Working longer hours may feel heroic, but you’ll be better off focusing your energy where it will have the biggest impact. Working longer hours for a struggling company may make you feel like a hero, but one person’s efforts will not save an at-risk organization. In this article, the author outlines strategies for how to focus your energy so you can have the most significant impact while also considering what makes sense for you in the long run.
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