So let's assume we spend
more time than necessary in part because we're not very good at organizing our time and energy to find focus and do deep work.
Here's an example, «I sometimes spend
more time than necessary on a task, or when working in a team, I tend to take on all aspects of a project that could easily be delegated to someone else.
Lawyers often are particularly prone to
spending more time than necessary doing our work, as we reinvent the wheel, fail to delegate, and overlawyer... and yes, some of this unnecessary effort is a direct result of billable hour pressures.
This author is smart enough to know that he doesn't want to spend
any more time than necessary figuring out how to market his book.
I can't imagine I'll want to spend
any more time than necessary huddled over a glowing screen.
Let's just say it is very bad news, and you don't want to spend
any more time than necessary in the stressed - out zone.
And you don't want to waste
any more time than necessary on this project.
The last thing you want is to spend
more time than necessary on the search process or receive inaccurate commerical quotes simply because you didn't take the time needed to properly asses the protection needs.
Others are just plain lazy and refuse to spend
any more time than necessary preparing their credentials in a format that is easy to read and presents their personal history in a way that is inviting.
Moreover, the recipient will appreciate not having to spend
any more time than necessary reading it.