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“You can always take on more projects; it just makes your life worse and worse.”

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast with Ryan North, 2022

Taking on too many projects leads to diminishing returns and increased stress.

In simple terms: More projects worsen life.

Key Takeaway

Limit commitments.

Themes

productivity stress overcommitment

Mood

anxious reflective

Type

advice cautionary

When to use this quote

career planning
personal health
time management

Key Concepts

Opportunity cost burnout

Questions to Reflect On

How many projects can you realistically handle?
What criteria determine a worthwhile project?

A Different Perspective

More work can reduce quality and wellbeing.

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