Musing on the phrase ‘waste of time.' So much more complex than it appears. Many ‘wastes of time'-small talk, daydreaming-are imperatives. (Tom Peters)

Musing on the phrase ‘waste of time.' So much more complex than it appears. Many ‘wastes of time'-small talk, daydreaming-are imperatives.

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