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Ross Young
Security leader and author who developed the 'Busy Is The New Stupid' framework inspired by MITRE ATT&CK to help executives defend their time and prioritize impactful work.
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Jan 12, 2026
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#267 - Busy is the New Stupid (with Ross Young)
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In this insightful discussion, Ross Young, a security leader and author of the 'Busy Is The New Stupid' framework, tackles the paradox of being busy yet unproductive. He outlines how distractions like excess meetings and multitasking undermine effectiveness. Young introduces techniques for defending time, such as calendar audits and task batching, while critiquing the always-on culture that erodes boundaries. He emphasizes prioritizing impactful work and invites the community to contribute to evolving the framework, offering new perspectives on productivity.
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