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The Zombie Guide to Surviving Bureaucracy

WorkLife with Adam Grant

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Why Do We Default to Addition Instead of Subtraction?

People tend to default to addition rather than subtraction when faced with a problem or task, even when subtracting would be more efficient. This bias may be due to biological reasons and the desire to show competence. However, adding unnecessarily can lead to achieving less and a lack of productivity.

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