The One Focus Shift That Changed My Entire Approach to Work

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I used to think productivity was about speed.
Do more. Do it faster. Get through the list.

But no matter how hard I worked, it always felt like I was treading water — busy, but not moving forward.

Then I made one simple shift.

Instead of asking:
❌ How much can I get done today?

I started asking:
✅ What’s the one thing that actually moves me forward?

That change rewired everything.

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Why Speed Alone Doesn’t Work

Rushing through tasks makes you feel productive. But:
⚡ Speed without direction = wasted effort.
⚡ Checking boxes ≠ making progress.
⚡ More isn’t better — better is better.

The problem? Most people confuse motion with momentum.

They focus on doing everything instead of doing the right things.

The Focus Shift That Changed Everything