7PS: How I avoid 99% of meetings โ˜Ž๏ธ


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When I worked in banking, everyone was a quick call away.
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If my New York-based client had a problem with a deal in Indonesia, I'd call my colleague in Jakarta.
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My colleague would pick up.
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We'd solve the problem immediately.

Money never sleeps.
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Years later, when I worked in corporate strategy, sometimes my manager would reach out:
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"This is an emergency. We need to talk."
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I'd write back: "Sure, anytime."
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"Find a time in my calendar in the next 2 weeks..."

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That's when I realized most folks schedule time to talk.
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But here's the thing...

I still don't.
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๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ This is how I avoid 99% of meetings.
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(And maybe so can you.)
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-Kabir

PS - I may be shooting myself in the foot by sharing. But I hope it helps.
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How do I overcome my Instagram addiction? I constantly check Instagram, which causes anxiety as I compare myself to others. I feel like I'm not accomplishing enough. Why do I seek validation from people whom I don't know?
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