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Scenario 1: A snail travels 8 feet in 8 hours.
Scenario 2: A snail travels 9 feet in 9 hours.
In 1 day, the snail in scenario 2 seems to have
traveled farther, but in fact, both are just as
productive... 1 foot per hour.
> > 2. Working lunches.
Ever try to type and eat? You may get *something* done
in that time, but will it be as quick and as good as
if you had not? Plus, by taking a break, you can
recharge and approach what you're doing with a clearer
head.
> > 3. Shortened deadlines.
See previous post.
> > 4. Fewer doc review periods.
What are you writing when your doc is in review?
> > 5. Non-monetary incentives (free soda, free food,
> > etc.) - these boost morale, but that may have no
> > effect on increased productivity.
Show me how a free sub and soda can make you a more
productive technical writer.
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