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Be effective, not busy

Effectiveness, however, refers to getting the right things done. And if you want to do your job well, earn money, live a meaningful life, or learn skills, that is what matters the most. 

Otherwise, you just run around in circles. You might appear busy, but you won’t achieve anything meaningful. In other words: It’s easy to do useless work. Work that doesn’t bring you closer to the outcomes you desire.

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