#379 - Step Back to Move the Work Forward

Archispeak by Evan Troxel, Cormac Phalen

Oct 1, 202555:21Arts

In this episode we discuss how taking a step back from work leads to better architecture. We talk about concrete ways to break free from constant busyness, when to pause instead of charging ahead, and how technology can...

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