CH. 8: The Hard Work of Having It All
Quote: “You don’t need to do everything. You need to do the right things.”
Action: Say no gracefully. Say yes with intention. Edit your life like a pro.
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Here’s a sharp, fun, chapter-by-chapter executive summary of 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam—with inspirational quotes and action plans that hit the bullseye
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