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Parkinson’s Law: Work Expands to Fill the Time Given

According to Parkinson’s Law, “work expands to fill the time available for its completion.” If you give yourself one week to finish a report, it’ll take one week. But if you limit yourself to two hours, you’ll likely find a way to complete it in that window.

Set tight but realistic deadlines for your tasks. You’ll be surprised how much you can get done—and how much unnecessary fluff you eliminate—when time is limited.

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When used wisely, Parkinson’s Law is a productivity secret weapon. Try it, and regain control of your schedule.

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