Deadlines.
You either love them, hate them, or experience both sentiments at the same time.
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A deadline can be handy as a focal point that aids in rallying together everyone towards achieving something great. On the other hand, a deadline can turn each person against the other and fester a bitter fight that leaves all involved forever scarred and upset due to a seemingly arbitrary and reprehensible line in the sand.
Deadlines do decidedly set expectations, though at times the expectations are out of whack with reality.