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What does it mean?
Brown remarks that time seems to pass quickly while working on television. It reflects on the demanding nature of the industry.
In plain terms
Time goes by fast when you are busy making TV.
What can you take from it?
Busy work environments can make time feel like it disappears.

Where it applies

  • creative jobs
  • media production
  • career reflection

Putting it to work

  • reflect on how work affects time

Questions to consider

  • How does your job affect time?
  • What do you do when time flies?

Another view

This is subjective and not true for all workers.

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