The Dirty Secret of Chronic Procrastination

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To procrastinate in Latin means to forward things until tomorrow. volitional psychology comes from volition, which means intentional behavior. Dr. Joseph R. Ferrari is the world's most prominent research psychologist and professor of general and community psychology at Chicago's DePaul University. He spoke as fast as we could and answered as many questions as we could possibly fit into this window.

“Everyone procrastinates, but not everyone is a procrastinator,” quoth Dr. Joe Ferrari, a charming, hilarious expert on the subject. The research psychologist, author and DePaul University professor sits down for a truly delightful exploration of why we procrastinate, how prevalent it is, when it becomes harmful, some myths about procrastination, why it’s similar to gambling, how decision-making can feel paralyzing, how to trust your own abilities, and most importantly -- what to do if you’re a chronic procrastinator. Also: how and why you should embrace failure. Oh and a weird ASMR pencil trick.

Dr. Ferrari’s book “Still Procrastinating? The No Regrets Guide to Getting It Done”

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