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Understand why time management is information management

Understand why time management is information management

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Understand why time management is information management

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- Imagine living in rural America in the 1850s. No telephone, no telegraph, no radio, no television, no newspapers and no magazines. People didn't have to deal with notifications, social media, and email. People didn't have to deal with a lot of information, but we do. From the moment we wake up, we're bombarded with information. Now, what's that got to do with time management? Well, it's very simple. Information consumes your attention, and attention is nothing but your time. In the 21st century, if you want to manage your time well, you have to manage information. Of course, we have more information than ever because of technology, but that doesn't mean technology can't be part of the solution. Research shows that people who suffer most from information overload are the people that least use the internet and digital devices. Used properly, there are many tools that can help us take advantage of the information out there. Instead of being overwhelmed by it, you'll learn how to…

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