LET'S TRY IT!
Problem: You’re in a group project with friends. Everyone’s procrastinating, and you’re the only one who seems to care. You want to do well, but how do you make sure you don’t end up doing all the work? 👀
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Why You’re Wasting Time (and Energy) 🕒: The reason you’re still overwhelmed at the end of the day is simple: You’re focusing on the wrong things. Following what actually works, based on Drucker’s years of coaching the best of the best, can help you skip past time-wasters and go straight to productivity. Peter Drucker’s book is all about developing effective habits to make a real difference in everything you do—whether that’s at school, work, or in life. Bill Gates called him the best management expert of the century, and these tips were key in coaching leaders from big-name companies like IBM
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