The issue isn’t that people aren’t working hard—it’s that their focus is constantly breaking.
A quick ping, message, or email feels get more info harmless.
Yet every interruption resets mental flow.
Decisions slow down.
Stack enough of these, and output quietly collapses.
High performers don’t just work harder—they protect focus.
Because the real enemy isn’t workload.
It’s invisible friction.
If you’ve ever wondered why smart teams underperform, this explains it.