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How helpful are deadlines really?

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November 29, 2023

Deadlines can be very stressful. Especially when they pile up. But we can't live with no deadlines at all. There is a formula that says: the shorter the deadline, the more efficient the work. But when are deadlines helpful and when are they harmful?

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