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PRODUCTIVITYMAXXING

Optimizing output so aggressively that maintaining the productivity system becomes the main task.

FINISH BEFORE OPTIMIZING.

What is PRODUCTIVITYMAXXING?

Productivitymaxxing is the attempt to maximize measurable work through routines, tools, automation and constant process improvement. The system often expands until beginning the task requires first maintaining the system that was meant to simplify it.

Supposedly maxes

output / task completion / workflow complexity / tool usage / sense of control

Adherents believe

  1. Every delay is a process problem.

  2. The correct tool changes everything.

  3. What is measured can be improved.

  4. A better system precedes better work.

  5. Busy means the engine is running.

Typical practices

  • time blocking
  • task systems
  • automation
  • daily reviews
  • switching productivity apps

Spotted in the wild

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