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A task can grow to fill its deadline
Parkinson’s Law is the observation that work can expand to occupy the time available for it. A generous deadline does not necessarily produce an early finish. It is a satirical observation about organizations, not a universal law of nature.
More room on the calendar may invite a larger task.
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