Wait: The Art and Science of Delay
Wait: The Art and Science of Delay
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012
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Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Wait: The Art and Science of Delay, Frank Partnoy explores the benefits of strategic postponement in decision-making. By analyzing a variety of scenarios, Partnoy demonstrates how people's choices and outcomes improve when they embrace delaying tactics, highlighting insights from diverse fields like psychology, business, and sports.
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Frank Partnoy's Wait: The Art and Science of Delay explores the benefits of strategic procrastination. Positive feedback highlights its insightful synthesis of scientific and anecdotal evidence, encouraging thoughtful decision-making. Some critics, however, find it repetitive and lacking depth. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read on the merits of slowing down.
Who Should Read Wait: The Art and Science of Delay?
Readers who enjoy Wait: The Art and Science of Delay by Frank Partnoy are likely intrigued by decision-making, behavioral science, and time management. Fans of Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink or Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow will appreciate its blend of science, anecdotes, and strategic insight.
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