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Make peace with the truth of time

Make peace with the truth of time

From the course: Productivity Tips: Finding Your Productive Mindset

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Make peace with the truth of time

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- I once consulted a successful business leader who had accomplished many things for her company and in her community. But she wanted to feel less stressed and to get more done. As we reviewed how she was spending her time, we realized she had committed far more hours in a week than the 168 hours she had available. I said to her, "You are capable "of accomplishing anything you put your mind to doing, "just not all at the same time." Her overcommitment was causing her to switch tasks, which meant she was getting less done than she could do because she was trying to do too much. She was fighting what I refer to as the truth of time. The truth of time is this. There are only 24 hours in a day. There are only 60 minutes in an hour. And there is only one you. That's it. Now that seems obvious, right? Why would anyone need to hear that, let alone pay me for it? Well the reason why we need to be reminded of this truth…

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