Many confuse being productive with being busy. Spending more time doing more things doesn’t always lead to real progress. Sometimes, it’s just the hamster wheel spinning faster, without getting anywhere. Thinking that working more and taking on more responsibilities will bring great rewards is a misconception. What really happens is that, in the end, you end up spending more, working more, and having less time for what truly matters.

True productivity is not measured by the amount of work you do, but by the balance you find in your life. Earning enough to live without killing yourself at work should be the goal. The idea of retiring at 40 by working nonstop is a fantasy that very few manage to achieve. Productivity isn’t about accumulating more, but about knowing what is enough.