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What does it mean?
Without pressure, work never gets completed.
In plain terms
Pressure drives completion.
What can you take from it?
A certain amount of stress is necessary for productivity.

Where it applies

  • project deadlines
  • academic assignments

Putting it to work

  • set clear deadlines
  • use time limits

Questions to consider

  • What is the optimal pressure level?
  • How can we balance pressure and wellbeing?

Another view

Excessive pressure can cause burnout.

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