Is It Working, or Just Working You?
When was the last time you paused to ask—is this actually producing fruit? Or have I just gotten used to managing the grind?
“You will know them by their fruits.” – Matthew 7:16
There’s a dangerous lie many entrepreneurs believe:
If I just stay busy enough, it will all work out.
But here’s the truth:
Effort doesn’t equal effectiveness. Busyness is not a badge of honor. Fruitfulness is.
What Are You Really Building?
It’s easy to build routines that feel productive—but leave you drained.
It’s even easier to confuse motion with progress.
You set a goal. Build a system. Work that system. And before you know it, you’re stuck inside the system—running it, managing it, surviving it.
But if your system is draining you...
It’s not working.
This is where the principle of entropy comes into play.
According to Organizational Physics by Lex Sisney, "Success is a function of integration over entropy."
In simple terms:
⚙️ High integration = Flow and momentum
💥 High entropy = Friction and fatigue
So ask yourself:
What’s creating friction in your business—and what’s actually producing fruit?
Signs Your System Isn’t Working
✅ You feel constantly overwhelmed—even when you’re “on top of things.”
✅ You’re repeating the same tasks without seeing better results.
✅ Your team is misaligned, and you're the bottleneck.
✅ You’re emotionally or physically exhausted—but keep pushing anyway.
Let’s be clear:
Legacy demands results—not just routines.
“Just because something’s familiar doesn’t mean it’s effective.”
🍇 Redefining “Results” in Legacy Work
Not all results are loud.
Legacy builders know how to spot quiet success:
Peaceful mornings
Repeat clients
Fewer bottlenecks
Stronger team communication
Consistent cash flow (without constant hustle)
Measure more than money.
Measure ease.
Measure trust.
Measure alignment.
These are fruits, too.
Practical Shift: The Energy Audit
Here’s how to do a quick system check on your business:
Brain Dump
List every task, habit, or responsibility that drains you.
Don’t filter. Just get it out.
Apply the Four D’s
Delete what no longer serves you
Delegate what’s not your zone of genius
Defer what isn’t urgent
Do only what aligns with your vision and values
Batch Similar Tasks
Group creative, admin, or sales tasks together to reduce context-switching.
Sequence with Purpose
Design your weekly schedule around your energy—not just your time.
What Worked Then May Not Work Now
Systems should evolve with your vision.
What once helped you survive may now be keeping you stuck.
“You may have built your systems in survival mode. But legacy isn’t built from burnout—it’s built from peace and purpose.”
It’s okay to:
Outgrow an offer
Retire a funnel
Change a marketing strategy
Update your calendar structure
Repeat This Declaration:
“I’m not building a business that burns me out.
I’m building a legacy that produces fruit and peace.
I lead with results—not just routines.”
Big Ideas to Remember
Familiar ≠ Fruitful. Audit your systems before they become blind spots.
Quiet Wins Matter. Operational ease and mental clarity are results, too.
Energy > Time. You don’t need more hours. You need more alignment.
It’s OK to evolve. Legacy builders adapt—intentionally.
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Let’s root deep.
Let’s reach wide.
Let’s build what outlives us.
— Carolette, The Mindset Mechanic
