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Oh how we (clutter strugglers and procrastinators) are obsessed with (the idea of) efficiency!

It comes down to this: a method isn't efficient if it isn't effective.

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Oh how we (clutter strugglers and procrastinators) are obsessed with (the idea of) efficiency! We love the idea of shaving off unnecessary minutes. We love the idea of making big progress quickly.

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We love the idea of shaving off unnecessary minutes. We love the idea of making big progress quickly. In the name of efficiency, we end up procrastinating.

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