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https://www.lifehacker.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/29/1229112410832002223.jpg?quality=75636358When it comes to side projects, time management is very important. Instead of wasting precious time figuring out how to pick things up where you left off, you can mentally prepare during lulls throughout the day and hit the ground running come work time.