Why Smart People Have Messy Systems
Most knowledge workers fail not because they lack talent but because chaos overwhelms them faster than their systems can handle.
The smartest people I know often struggle the most with information overload. They can handle complex analysis, but their calendar is a mess. They can solve strategic problems, but their inbox controls their day.
Talent without systems is like horsepower without brakes. It gets you moving fast, but it doesn't help you stop when you need to.