Organization - A Tool, Not a Trophy
Awesomeness Abounds by Michelle Feole
Episode notes
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 ...
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