Why working harder almost destroyed my productivity (and what I do differently now)
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🔥 I thought the secret to success was working harder than everyone else.
Turns out… it almost cost me everything.
Turns out… it almost cost me everything.
For months, I was stuck in 12-hour coding marathons:
- I felt productive.
- I looked busy.
- But inside, I was running on empty.
And here’s the painful truth:
👉 Long hours don’t equal better output. They equal burnout.
When I finally slowed down and restructured my work, everything changed:
✅ Deep Work Blocks → 50 mins of focus, 10 mins break.
✅ Clear Priorities → 3 most important tasks per day, no more.
✅ Shipping over Perfection → Progress > endless polishing.
✅ Clear Priorities → 3 most important tasks per day, no more.
✅ Shipping over Perfection → Progress > endless polishing.
The results?
- I wrote cleaner code.
- I had fewer errors.
- And most importantly, I enjoyed building again.
✨ Lesson learned:
Your brain is your most valuable tool. Treat it like your best asset, not a disposable resource.
💬 Over to you: How do you protect your energy while staying productive?
#Productivity #DeveloperJourney #WorkSmarter
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