(And What to Do Instead)

Why ‘Doing More’ Isn’t the Answer

Business Action
March 10, 2025•2 min read

Let’s be real—if success was just about doing more, you’d already be rolling in cash, sipping cocktails on a beach somewhere, right? But here you are, running yourself ragged, checking off a million tasks a day, and somehow… still not where you want to be.

Spoiler alert: More doesn’t always mean better—and in business, it usually means burnout instead of bank.

The Productivity Trap (And Why It’s Keeping You Stuck)

Somewhere along the way, we were sold this idea that success = non-stop hustle. That if you just put in more hours, do more marketing, post more on social media, and take on more clients, you’ll magically hit your goals.

Yeah, no. If you're anything like me you've 100% been guilty of this in the past and figured it the hustle wasn't worth it....

Here’s the truth: It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing what actually moves the needle.

Because let’s face it, half of what we call “working” is just busywork disguised as productivity.

Updating your website colours for the 10th time? Not it.

Obsessing over your brand font? Also not it.

Refreshing your inbox every five minutes, just in case? Definitely not it.

Work Smarter, Not Harder (For Real This Time)

Instead of cramming your day with all the things, it's time to focus on the right things. Here’s what that looks like:

Prioritise Your Money Making Activities – If it doesn’t lead to sales, growth, or visibility, it’s probably not urgent. Follow the 3.1.5 Plan – Pick 3 goals, set 1 weekly target for each, and take 5 daily actions that actually move the needle. Stop Perfecting, Start Selling – You don’t need the perfect website, logo, or offer. You need to start making offers. Like, today. After all that is whats going to grow your business and make you money - which is what you want... isn't it?

If you've been hanging around for a while you know that I always going to give you a push to take action ... right now! So let's make some moves...

1️⃣ Look at your to-do list. Cross out anything that’s just keeping you “busy” and focus on what brings in leads, sales, or strategic growth.

2️⃣ Pick ONE thing today that will actually make an impact. Send that message. Follow up with previous conversation. Launch the dang thing.

3️⃣ Drop the guilt. You don’t have to do everything—just the right things.

More action isn’t the answer. Intentional action is. And trust me, your business (and sanity) will thank you.

👉 Tell me—what’s one “busy” task you’re ditching this week?

Until next time, make it happen my friend! It's time to rise and win
Carlee ✌️

Carlee is a no-nonsense business strategist helping entrepreneurs build their business better than ever before - build smarter, sell better, and scale faster. As the founder of On the Rise Academy and Make It Rain Academy, she’s on a mission to cut through the fluff and give business owners the strategies, actions and mindset shifts they need to grow with confidence. When she’s not helping entrepreneurs navigate the gap between where they are and where they want to be, you'll find her trackside with her motocross racing husband and son's, planning her next big move or reminding people that ‘hoping and wishing isn't a business strategy.

Carlee Webber

Carlee is a no-nonsense business strategist helping entrepreneurs build their business better than ever before - build smarter, sell better, and scale faster. As the founder of On the Rise Academy and Make It Rain Academy, she’s on a mission to cut through the fluff and give business owners the strategies, actions and mindset shifts they need to grow with confidence. When she’s not helping entrepreneurs navigate the gap between where they are and where they want to be, you'll find her trackside with her motocross racing husband and son's, planning her next big move or reminding people that ‘hoping and wishing isn't a business strategy.

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