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Over-and-under committing time

Over-and-under committing time

It's not always easy to determine how long it will take you to finish a task — but usually, it takes longer than you think it will. 

Keep a time log for at least a week to see how you spend your time.

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"Everybody Has a Plan Until They Get Punched in the Mouth" - Tyson. But you still need a plan.

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