Most of what you are going to do or say today is not essential

Our response to getting stuck in the muck is usually to put our foot on the accelerator. Here's a different idea.

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Think about it.

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Shane Parrish is a Canadian writer, blogger, and coffee lover living in Ottawa, Ontario. He is known for his blog, Farnam Street, which features writing on decision making, culture, and other subjects.