The issue isn’t effort - it’s systems…
Firefighting feels productive because it’s urgent and visible. But if the same fires keep popping up, the issue isn’t effort - it’s systems. Whether it’s client onboarding, team communication, or cash flow, the long-term fix is rarely more hustle. It’s stepping back and putting a structure in place so the fire doesn’t start again next week.
“Stop putting out every fire and start building systems that prevent them in the first place.” Chris Green