Chronically Automated - Episode #19 When Your Workflow Looks Broken But Delivers Like a Beast

In this episode of Chronically Automated, Anthony and I dive deep into how nonlinear minds (like mine) are shaping the future of systems, tech, and workflow design, and let me tell you, it's a ride.

This one was personal. We expanded on last week’s episode, where we talked about my habit of spotting patterns and thinking ten steps ahead (even if those ten steps don’t always happen in a straight line). I opened up about how my brain doesn’t operate in a linear way, it time-hops. I jump from today to five years ago to three days from now, and somehow it all ties together when I’m building systems, mapping workflows, or implementing tech. I call it “non-chronological bursts of processing,” and if you’ve ever experienced hyperfocus followed by complete apathy, you’ll get it.

Anthony challenged me in the best way. He asked how I manage to be strategic and systems-driven while operating in such a chaotic creative flow. Spoiler alert: it is chaotic, but it works. We talked about ADHD, parenting neurodiverse kids, and how understanding your brain's operating system changes the game, especially when building a business that doesn’t follow the traditional playbook.

We also got into the difference between order and productivity. Just because something is in order doesn’t mean it’s actually moving the needle. I shared how I attack my daily task list based on ROI, not in the monetary sense, but in terms of what’s going to move me closer to my big three goals. The task list always ends up rearranged, and that’s intentional. Because linear productivity is a myth for most of us. And trying to force your brain into that mold? Wasted energy.

This episode is for the builders who think sideways. The ones who feel like they’re operating in chaos, but are actually ahead of their time. If that’s you, you’re not broken, you’re just not wired like the old system. And maybe that’s exactly what makes you the one who’s going to change it.