The Real Cost of Saying Yes: Why Subtraction Creates More Than Addition Ever Will
Every yes carries an invisible no. Learn why strategic subtraction creates more capacity than adding more strategies, hacks, and tools.
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Since November 2022, I've personally coached 500+ professionals through this exact transition while co-founding CTOx and working a 3.5-day workweek for 3 years running.
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