What If “Excellence in All Things” Is the Problem?

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhy So Many of Us Chase Perfect I’ve rewritten emails that didn’t need rewriting and polished documents no one would study that closely — and told myself I was just doing my best. Many of us fit the label of perfectionist. We’re often introverts who are deep thinkers, detailed planners, and people who value competence. …

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When Productivity Turns Toxic—and How to Break Free

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhen Productivity Stops Helping For some years, I’ve been a productivity nerd. At one point, I read every new productivity book and tried every new app. I spent more time messing with my apps than producing work. If this is you too, keep reading. You likely got into productivity because it promised to help you …

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