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by Timothy A. Pychyl
Timothy A. Pychyl, Ph.D. is an associate professor of psychology at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, where he specializes in the study of procrastination. See full bio
May 27, 2008, Procrastination

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Procrastination: What role wisdom?

By Timothy A. Pychyl, Ph.D. on May 27, 2008 in Don't Delay

Wisdom
a) accumulated philosophic or scientific learning - knowledge; b) ability to discern inner qualities and relationships - insight; c) good sense - judgment. In short, wisdom entails knowledge, insight, and judgment. What can we say about wisdom and procrastination? Can it be sagacious delay? Read More

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