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Busy ≠ Effective
Doing more isn’t the same as doing what matters.
Seth Thomas
April 30, 2025
Don’t confuse movement with progress.
We often wear busyness like a badge of honor, but activity without intention leads to burnout, not success. True productivity is about aligning your actions with what moves the needle, not simply filling your day with tasks.
Focus on fewer, higher-impact actions today. Protect your best hours for deep work that aligns with your highest priorities.
Today’s Challenge
Identify one task you can eliminate today that isn't meaningfully moving you forward.
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