The Overwork Trap: Why Doing More Creates More Backlog

When there's more to do than you can hold in your head, working nonstop can feel like the only responsible option. But research shows that sustained cognitive effort beyond four to six hours actually degrades your ability to prioritize — meaning you're creating more backlog than you're clearing. This episode breaks down why overwork functions as a cognitive prosthetic for ADHD brains, how the equilibrium approach has hidden costs, and the three concrete practices that externalize your backlog so it stops having a hold on you. Featuring the brain dump, the three-task rule, and why paper is the most reliable cognitive prosthetic ever invented. Episode #329330 — open it directly at myweirdprompts.com/329330