05/18/2026
We often fall into the trap of trying to automate or accelerate processes that may be better simplified or eliminated altogether. In many cases, productivity in 2026 may begin with the discipline to simplify your workflow before adding any new technology into the mix. There is zero value in doing a task faster if that task should not exist in the first place. By mapping your routine and removing the steps that exist out of habit, you may be able to free up the mental space to focus on the work that has a greater impact.
The answer isn’t a better model. It’s a simpler process.