Productivity Is Broken

We’re all chasing the idea of being “more productive.” But what if the way we think about productivity is actually the problem?

For too long, “productivity” has been about cramming more into our days, chasing hacks, or burning ourselves out in the name of getting ahead. It’s exhausting—and it’s not working.

Burnout is real. And the endless stream of advice from experts, influencers, and apps promising to fix productivity only leaves us more overwhelmed.

Here’s what they’re not telling you: the secret isn’t working harder, or even smarter. It’s working more naturally.

Why Doing More Feels So Hard

The problem isn’t you. It’s that no system, hack, or tool will work unless it aligns with your natural instincts—your hardwired way of solving problems and taking action.

When you work against your instincts, everything feels like an uphill battle. But when you work with them, something incredible happens:

• Tasks feel easier
• Energy flows effortlessly
• Success becomes sustainable

You don’t need to force yourself into someone else’s system. You need to discover your own.

The Simple Framework That Fixes Productivity

David Kolbe and Amy Bruske, authors of Do More, More Naturally, have spent decades helping leaders and teams unlock their full potential. Their solution? A straightforward, three-step framework for lasting success:

• Clarity – Understand your natural strengths and instinctive ways of taking action.
• Commitment – Focus your time and energy on what you’re naturally wired to do best.
• Collaboration – Work with others whose strengths complement yours to achieve more together.

This isn’t about doing more just for the sake of it. It’s about doing what matters most—and doing it in a way that feels right for you.

Start Fixing Productivity Today

Take these first steps to escape the burnout trap:

• Discover Your Strengths: Tools like the Kolbe A™ Index can reveal your instinctive way of working.
• Prioritize Energy Over Time: Stop asking, “Do I have time for this?” and start asking, “Does this deserve my energy?”
• Align Team Roles: Build a team that plays to each member’s natural strengths for smoother collaboration.

Productivity Isn’t Broken—The Way We Think About It Is

You don’t need another to-do list app or a new morning routine. You need to stop working against yourself.

Do More, More Naturally isn’t just another book about productivity—it’s a guide to a whole new way of thinking about success.

Download the first chapter for free at Kolbe.com/DoMore or grab your copy on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Audible.

The answer isn’t more effort. It’s alignment. Stop trying to change who you are and start unlocking your potential today.