Podcasts about soon an overdue history

Guest overviewAnyone that's ever embarked on a creative task or endeavor, will probably have experienced procrastination. It's a feeling and behavior that is loaded with guilt and negative emotions. However, I've always had a gut feeling that procrastination or delay can result in better creative outcomes or even something serendipitous. That's why I was looking forward to meeting this week's guest - the Chicago born, Brooklyn based, award-winning Author, journalist and sometime procrastinator, Andrew Santella.Andrew's most recent book Soon: An Overdue History of Procrastination, from Leonardo to Darwin to You and Me, is a well-researched, intellectual and witty exploration of the subject of Procrastination. Note from Andrew- this is not self-help or how to cure procrastination book!As a writer for such publications as GQ, Slate, and the Atlantic, Andrew explores everything from the definition and practices of procrastination to the habits and outcomes of famous historic procrastinators such as Da Vinci, Benjamin Franklin, and Darwin. It's a must-read for any self-confessed procrastinator.Without delay, I hope you enjoy this episode with Andrew Santella.What we discuss In this episode we discuss:The impact of Andrews upbringing on his procrastinationThe feeling of not doing enough and the shame associated with itThe guilt creator of the Crucifix and the ClockThe radical course of selecting to study Englishat universityProcrastination as an affliction or a tacticDarwin's conflict, ambivalence, anddisciplineDaVinci's curiosity, distraction, and procrastinationHis focus on understanding how procrastination makes us feel, and whyProcrastination and serendipityThe balance of cranking out work vs delaying due to gut feelThe concept of self-handicapping to protect your self-imageWe even touch on free willWhether we need to embrace and discuss procrastination in educationThe pejorative associations with procrastinationWhat he'd do with the keys to White HouseHis principlesHis hard choicesHis inspirationsThe book he recommendsHis impossible adviceSaint ExpediteThe guilt of getting right with GodAristotle's Akrasia theoryConnecting on SocialAndrew Santella On TwitterOn InstagramLinks in showSoon: An Overdue History of ProcrastinationEisenhower Matrix Steven Johnson - Make decisions that matterRyder Carroll- Bullet Journal Walker Percy - The Moviegoer. Geoff Dyer Mission of BurmaWireClash Band Straight to hell

Soon: An Overdue History of Procrastination, from Leonardo and Darwin to You and Me

Why do so many smart people procrastinate? Is there a link between extreme achievement and putting off your work? And should you behead a roadside statue of St. Expedite if you miss a deadline? Will and Mango chat with author Andrew Santella about his new book SOON: An Overdue History of Procrastination from Leonardo and Darwin to You and Me, to discuss why taking a lazy approach to your responsibilities may not be the worst thing. PLUS: Why to-do lists might be the ultimate vehicle for procrastination! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to another edition of The Avid Reader. Today our guest is Andrew Santella, author of Soon: An Overdue History of Procrastination, from Leonardo and Darwin to You and Me, published by Del Rey books just last month. Andrew has written for GQ, the NYT Book Review, Slate and Atlantic. He probably could have written more. Soon is a book that will resonate with the vast majority of us. Because most of us are procrastinators. I know Andrew is one because he tells us and because he even postponed this interview and I know I am one because I am reading the last page of his book as I give this introduction. The question is why do we not do what we should be doing and do something else instead or just lay in bed. For instance, while getting ready for this interview, I took off some time to read my email, look at my desk calendar and doodle in the margins, get up to get a sparkling water and rearrange my library. I even checked my bank balance and my Vanguard account, much to my dismay. (I wish I hadn’t). I then ordered new checks. Well Andrew brings us a lot of information and more than a little bit of solace regarding our tendency to put off that which should be done. We get lumped in with such great procrastinators like Charles Darwin, Leonardo Da Vinci Frank Lloyd Wright. Many of these guys and women have done great things while they put off that which they had intended to do. We learn about St. Expedite and his shrine in New Orleans, a shine that we have to wait for since it took so long for Mr. Santella to get there. Even St. Augustine gets into the act.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to another edition of The Avid Reader. Today our guest is Andrew Santella, author of Soon: An Overdue History of Procrastination, from Leonardo and Darwin to You and Me, published by Del Rey books just last month. Andrew has written for GQ, the NYT Book Review, Slate and Atlantic. He probably could have written more. Soon is a book that will resonate with the vast majority of us. Because most of us are procrastinators. I know Andrew is one because he tells us and because he even postponed this interview and I know I am one because I am reading the last page of his book as I give this introduction. The question is why do we not do what we should be doing and do something else instead or just lay in bed. For instance, while getting ready for this interview, I took off some time to read my email, look at my desk calendar and doodle in the margins, get up to get a sparkling water and rearrange my library. I even checked my bank balance and my Vanguard account, much to my dismay. (I wish I hadn’t). I then ordered new checks. Well Andrew brings us a lot of information and more than a little bit of solace regarding our tendency to put off that which should be done. We get lumped in with such great procrastinators like Charles Darwin, Leonardo Da Vinci Frank Lloyd Wright. Many of these guys and women have done great things while they put off that which they had intended to do. We learn about St. Expedite and his shrine in New Orleans, a shine that we have to wait for since it took so long for Mr. Santella to get there. Even St. Augustine gets into the act.

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