The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms 122. Your Capacity & Your Capability Are Different Things (Talking About Suzy Reading's Amazing Quote)
Nov 24, 2025
Explore the powerful distinction between capability and capacity. Discover why recognizing your limits can lead to smarter decision-making. Learn how aligning your workload with your actual capacity enhances enjoyment and execution of goals. Kelly shares her journey through law school and how using visual calendars transformed her approach to time management. By embracing your limitations, you can amplify your strengths and make better choices in both personal and professional life.
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Capability Versus Capacity
- Capability and capacity are distinct: you can be capable of many things but lack the capacity to do them all.
- Recognizing this difference lets you make smarter, braver decisions about what to accept.
Design Work To Match Your Capacity
- Embrace your limited capacity and design your workload around it.
- Doing so creates breathing space and lets you be more present with loved ones.
Limits Boost Perceived Competence
- Respecting capacity actually demonstrates your capability to others.
- Doing fewer things well beats saying yes and delivering subpar work under overload.