Organization - A Tool, Not a Trophy
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Organization - A Tool, Not a Trophy
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About this listen
Ever spent more time updating the tracker than doing the actual task? You’re not alone—and you’ve likely fallen into what we call The Paradox of Over-Organization.
In this episode, we break down the hidden cost of overly complex systems—the kind that promise productivity but actually slow everything down. From dashboards about dashboards to 15-minute meetings for 3-minute tasks, we explore how well-intentioned organization can backfire—and what to do about it.
Because when your system becomes the work… the real work suffers.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
- Why over-organization kills momentum
- The difference between useful systems and performative productivity
- A real-world (and ridiculous) example of a 3-minute task that took 45 minutes to not get done • How excessive structure erodes creativity, autonomy, and results
- Practical ways to simplify without losing visibility
🛠️ Action Step:
Next time you’re about to create a new tracker, ask:
“Am I organizing the work… or avoiding it?”
📌 Perfect For:
- Project managers & team leads
- Ops professionals drowning in dashboards
- Anyone who feels like they spend more time talking about work than doing it
- People ready to trade complexity for clarity
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