More Isn’t (Necessarily) Better
We live in a culture addicted to “more.”
More growth, more followers, more data, more deals. The logic is simple — if a little worked, more must be better. But that’s not logic. That’s addiction disguised as ambition.
“More” is the silent killer of clarity. It bloats organizations, dulls decision-making, and fills calendars with motion that looks like progress.
Better isn’t found in more. It’s found in enough.
Patterns I See
Excessive complexity: Systems so overloaded that nobody can see what matters anymore.
Runaway scaling: Expansion faster than the organization’s ability to maintain coherence or culture.
Perpetual dissatisfaction: Success creates a moving target — the new normal becomes the new not-enough.
Resource confusion: Leaders chase capital instead of cultivating capacity.
What Leaders Miss
The modern myth says abundance equals success. But in truth, too much clutters focus, clouds judgment, and drains soul. Scarcity isn’t always a problem; it’s often a teacher. Constraints reveal what’s essential. Sufficiency — the discipline of “enough” — builds strength. When everything matters, nothing does. When you try to do it all, you guarantee you’ll do none of it well. “More” can scale your mistakes faster than your wisdom.
Working With It
Define “enough.” What’s sufficient for your mission, not your ego?
Audit for bloat. What initiatives, tools, or roles exist only because they once seemed useful?
Prune regularly. Simplicity is a leadership discipline, not an aesthetic choice.
Steward scarcity. Treat limits as creative boundaries, not threats to ambition.
Questions Worth Asking
What are we adding that doesn’t actually increase value?
What would happen if we cut our output in half but doubled our attention?
Where are we confusing activity for effectiveness?
What does “enough” look like in this season?
Field Truth
More can make you bigger. Enough makes you wise.
