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Matt KramerIn his autobiography published (in German) in March 1995 to coincide with his 90th birthday, Dr. Viktor Frankl reflected on "The Manner of My Work." His reflections are simple and clear, speaking directly to two habits that defeat procrastination.
Dr. Viktor Frankl, author of numerous books and articles, but probably most well known in North America for his book "Man's Search for Meaning" (1945), has influenced people throughout the world. Man's Search for Meaning has been translated into many other languages including Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Russian. His English editions alone have sold over nine million copies. In fact, the United States Library of Congress has listed it as one of the ten most influential books in America. Clearly, Frankl has a great deal to offer us.
The focus of Frankl's work is on meaning and, more specifically, his meaning-centered therapy known as logotherapy. A quick search on the Internet will introduce you to these ideas if they are new to you (e.g., Victor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy, The official Web site of the Victor Frankl Institute Vienna).
For readers of this blog, it won't surprise you that Frankl's ideas have been an influence in my life. I first became acquainted with his work during my undergrad years in the 1970's, and his existentially-based philosophies have continued to surface in numerous ways. Even popular books such has Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People begin with Frankl's focus on individual choice in the creation of a meaningful life.
Although Frankl's understanding of the central importance of meaning in an individual's life was developed prior to the Second World War, it was Frankl's experiences in the Nazi concentration camps that galvanized this theory and the attention of those who have read of Frankl's life. As you will see, these experiences were a turning point for Frankl even in relation to his work habits and potential for procrastination.
Logotherapy and meaning are too much for a blog entry, and, in fact, they're not m -
Christina AndradeProcrastination...Why do we do procastinate?
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