Can you get more done, in the same amount of time, just by working harder. If so, why is intensity so difficult to sustain?
The Productivity Frontier: Can You Get More Done Without Making Sacrifices?
Striving to eliminate waste is good. But eventually you'll reach a point where hard choices are needed to do better.
Smarter People Take More Risks
Knowing more helps you make smarter bets. By turning uncertainty into risk, you're able to take actions that others can't.
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