Productivity isn’t a numbers game. Completing 20 low-impact tasks doesn’t compare to finishing one that moves the needle. Imagine a researcher juggling endless administrative duties and minor experiments instead of focusing on a breakthrough study. The real win is in identifying which commitments yield exponential returns and sidelining the rest for now.
Strategic under commitment invites you to ask: what’s essential and what’s expendable? A project manager, for instance, could spend hours in unnecessary meetings or delegate effectively, freeing up time to develop a long-term strategy. The less noise, the sharper your decisions become.