Understanding Parkinson's Law and Time Management

What did the narrator prioritize when the essay deadline was near?

• Checking social media

• Writing the essay

• Watching TV

• Playing video games

What does Parkinson's Law suggest about the nature of work?

• Work shrinks to fit the time available

• Work is unaffected by deadlines

• Work expands to fill the time available

• Work remains constant regardless of time

According to the narrator, what is a common mistake people make regarding time and task completion?

• Ignoring deadlines completely

• Setting too short deadlines

• Believing more time leads to better results

• Starting tasks too early

What happens to tasks when there is no specific deadline set?

• They are completed faster

• They are often never completed

• They are completed with higher quality

• They are completed with less stress

How does the narrator describe a deadline in the analogy?

• As a ticking clock

• As a small fire

• As a gentle breeze

• As a growing tree

What is the primary focus when a deadline is very close?

• Procrastination

• Relaxation

• Social activities

• Task completion

What is the narrator's advice regarding setting deadlines?

• Set deadlines that are too short

• Set deadlines that are too long

• Avoid setting any deadlines

• Set reasonable deadlines

What is the worst-case scenario if you set a deadline that is too short?

• You finish the task too early

• You complete the task perfectly

• You get some work done but need to polish it

• You don't start the task at all

What should you do if you don't have a deadline for a task?

• Ignore the task

• Create a deadline for it

• Complete it whenever you feel like it

• Wait for someone else to set a deadline

What is the narrator's view on giving extra time for task completion?

• It always leads to better results

• It often results in wasted time

• It is necessary for quality work

• It reduces stress significantly