son was reading this and said he really liked it. He was good enough to lent it to me and I thought it was pretty good. He made some pretty good arguments about automation and paid appropriate homage to Stephen Covey so I was happy.
Recommendation
Not bad.