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The Time-consuming Factors at Work
38:34 - 44:33 (05:59)
In this episode, the speaker shares two time-consuming factors at work that affect productivity: signaling that work has been done and poor decision-making. It's essential to identify blind spots and prioritize boring tasks for better outcomes.
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Effective information gathering can help identify blind spots and prevent poor decision-making, avoiding wasting time on repeating known information in meetings.
38:34 - 40:10 (01:36)
Summary
Effective information gathering can help identify blind spots and prevent poor decision-making, avoiding wasting time on repeating known information in meetings.
ChapterThe Time-consuming Factors at Work
Episode#334 - Shane Parrish - Mental Models, Good Decisions & Better Content
PodcastModern Wisdom
The pressure to constantly acquire new skills can be overwhelming, but sometimes it's better to focus on exploiting the skills we already have.
40:10 - 42:48 (02:37)
Summary
The pressure to constantly acquire new skills can be overwhelming, but sometimes it's better to focus on exploiting the skills we already have. A lot of time can be wasted fixing mistakes caused by poor initial decision making rather than using our skills efficiently.
ChapterThe Time-consuming Factors at Work
Episode#334 - Shane Parrish - Mental Models, Good Decisions & Better Content
PodcastModern Wisdom
The most basic tasks and commitments are often what lead to success and great achievements, and it's important to prioritize them even when it may seem unexciting or unglamorous.
42:48 - 44:33 (01:45)
Summary
The most basic tasks and commitments are often what lead to success and great achievements, and it's important to prioritize them even when it may seem unexciting or unglamorous. It's also important to live life on your own terms rather than letting others dictate how you should live.