“A system is only as strong as its weakest link.” — Eliyahu Goldratt (The Goal)
Most businesses chase “more” — more sales, more leads, more hours. But piling on effort doesn’t fix what’s broken. Growth is limited by the biggest bottleneck in your system.
Related study: Goldratt’s Theory of Constraints shows that improving your largest bottleneck generates bigger gains than making small tweaks everywhere else.
Why it works:
✅ Creates focus in complex systems
✅ Unlocks growth by removing hidden friction
✅ Prevents wasted effort on non-constraints
✅ Turns overwhelm into clarity
Today’s Challenge:
Identify your biggest bottleneck right now — sales, operations, hiring, or delivery. Commit to improving only that for the next week.
Final Thought:
Growth isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about clearing the path. Fix the bottleneck, and momentum flows naturally. -1% CheatCode