I used to think that being busy meant I was getting somewhere. I’d send emails, tick off tasks, and feel like I was accomplishing something. But I started realizing—I wasn’t getting anywhere. The rush of checking things off the to-do list felt good, sure. But it didn’t make a difference. I was just filling time, not making progress. Busyness can trick you into thinking you’re achieving something. But none of the things I was doing were actually moving me closer to my goals. They just gave me the illusion of productivity. Now, I stop …