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Recognize Your Decision Points

Recognize Your Decision Points

If we act on autopilot, unaware of the time and our surroundings, we are likely to gravitate to tasks that are easy or urgent.

Identify decision moments, and pause and reflect on your true priorities.

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"Time was God's first creation. " ~ Walter Lang

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