Eliminate Options
Our first ideas are not always the best. At any given time, we have multiple options when it comes to spending our time.
We can't do everything. We have to make choices. When we get clear on our priorities, we will be able to eliminate many options and in the process, make better decisions.
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Opportunity Cost: Master Your Options—Master Your Career - Darius Foroux
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