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Timeboxing enforces Parkinson’s Law

Work naturally expands to fill the time allotted for its completion. By setting strict, non-negotiable time limits, we ensure that Artificial deadlines stimulate focus and prioritize execution over perfection.¹

Footnotes

1. Parkinson, C. N. (1955). Parkinson’s Law. ↩