Paradoxical Productivity. Number 13

Know Your Rhythm

Sometimes doing e-mail first when you get into the office is the worst thing you can do. Processing e-mail is often mechanical whereas at that time your thinking is at its best. Early: think, create and solve. Do e-mail, routine team meetings and conference calls later on. Know and follow your rhythm rather than just the Siren's call of pure urgency.

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