When You Do Too Much, You Get Less Done

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Do More By Doing Less - Time Freedom for Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Solopreneurs

Charles Alexander

92 episodes

2 weeks ago

Welcome to the Do More by Doing Less podcast with Charles Alexander, the show for Small Business Owners, Start Ups, and Busy Folks!

This is not another productivity, hustle, and grind podcast.

I literally want you to do less.

Many of us are overwhelmed, frustrated, and need a break.

The good news is that we can accomplish much more than now.

Once we focus on the vital few, and prioritize things that make our lives and the lives of people around us better, we can “do more by doing less”.

This podcast is funny, simple, and has real-world stories.

The episodes alternate between my solo podcasts and guest podcasts.

In the solo episodes I share stories and frameworks from my experience in coaching small business owners and my own entrepreneurship endeavors. Oh, and any other story that can get a laugh while sticking to the theme of the podcast😊

In the guest podcasts, I will bring on other entrepreneurs who will share their expertise and discuss their own methods for doing more by doing less.

That’s it.

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When You Do Too Much, You Get Less Done

Do More By Doing Less - Time Freedom for Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Solopreneurs

16 minutes

5 months ago

When You Do Too Much, You Get Less Done

More isn't always better...in fact, more is usually worse.

Summary:
In this episode, I talk about the Law of Diminishing Returns and how too much can lead to less progress. Using a story from my dad’s furniture store, I explain how adding more people or tasks often creates chaos instead of better results. I share practical examples, like over-seasoning food or over-editing content, to show how this law plays out in everyday life and business. Key Takeaways:

More Isn’t Always Better: Whether it’s moving furniture, training kids, or micromanaging, doing too much can backfire.
Four Tips to Do Less and Get More:
1. Set a Deadline – Create urgency.
2. Start Small – Don’t fear mistakes.
3. Eliminate, Automate, or Delegate – Free up time.
4. Focus on the Big Picture – Keep your eyes on why you’re doing this.
Embrace Imperfection: Done is better than perfect. Stop tweaking endlessly and start shipping!

If you’re constantly over-editing, micromanaging, or obsessing over tasks, it’s time to simplify. Focus on completing tasks, not perfecting them.

Join the Time Freedom Community to learn how to work on your business instead of in it. Visit yourcharlesalexander.com or connect with me on LinkedIn to get started!