Great link. I follow that pattern almost precisely, unfortunately. I’ll have to spend some time analyzing my self-congratulatory habits and see what can be done.
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?
Great link. I follow that pattern almost precisely, unfortunately. I’ll have to spend some time analyzing my self-congratulatory habits and see what can be done.
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?
I imagine akrasia is a more natural fit for a tendency to overthink things.