#764 - Cal Newport - The Delicate Art Of Mastering Work-Life Balance
Modern Wisdom
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Agreeing to Things Generates Overhead Tax
When you agree to tasks, it brings along administrative overhead such as emails, meetings, and calendar checks which are referred to as overhead tax. Saying yes to multiple tasks not only fills your schedule but also generates more administrative workload. This additional overhead reduces the time available for actual task completion, as the day gets fractured with fragmented meetings and emails, hindering meaningful work progress.
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