3 Kinds of Deadlines
Missed opportunities - The opportunity could pass us by.
Example: We can get in their newsletter if we provide an image and copy by Monday.
Blockers & contingencies - Someone is holding up something or someone else.
Example: My teammate needs something from me so they can do their job.
Right-sizing the work - A self-imposed forcing function because some tasks or projects should take no longer than it takes.
Example: This blog shouldn’t take more than 2 hours, so it’s due at noon.
