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About this quote

What does it mean?
Fieldwork requires total immersion and focus until completion.
In plain terms
Focus fully on research until it's done.
What can you take from it?
Commit completely to tasks.

Where it applies

  • academic research
  • projects
  • creative work

Putting it to work

  • planning
  • time management
  • goal setting

Questions to consider

  • How immersed are you in your work?

Another view

Can lead to burnout.

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