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    #160: Balancing Calendars and Tasks

    September 13th, 2022 · 78 minutes

    David & Mike compare calendars and task lists, the jobs to be done by each, and the resistance that will inevitably appear in your quest to get things done.

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    Focused #74: Moving the Needle
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    Focused #138: Hyper-Scheduling Revisited
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