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Adora Cheung

09/13/19

@ Y Combinator

If I'm running out of time to complete tasks, I should consider breaking complex tasks into smaller ones or adjusting my schedule to allow for uninterrupted work periods.

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Adora Cheung - How to Prioritize Your Time

@ Y Combinator

Adora Cheung - How to Prioritize Your Time

09/13/19

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To prioritize effectively, I need to consider both the impact of tasks and their complexity, which helps in stack ranking them.

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