Myth 2: We All Have The Same 24 Hours A Day
- The most successful people experience 24-hour days just like anyone else.
- However, the ability to use those hours productively differs tremendously from person to person.
- Context is everything.
- It's far easier to use time productively when you have the money and resources.
- Few people have the option to use that time 100-percent productively.
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