SOPs as Cognitive Prosthetics for Small Biz

Most small business owners build SOPs that gather dust. This episode flips the script: design procedures for the tired, distracted, cognitively-depleted version of yourself. Herman and Corn walk through five essential SOP categories — from the financial rhythm section to reset procedures for when you've fallen behind — plus the crucial meta-SOP for deciding what actually deserves documentation. It's a practical, science-backed approach to turning boring admin tasks from a source of dread into a system that works.