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Interruptions and change

Interruptions and change

We can't predict the many interruptions that happen in our day.

The most common reason for failure to get through a to-do list relates to unplanned tasks, such as unscheduled calls, e-mails, and meetings.

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Always appreciate the time you get, because you never know how much longer it`ll last.

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