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August 31, 2022

5 Common Bottlenecks that will slow your business growth

Having bottlenecks in your business can stunt your productivity and your growth, but they can often go unrecognised or even worse, ignored. In my 20+ years’ experience I have seen businesses struggle to reach their potential and not know why. A fresh pair of eyes can often spot the issues very quickly and it’s my […]

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→ 7 priority levels
→ Color-coded categories
→ 15-step processes
→ Complex workflows
They look impressive.
They last a week. 😅
💡 The best system is the one you’ll actually use — not the one that looks good in a flowchart.
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→ 7 priority levels
→ Color-coded categories
→ Complex workflows
→ Hours of setup time
Lasted: one week. 🤦‍♀️
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✅ Do today
✅ Do this week
✅ Someday maybe
That’s it.
No colors.
No complexity.
No mental energy drain.
And guess what?
It’s been working perfectly for 2 years. 🙌
Here’s what I learned:
✨ Sophistication is often the enemy of consistency.
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My elaborate project management confession: 😅 My elaborate project management confession: 😅
→ 7 priority levels
→ Color-coded categories
→ Complex workflows
→ Hours of setup time
Lasted: one week. 🤦‍♀️
Now, I use just 3 categories:
✅ Do today
✅ Do this week
✅ Someday maybe
That’s it.
No colors.
No complexity.
No mental energy drain.
And guess what?
It’s been working perfectly for 2 years. 🙌
Here’s what I learned:
✨ Sophistication is often the enemy of consistency.
🧠 The more complex your system, the more mental energy it requires.
The best systems are invisible.
They handle the routine so your brain can focus on the remarkable.
Simple beats sophisticated every time. ✨
What could you simplify today? 👇
#Simplicity #Productivity #SystemsDesign #EntrepreneurLife #WorkSmarter #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessSystems #WorkflowDesign #TimeManagement #Consistency #SmallBusiness #SustainableSuccess
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