Saying yes leads to administrative overhead

Agreeing to tasks generates administrative overhead such as emails, meetings, and calendar appointments, known as overhead tax. Saying yes to multiple tasks increases the amount of administrative overhead, leading to more time spent on managing tasks rather than completing them efficiently. The meetings and emails filling up your calendar are directly related to the tasks you've agreed to do, further reducing the time available for actual work and productivity. This administrative overhead is not consolidated but spreads throughout your schedule, disrupting your workflow and productivity.

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