Don’t be “Stupid”

A challenging post by Mac Lake. Why is it when we can’t get it all done, we default to adding hours to our work week? Hitting the “can’t get it all done” point should lead us to evaluate our schedule, not extend our hours. Jason Fried, the co-founder of 37Signals, says, ‘Long hours, excessive busyness, and lack of sleep have become a badge of honor for many people these days. Sustained exhaustion is not a badge of honor; it’s a mark of stupidity.” Wow! While I am not brave enough to put it that bluntly, I wholeheartedly agree. Hurried work increases mistakes Excessive work leads to diminished results. More does not equal more. (Don’t believe me? Stanford researchproved it) Long hours decreases morale Lack of sleep diminishes decision-making abilities Never feeling like you cross a finish line leads to disengagement from the mission. Wearing busyness as a badge of honor ruins spiritual health. So, next time you find yourself saying, “I just can’t get it all done.” Don’t be “stupid” (His word, not mine) by skipping your day off, working late, or  weekends. Do the wise thing. Evaluate why you “can’t get it all done.”