What looks like low productivity is often fragmented attention in disguise.
One small interruption doesn’t seem like much.
But each one breaks momentum.
Execution becomes inconsistent.
Stack enough of these, more info and output quietly collapses.
High performers don’t just work harder—they protect focus.
Because effort isn’t the bottleneck.
It’s constant interruption.
If you’ve ever wondered why smart teams underperform, this explains it.