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Cut the proposed time in half

Posted on February 13, 2016May 21, 2017 by Optimally Doped

And notice you’ll still accomplish everything.

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Vital few

Posted on February 10, 2016May 21, 2017 by Optimally Doped

Know them. Because those few are vital.

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Moderate

Posted on February 8, 2016May 21, 2017 by Optimally Doped

Or waste time. Set a timer and abide by it.

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Act on it faster than anyone else

Posted on February 7, 2016May 21, 2017 by Optimally Doped

And you will be significantly more likely to win.

Tagged Beliefs, Effectiveness, Expectations, Goal, Life, Negotiation, Persuasion, Philosophy, Productivity, Psychology, Sales, Speed, Success, Thoughts, Uncertainty, WorkLeave a comment

On time

Posted on February 3, 2016May 21, 2017 by Optimally Doped

Is when it must end. Is when it must start. To be taken seriously.

Tagged Beliefs, Choices, Effectiveness, Expectations, Life, Lifestyle, Philosophy, Psychology, Respect, Responsibility, Social, Thoughts, Unconscious, WorkLeave a comment

Other people do it

Posted on January 10, 2016May 21, 2017 by Optimally Doped

And that’s what defines average. Ask yourself if it can be done better.

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Not a minute

Posted on January 2, 2016May 21, 2017 by Optimally Doped

Should be spent without being useful or productive. Write a sentence. Read a page. Clear your inbox. Unsubscribe. Leave a comment. Drink more water. Meditate. The off-minutes can add up to a second life’s worth.

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