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Ep. 227: Visions of the Deep Life?
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
How to Estimate Time for Tasks in Your Holding Tank
When adding a task to your holding tank, it is recommended to assign a time estimate based on the estimates of other tasks in the tank. Communicate this estimate to the person who gave you the work, including the magnitude of your holding tank. Being precise in your communication often stabilizes the initial reactive response. Most people value clarity and trust that the task will be done rather than immediate action. If you consistently show that your time estimates are accurate, clients are satisfied even if the task is not done immediately.
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