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Ep. 236: The Art of Balancing Predefined Work

Getting Things Done

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Balancing Predefined Work and Urgent Tasks

This chapter discusses the challenge of balancing predefined work with urgent tasks that arise throughout the day. The speakers emphasize the importance of sticking to the plan and not getting distracted by sudden emails or requests. They also mention the strategy of creating an index card with three prioritized tasks for the next day, allowing flexibility if something more critical comes up.

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