being busy is impressive

effort theater vs actual productivity

this is not impressive

working late every night
bragging about being exhausted
never having time for anything
confusing stress with importance
being constantly busy usually means poor systems, weak boundaries, or reacting instead of deciding. suffering isn’t proof you’re valuable.

this actually is impressive

finishing meaningful work efficiently
controlling your schedule
having energy after work
resting without feeling guilty
real productivity looks calm. when everything feels urgent, nothing actually is.

so what’s the point?

being busy is easy. clarity is hard. stop glorifying burnout. start valuing work that fits inside a life.