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Productivity expert Neal Schore challenges conventional wisdom, arguing that true time loss stems not from poor planning but from internal factors like fear, overthinking, and emotional habits. He reframes productivity as a leadership challenge, emphasizing the "hidden cost" of emotional time. He suggests techniques like asking "What's the intent?" to reframe reactions, using a "Credits and Debits" log to track emotional spirals, and practicing "radical ownership" to regain control. His counterintuitive advice includes doing nothing for ten minutes before high-stakes moments to minimize anxiety. Ultimately, Schore contends that reclaiming time means managing internal conversations, not just external schedules, to find the elusive "25th hour."

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