The Two Things To Ask Yourself
If we are struggling with productivity and not making progress despite our efforts, we can ask ourselves the following two questions that focus on our direction:
- Where are we going?
- What do we need to do to get there?
There is uncertainty seeped in these questions, but embracing the uncertainty is part of the process. We have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
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