Start delegating
When a new task comes along, ask yourself if it is in line with your major responsibilities. If the answer is no, then ask yourself if the task needs to be done at all or if maybe you aren’t the person best suited for such a job.
If you are part of a team, delegate it to a fellow teammate or, if not, to a junior associate. It’s important to not do work that is inessential to your main duties. Delegating work will ensure that the right tasks go to the right people.
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