It’s a Dumpster Fire to put out
You’re buried. Not just under bugs and requirements, but under layers of confusion, endless email threads, and that creeping sense of “this is never going to ship.” You started with clear intentions—make this project shine, impress the team, hit your milestones. But now? It feels like you’re caught in a digital wildfire, and all you’ve got is a paper cup to put it out. You keep pushing through, hoping it’ll get better, but it doesn’t. And if you’re honest, you’re exhausted, frustrated, and wondering how much longer you can keep pretending this is “fine.”
Stop. Take a breath. You can get things back under control—but not by muscling through. Start by acknowledging the chaos. Contain it. Listen more, assume less, and get clear on what’s really broken (hint: it’s usually not just the code). Then pause—yes, really—and reset your mindset. You’ll never lead a comeback while running on fumes and resentment.
Projects don’t fix themselves. But the people on them can lead differently—strategically, empathically, with clarity. That’s your edge.
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