World Congress 2026 Europe - Virtual Stage • Jul 2, 2026 • Session details

Monster Motel – Debugging the Patterns That Secretly Corrupt Your Work

Sabine Wojcieszak

Perfectionism and busywork aren't features of high performance, they are cognitive bugs secretly corrupting your work. Discover neuroscience-backed strategies to debug your brain and reclaim your productivity.

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