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Procrastinate with purpose from "summary" of The Art of Procrastination by John Perry
The key to successful procrastination is to do it with purpose. Many people mistakenly believe that procrastination is simply putting things off or avoiding work altogether. However, I argue that procrastination can be a valuable tool when used correctly. By procrastinating with purpose, you can prioritize your tasks and focus on what truly needs to be done. Instead of wasting time on trivial matters, you can use procrastination as a way to hone in on the most important tasks at hand. One way to procrastinate with purpose is to engage in what I call "structured procrastination. " This involves putting off the most important task by working on other tasks that are also impor...
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