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Shallow Work Feels Like Progress

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Hillman Lentz
Apr 21, 2026
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There’s a category of work that feels productive but rarely moves anything forward in a meaningful way. It’s quick, visible, and easy to complete.

Emails, minor updates, small fixes—these create a sense of motion. You feel engaged, responsive, and on top of things.

But when the day ends, the important work remains untouched. Not because there wasn’t time,…

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