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Issue #413 | Slack Is Good, But Fake Deadlines Aren’t

Do you sometimes set fake deadlines for yourself or others in order to build in some slack? (“If we don’t manage to get it done by the fake deadline, no problem, because we’ll still have some room to maneuver.”)

You shouldn’t, argues Seth Godin in today’s nugget. Yes, building in some slack is a good thing. But you should be honest about your deadlines, then prioritize accordingly and keep your promises.

Read on to learn more!

Fake deadlines

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