In today’s fast-moving world, it’s hard to keep up and that makes it more likely that you’ll confuse being busy with being productive. To make sure you’re productive, you must concentrate on contribution.

Remember this. “Busy” is inside your little box. “Contribution” is out in the world. Find a way, every day, to look outside your box and assess your contribution. That’s how you stay productive.

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