When something feels off, the instinct is almost always the same:

Work harder. Push more. Grind through it.

In this second episode of the Stop the Drift series, I talk about why effort alone doesn’t correct drift — and how working harder can actually push you further off course if you’re not paying attention to direction.

This episode is about the difference between motion and progress, and why slowing down long enough to notice drift is often the most productive move you can make.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• Why “just work harder” is a common but misleading solution
• How drift can accelerate even when effort increases
• The trap of productivity without direction
• Why awareness matters more than intensity
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