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Treat Email Like Laundry — and Other Tips from Google’s Productivity Expert

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Optimizing Calendar Efficiency with a Zero-Based Mindset

Performing a calendar audit with a zero-based mindset is crucial to ensure that the commitments and meetings on your calendar align with your current priorities. By applying the concept of zero-based thinking, where you start from scratch and question the necessity of each item, you can optimize your schedule. Regularly reviewing and adjusting the duration of meetings from default settings like 30 minutes to 15 minutes can help save time and ensure that meetings are as efficient as possible. Making intentional choices regarding the time allocated for each commitment can result in significant time savings and align your calendar with your current set of priorities.

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