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Adora Cheung

02/24/15

@ Y Combinator

As you grow, protect your time by setting boundaries for meetings, allowing yourself space to think and address business challenges effectively.

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Adora Cheung Speaks at Female Founders Conference 2015

@ Y Combinator

Adora Cheung Speaks at Female Founders Conference 2015

02/24/15

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Knowledge workers need to protect their time to ensure they can produce quality work without constant interruptions from meetings.

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To manage meetings effectively, I suggest blocking off specific days for them to protect creative time.

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To be productive, founders need to clear out distractions and protect their time aggressively, as the world will otherwise steal their energy.

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Establishing boundaries around work blocks can enhance productivity and ensure that important tasks are completed efficiently.

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It's crucial to balance meeting time with creative work, as constant interruptions can hinder productivity and creative flow.

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Naval Ravikant

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Self-actualization is crucial; say no to more things to protect your precious time.

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Andrew Huberman

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To enhance productivity, I set aside 20 minutes each day to think deliberately about specific topics, which helps me maintain focus and structure in my thoughts.

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To scale effectively, you must be able to ignore distractions and interruptions. Every interruption pulls you out of your flow, so it's crucial to manage your time wisely.

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It's important to be intentional about how you chop up your schedule, balancing between meetings and creative work.