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Wait: The Art and Science of Delay

Frank Partnoy
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Wait: The Art and Science of Delay

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012

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Frank Partnoy

Wait: The Art and Science of Delay

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Philosophy

Psychology
Setting

2010s

Topic
Philosophy

Business & Economics

Psychology
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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.

Informative

Contemplative

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.9

1,843 ratings

58%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

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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.

3.9

1,843 ratings

58%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Philosophy

Psychology
Setting

2010s

Topic
Philosophy

Business & Economics

Psychology
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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