NancyLebovitz comments on Simultaneously Right and Wrong - Less Wrong

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Comment author: NancyLebovitz 29 June 2010 09:09:39PM 2 points [-]

I don't have a cite, but I've read an article (a book? The Now Habit?) which claimed that procrastination is driven by the belief that getting things done is a reflection on your value as a person.

And why is akrasia a common problem among LessWrongians rather than, say, high-energy impulsiveness?

Comment author: mattnewport 29 June 2010 09:11:28PM 2 points [-]

I imagine akrasia is a more natural fit for a tendency to overthink things.