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Busy is the New Stupid framework

Busy is the New Stupid framework - A tactical framework, examining how busyness compromises cognitive function, strategic thinking, and effectiveness. Created by Ross Young.

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T1001 Meeting Overload

Calendar filled with back-to-back meetings with no preparation time

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UUID 13d6f445-f73c-4cb9-9af2-0f7111daa884 which can be used as unique global reference for T1001 Meeting Overload in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id T1001
kill_chain ['bitns-technique:Initial Access']
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T1002 Email Bombardment

Overwhelming inbox creating constant interruption cycles

Internal MISP references

UUID 3e4bfc14-3fd1-4c27-8844-a46b6c4bdd1e which can be used as unique global reference for T1002 Email Bombardment in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id T1002
kill_chain ['bitns-technique:Initial Access']
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T1003 Urgency Injection

Everything marked as urgent/high priority, eliminating discernment

Internal MISP references

UUID 9fd4164f-da3c-45e5-a75d-c8e1316914ab which can be used as unique global reference for T1003 Urgency Injection in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id T1003
kill_chain ['bitns-technique:Initial Access']
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T2001 Multitasking Deployment

Attempting multiple tasks simultaneously, reducing effectiveness

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UUID 7e15cb80-3529-4049-90d0-52f6b75c4561 which can be used as unique global reference for T2001 Multitasking Deployment in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id T2001
kill_chain ['bitns-technique:Execution']
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T2002 Context Switching

Rapid switching between unrelated tasks destroying deep work

Internal MISP references

UUID 1b9a9e84-1868-4719-86cf-9c34eed40b8e which can be used as unique global reference for T2002 Context Switching in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id T2002
kill_chain ['bitns-technique:Execution']
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T2003 Reactive Mode

Rapid switching between unrelated tasks destroying deep work

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UUID 8b1a41a8-a2d0-4225-b09c-0f535ba9d70c which can be used as unique global reference for T2003 Reactive Mode in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id T2003
kill_chain ['bitns-technique:Execution']
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T3001 Always-On Culture

Expectation of 24/7 availability and instant responses

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UUID fd0908af-0562-4db5-90c5-0b031da32f42 which can be used as unique global reference for T3001 Always-On Culture in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id T3001
kill_chain ['bitns-technique:Persistence']
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T3002 Productivity Theater

Performative busyness valued over actual results

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UUID b44e5465-ee08-4f58-871f-7ae7d4750957 which can be used as unique global reference for T3002 Productivity Theater in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id T3002
kill_chain ['bitns-technique:Persistence']
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T3003 FOMO Reinforcement

Fear of missing out keeps engagement with non-essential activities

Internal MISP references

UUID b704bb1f-2265-4277-b58a-2668eb99fc51 which can be used as unique global reference for T3003 FOMO Reinforcement in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id T3003
kill_chain ['bitns-technique:Persistence']
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T4001 Boundary Erosion

Gradual elimination of work-life boundaries

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UUID 8ad4e092-7aed-4518-8af3-eea1f4c4fefb which can be used as unique global reference for T4001 Boundary Erosion in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id T4001
kill_chain ['bitns-technique:Defense Evasion']
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T4002 Priority Confusion

Important vs urgent distinction becomes impossible to maintain

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UUID abbd2d6b-0a13-44fb-a200-51e32662af88 which can be used as unique global reference for T4002 Priority Confusion in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id T4002
kill_chain ['bitns-technique:Defense Evasion']
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T4003 Delegation Avoidance

Belief that you must do everything yourself

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UUID 224f0977-0d08-475d-8e4d-330dd3a79aae which can be used as unique global reference for T4003 Delegation Avoidance in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id T4003
kill_chain ['bitns-technique:Defense Evasion']
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T5001 Strategic Blindness

Unable to see big picture or long-term goals

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UUID ccbd1251-4293-493a-a014-16a469acaa0d which can be used as unique global reference for T5001 Strategic Blindness in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id T5001
kill_chain ['bitns-technique:Impact']
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T5002 Decision Quality Degradation

Rushed decisions based on incomplete information

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UUID 92f25b68-73d5-4118-8670-0ecd186b7b8a which can be used as unique global reference for T5002 Decision Quality Degradation in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id T5002
kill_chain ['bitns-technique:Impact']
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T5003 Creative Capacity Destruction

No mental space for innovation or deep thinking

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UUID 9ce247ac-edf4-4a85-8956-0243aa635d6e which can be used as unique global reference for T5003 Creative Capacity Destruction in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id T5003
kill_chain ['bitns-technique:Impact']
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T5004 Relationship Erosion

Superficial interactions replace meaningful connections

Internal MISP references

UUID f5b9cedf-1fea-468d-8e10-532e433460e1 which can be used as unique global reference for T5004 Relationship Erosion in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id T5004
kill_chain ['bitns-technique:Impact']
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D0001 Intentionality Over Activity

Every commitment should align with explicit goals and values, not just fill time

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UUID 7973bd3f-e264-4972-ba16-473fba5b6130 which can be used as unique global reference for D0001 Intentionality Over Activity in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D0001
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Universal Defense']

D0002 Regular Systems Audits

Monthly review of all recurring commitments to eliminate what no longer serves you

Internal MISP references

UUID b717b154-856c-4ebd-ace5-d5b84c7a2930 which can be used as unique global reference for D0002 Regular Systems Audits in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D0002
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Universal Defense']

D0003 Strategic Saying No

Every commitment should align with explicit goals and values, not just fill time

Internal MISP references

UUID a5bee4ad-baa1-431c-93a4-139edd7965e4 which can be used as unique global reference for D0003 Strategic Saying No in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D0003
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Universal Defense']

D0004 Sustainable Pace

Every commitment should align with explicit goals and values, not just fill time

Internal MISP references

UUID f9bc8339-0ba6-47df-9e5a-ca2eaac7a1eb which can be used as unique global reference for D0004 Sustainable Pace in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D0004
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Universal Defense']

D1001 Calendar Auditing

Review all recurring meetings quarterly require justification for continuation

Internal MISP references

UUID 9762e5af-5040-4759-a887-e39f6786ec8c which can be used as unique global reference for D1001 Calendar Auditing in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D1001
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Initial Access']

D1002 Meeting-Free Blocks

Designate specific days or half-days as no-meeting zones for deep work

Internal MISP references

UUID 3db9206f-e128-4977-8200-f59ff26321e8 which can be used as unique global reference for D1002 Meeting-Free Blocks in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D1002
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Initial Access']

D1003 Email Triage System

Implement filters and scheduled checking times instead of constant monitoring

Internal MISP references

UUID afe28ec0-feab-4eff-adf8-6ab6b68ea3ab which can be used as unique global reference for D1003 Email Triage System in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D1003
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Initial Access']

D1004 Priority Classification Training

Establish clear criteria for urgency levels and enforce consistent usage

Internal MISP references

UUID 2c328a30-06fc-4355-9ffd-73f93678a90b which can be used as unique global reference for D1004 Priority Classification Training in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D1004
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Initial Access']

D2001 Single-Tasking Protocol

Work on one task at a time with all other apps and tabs closed

Internal MISP references

UUID 31d8705d-e455-461b-9e2c-6a3f1bb0a739 which can be used as unique global reference for D2001 Single-Tasking Protocol in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D2001
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Execution']

D2002 Task Batching

Group similar tasks together to minimize context switching costs

Internal MISP references

UUID 709782be-7aa1-41ab-8f97-4ad4c1541d2a which can be used as unique global reference for D2002 Task Batching in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D2002
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Execution']

D2003 Pomodoro Technique

Use 25-minute focused work sessions with 5-minute breaks

Internal MISP references

UUID c9f2a0b1-130e-4cca-baf2-35eed2c8388e which can be used as unique global reference for D2003 Pomodoro Technique in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D2003
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Execution']

D2004 Proactive Planning Time

Dedicate first hour of day to planning rather than reacting to demands

Internal MISP references

UUID f3cf1bc2-223c-4b5e-b46a-4befc8e12986 which can be used as unique global reference for D2004 Proactive Planning Time in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D2004
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Execution']

D3001 Digital Sunset

Strict cutoff time for all work devices (e.g., 7 PM) to force psychological detachment

Internal MISP references

UUID 5d44d8e3-c97a-4523-9946-c091e2dce773 which can be used as unique global reference for D3001 Digital Sunset in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D3001
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Persistence']

D3002 Outcome-Based Metrics

Shift focus from "hours online" to "results delivered" to combat theater

Internal MISP references

UUID 4ac10d99-59e1-4af4-bac2-2192c6db02d4 which can be used as unique global reference for D3002 Outcome-Based Metrics in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D3002
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Persistence']

D3003 JOMO Practice

Embrace the "Joy of Missing Out" by intentionally ignoring non-critical threads

Internal MISP references

UUID afffbb10-928e-4452-9d95-3bf921ae9bc8 which can be used as unique global reference for D3003 JOMO Practice in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D3003
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Persistence']

D3004 Availability SLAs

Publish expected response times (e.g., "I reply within 24 hours") to set expectations

Internal MISP references

UUID 0470ca03-8317-4354-9f36-4ea42e342f9e which can be used as unique global reference for D3004 Availability SLAs in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D3004
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Persistence']

D4001 Transition Ceremonies

Create rituals that mark the end of work (closing laptop, changing clothes, walk)

Internal MISP references

UUID d06cb95e-e3f5-410e-afdc-7d4db70dd540 which can be used as unique global reference for D4001 Transition Ceremonies in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D4001
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Defense Evasion']

D4002 MIT (Most Important Things) Method

Identify 1-3 must-do tasks daily and complete them before anything else

Internal MISP references

UUID 9417a368-83df-47b1-8263-85ac13d46f3d which can be used as unique global reference for D4002 MIT (Most Important Things) Method in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D4002
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Defense Evasion']

D4003 80/20 Task Analysis

Regularly identify which 20% of activities produce 80% of results and focus there

Internal MISP references

UUID 66237a3b-2169-4c21-89b6-f3042072c4d2 which can be used as unique global reference for D4003 80/20 Task Analysis in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D4003
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Defense Evasion']

D4004 Team Capacity Building

Invest time upfront in training and empowering others to reduce long-term dependencies

Internal MISP references

UUID a17c8d9d-af6e-4a67-9230-26d55ac30710 which can be used as unique global reference for D4004 Team Capacity Building in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D4004
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Defense Evasion']

D5001 Vision Boarding Sessions

Monthly half-day retreats to reconnect with long-term vision and adjust course

Internal MISP references

UUID d96d4980-cafe-490c-b906-dc0bd254fb10 which can be used as unique global reference for D5001 Vision Boarding Sessions in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D5001
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Impact']

D5002 Pre-Commitment Strategy

Sleep on major decisions and consult trusted advisors before committing

Internal MISP references

UUID 46354c0f-9a53-46b1-a3b6-11dd9ebed98b which can be used as unique global reference for D5002 Pre-Commitment Strategy in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D5002
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Impact']

D5003 Boredom Cultivation

Deliberately schedule unstructured time for mind-wandering and creative breakthroughs

Internal MISP references

UUID 6bbba88c-1557-4116-a9cb-4ad9a338a435 which can be used as unique global reference for D5003 Boredom Cultivation in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D5003
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Impact']

D5004 Connection Rituals

Establish non-negotiable quality time with important people without devices or distractions

Internal MISP references

UUID 0139869a-73ea-4416-b623-80fcde3ee232 which can be used as unique global reference for D5004 Connection Rituals in MISP communities and other software using the MISP galaxy

Associated metadata
Metadata key Value
external_id D5004
kill_chain ['bitns-mitigation:Impact']