Overhead Tax: The Cost of Having Too Many Projects

Having too many projects on one's plate leads to an overhead tax, which is the administrative work, emails, meetings, and cognitive load generated by each project. This tax consumes time and mental energy, resulting in a state where little progress is made and the individual falls behind. This situation, called the overhead spiral, is detrimental and can hinder productivity. Therefore, it is crucial to limit the number of projects one is working on in order to avoid the negative impact of the overhead tax.

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