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EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 16 MIN

When You Do Too Much, You Get Less Done

from Do More By Doing Less - Time Freedom for Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Solopreneurs · host Charles Alexander

More isn't always better...in fact, more is usually worse.Summary:In this episode, I talk about the Law of Diminishing Returns and how too much can lead to less progress. Using a story from my dad’s furniture store, I explain how adding more people or tasks often creates chaos instead of better results. I share practical examples, like over-seasoning food or over-editing content, to show how this law plays out in everyday life and business. Key Takeaways:More Isn’t Always Better: Whether it’s moving furniture, training kids, or micromanaging, doing too much can backfire.Four Tips to Do Less and Get More:Set a Deadline – Create urgency.Start Small – Don’t fear mistakes.Eliminate, Automate, or Delegate – Free up time.Focus on the Big Picture – Keep your eyes on why you’re doing this.Embrace Imperfection: Done is better than perfect. Stop tweaking endlessly and start shipping!If you’re constantly over-editing, micromanaging, or obsessing over tasks, it’s time to simplify. Focus on completing tasks, not perfecting them. Join the Time Freedom Community to learn how to work on your business instead of in it. Visit yourcharlesalexander.com or connect with me on LinkedIn to get started!

More isn't always better...in fact, more is usually worse.Summary:In this episode, I talk about the Law of Diminishing Returns and how too much can lead to less progress. Using a story from my dad’s furniture store, I explain how adding more people or tasks often creates chaos instead of better results. I share practical examples, like over-seasoning food or over-editing content, to show how this law plays out in everyday life and business. Key Takeaways:More Isn’t Always Better: Whether it’s moving furniture, training kids, or micromanaging, doing too much can backfire.Four Tips to Do Less and Get More:Set a Deadline – Create urgency.Start Small – Don’t fear mistakes.Eliminate, Automate, or Delegate – Free up time.Focus on the Big Picture – Keep your eyes on why you’re doing this.Embrace Imperfection: Done is better than perfect. Stop tweaking endlessly and start shipping!If you’re constantly over-editing, micromanaging, or obsessing over tasks, it’s time to simplify. Focus on completing tasks, not perfecting them. Join the Time Freedom Community to learn how to work on your business instead of in it. Visit yourcharlesalexander.com or connect with me on LinkedIn to get started!

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