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The easiest way to find what to automate
Typed it twice this week? Automate it.
Here's a simple trick.
For the next 5 days, keep a note open.
Every time you do something you've done before, write it down.
At the end of the week, look at the list.
Anything that shows up twice is your first automation.
No big audit needed. Just paying attention.
What do you think would top your list?
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