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What does it mean?
The amount of work to do exceeds the time available.
In plain terms
We have too much to do in too little time.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize tasks when time is short.

Where it applies

  • project management
  • end of life
  • busy schedules

Putting it to work

  • focus on priorities
  • delegate tasks
  • accept limits

Questions to consider

  • What must you let go of?

Another view

Sometimes time can be made through efficiency.

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