Self-optimisers: why 'microefficiencies' are on the rise

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AsmodiusVI · 11h ago

This article is so me it hurts. I live in the micro-efficiencies; calendar color-coding, protein packets in my laptop bag, dual-purpose walking meetings. It’s not about doing more; it’s about removing drag so I can stay focused on what actually matters. Optimization isn’t a hustle, it’s clarity.

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Self-optimisers: why 'microefficiencies' are on the rise

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