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Feb 2025
11m 28s

493. How to Stop Wasting Time

Brian Gubernick
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Brian Gubernick dives into a concept that affects all of us—Parkinson's Law. If you've ever noticed that a task expands to take up all the time you give it, you're not alone. Brian revisits a lesson from Episode 102 and explores how this principle impacts business, productivity, sales, and even personal life.

Using real-world examples—including a legendary Steve Jobs story—Brian breaks down why deadlines matter and how artificial constraints can drive efficiency. 


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Brian Gubernick is a visionary leader with over 20 years of diverse business and life experience. Currently the Chief Real Estate Officer for PLACE Inc and Co-Founder of Metrix Masterminds, Brian has held numerous other significant roles in the real estate industry including property investor, Realtor, sales team owner, brokerage operating partner, title/escrow company investor, property management partner, and start-up executive. Brian has also trained and/or personally coached thousands of sales professionals on the tenants of business success, leadership, and personal development. 


Brian's passion for excellence is matched only by his love for family. He resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife and two daughters. When he's not creating exceptional real estate experiences or nurturing his entrepreneurial ventures, Brian can be found enjoying quality time with his loved ones.

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