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BONUS EPISODE: Are You Burned Out? Listen To This. (Chapter 7 Feel-Good Productivity)

Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

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Innovation is Saying No

The key idea emphasized is to do less and focus on saying no to countless good ideas to innovate successfully. Steve Jobs' decision to cut the OpenDoc program despite its potential success highlights the importance of prioritizing and focusing on what truly matters. Jobs believed that saying no was as crucial as saying yes, and he attributed Apple's success to the things they chose not to do. This lesson extends beyond Apple and encourages individuals and businesses to understand the significance of prioritization and focus to achieve success.

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