For most people, it’s doubt. You may think I’m talking about self-doubt and maybe even imposter syndrome, but doubt comes in many shapes and shades.

Sometimes doubt is simply just not knowing enough – yet.

It can be that we don’t have enough information about what’s needed or what we need to get it done. We might not know what the expected or desired end goal is or we wonder if it matters and if it will make a difference.

We often ignore what we don’t understand and stick with what we already know to stay safe, and we do what we have always done, hoping for a predictable result, fast. And we call that productivity. However, productivity for people who are in the business of making decisions, not things, is not about getting more done. It’s about getting something done that matters, has impact, creates change or solves a problem that improves the lives of others.

If we don’t have clarity we don’t want to waste time doing something, which is also how we lose out on creativity. We cannot be both productive and creative at the same time. First we need to pause and give space to listen and create, then we make decisions as we move through challenges and become productive towards the end result.

If we care enough we will figure it out.

THE GREATEST CHALLENGE TO PRODUCTIVITY IS NOT TIME, IT’S DOUBT.

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Originally published on January 17, 2024 at JeanetteBronee.com.