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The Dilution Trap

Saying yes to everything quietly dilutes what matters most.

When everything feels urgent, nothing truly matters.

Some days feel full — but not fulfilling.
That's the "dilution trap": when everything feels urgent, nothing essential gets done.

The truth is, not everything deserves our attention.
The more we scatter it, the less impact we have.

⚙️ Mini-exercise: review your calendar for the week.
Mark what energises you in green, and what drains you in red.
You'll quickly see where your energy leaks are.

📚 Inspired by "Deep Work" — Cal Newport and "The One Thing" — Gary Keller

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