“We don't invent our missions, we detect them.”
- Stephen Covey
In engineering and AI, we often mistake activity for progress. We say yes to every feature request, every new tool, and every urgent ticket. This dilutes the team's energy and blurs the actual mission.
To protect focus, you must become a detector, not an inventor. Ask: does this work directly serve the core mission we have identified? If the answer is no, it is a distraction, regardless of how urgent it feels.
This week, identify one recurring request that does not align with your team's primary mission. Practice saying no with a clear explanation of why that focus is critical for success.
Originally shared on LinkedIn.
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