Feeling like you cannot follow through? Check your system for hidden buffers first.
What Are Buffers?
- Actions that feel productive but delay real work.
- Examples: reorganizing files before starting, reading one more article, waiting for the "perfect time".
Common Buffer Traps
- Planning buffer: Making detailed plans instead of starting.
- Tool buffer: Searching for the perfect app instead of working.
- Mood buffer: Waiting to feel motivated before acting.
How to Reduce Buffers
- Set a 2-minute rule: if it takes less than 2 minutes, do it now.
- Use the tools you already have. Switch only after 30 days.
- Start with the smallest possible action. Momentum builds from there.
One sentence: Remove buffer actions first, then talk about consistent progress.