A productivity myth is a widely accepted but false belief about efficiency, often promoting overwork or unrealistic multitasking. It’s used to sell self-help tools or justify burnout, misleading individuals into chasing impossible standards. Workers and entrepreneurs often fall victim, while gurus and corporations benefit by profiting from guilt-driven demand for quick fixes.
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