Busy Is the New Stupid – And It’s Killing Your Multifamily Business

The most dangerous four-letter word in business?

Busy.

Warren Buffett didn’t call it “the new stupid” as a joke.

He meant it as a caution.

Multifamily leaders are drowning in meetings, emails, and never-ending to-do lists—mistaking motion for momentum.

They call it grinding.

Or hustle. 

But grinding is what happens when gears don’t align.

And hustle is like a hampster on a creaky wheel- running hard and getting nowhere. 

The best leaders don’t chase tasks.

They ruthlessly protect their time.

They say no to distractions, yes to leverage, and spend their energy on high-impact decisions—not inbox zero.

Fire drills in a business don’t build anything but chaos, indecision, and mistrust.

Strategic clarity does.

Want to dominate in multifamily?

Cut the noise.

Cut the clutter.

Focus on what actually moves the needle.

“Being busy feels productive. Being effective is productive.” – Mike Brewer


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