Nothing drains energy faster than constant shifts in management direction. One week it’s "top priority," the next it’s forgotten. Stakeholders change their minds, old agreements vanish. You are welcome to waste my time next time again.

This is not just frustrating—it’s mission fatigue. And it kills motivation, focus, and quality.

Agile taught us a better way: work in cycles (sprints) and lock the door on new tasks mid-cycle. Why? Because humans and teams need stability to reach flow and deliver real results.

A cycle creates a safe space: clear goals, clear focus. No new "brilliant ideas" allowed until the next planning round. It's not bureaucracy. It's protection.

If your organization struggles with shifting priorities, start simple: Plan short cycles. Freeze tasks mid-cycle. Respect the team's commitment.

Focus is not a luxury. It's the fuel for real progress.