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⏰ Why your success in 2025 relies on deadlines (MM #7)


Hi Reader,

Can you believe how quickly August slipped away? With less than 4 months left until 2025, time is flying by!

I just wrapped up my Q4 planning and I’m ready to finish the year strong.

While planning for Q4, I realized time is one of our biggest obstacles to productivity. That’s when I remembered Parkinson’s Law.


The hidden danger of too much time

You’ve probably heard of Parkinson’s Law: the principle stating work expands to fill the time you give it.

Let’s say you have two hours to finish a task, you’ll likely get it done in two hours.

But if you give yourself a week for the same task, you’ll take the whole week.

Why?

With more time, we tend to overthink, drag things out, and complicate the process. It leads to wasted time and procrastination.

Master your time with smart constraints

My go-to strategy for beating Parkinson’s Law?

Constraints.

I wrote about it in my Harvard Business Review article on Timeboxing.

Constraints force you to focus, prioritize, and get things done efficiently.

Ready to finish the year with a bang?

Let’s make it happen together!

Start by frontloading your work and watch your productivity soar. I’m here to help you:

  • Attract high-quality leads
  • Boost your conversion rates
  • Launch your next big product
  • Build and scale your personal brand

Don’t wait until it's too late — secure your spot now and let’s achieve greatness before 2025 hits. Book a time in my diary here.

P.S. I love getting feedback like this! Your words keep me going –– let me know how you’re enjoying my newsletters 😇

I read and reply to every single email!

P.P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are 3 more ways I can help you:

  1. Ace your MarketingI can help with your brand's go-to-market strategy, marketing campaigns, email campaigns, website, content marketing and lead generation.
  2. Turbocharge your CareerBook a call with me to discuss time management, career changes, salary negotiation, or finding the right mentor and sponsor.
  3. Join a Global Community of High AchieversConnect with me on LinkedIn and be part of a global community of 10,200+ leaders and changemakers.

With gratitude and macarons,

Neha Kirpalani

Founder & Chief "Everything Officer", Marketing Consultant, Personal Brand Strategist

113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205


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