Defects: Mistakes that cost time and effort to fix. Excess Work: Doing more than necessary. Waiting: Delays that slow you down. Overproduction: Putting out more than you need. Inventory Overload: Having too much stuff that just sits there. Extra Steps: Unnecessary motions in your process. Underused Talent: Not playing to your strengths or potential. Now, think about your creative routine. Where’s the waste? Maybe it’s spending hours tweaking something minor while the big picture gets ignored. Maybe it’s trying to multitask when focusing on one thing would save time. Spotting these inefficiencies is the first step to freeing up your energy and making room for real progress.
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