I loved watching the Olympics this year — more than usual. Part of it was the great stories and incredible performances. But a big part of it was that it was a celebration of human accomplishment.I believe firmly that AI can’t replace the actual good, worthwhile work we do…and the Olympics is a shining example of that. So for this episode, I wanted to share 3 lessons I think every solopreneur should learn from the Olympics.You need your own “taper day”: Why working harder actually makes you worse at running your business.Lasting gratification is better than instant gratification: Using technology and AI to polish your work, not replace your unique human contribution.Friction Management: How to "sweep" your business like a curler—removing obstacles to your goals while adding healthy barriers to distractions.Want to reduce the friction in your business? Take the free tools audit: https://streamlined.fm/toolsShow NotesWhy “Working Harder” Is Making You a Worse SolopreneurBeyond Box-Ticking: How to Build an Olympic-Caliber BusinessWhy Curling, and Your Business, Relies on Friction ManagementHave thoughts? Send feedback to https://streamlinedfeedback.com (00:00) - — Lessons for solopreneurs from the Olympics (01:35) - — Lesson 1: Why elite performers prioritize recovery over 100% effort (02:56) - — Debunking the "hustle culture" myth of being always available (05:57) - — Lesson 2: Going beyond box-ticking and the limits of AI shortcuts (08:19) - — Using technology to automate the boring stuff, not the high-leverage work (09:48) - — Lesson 3: Friction Management (Lessons from Curling) (11:54) - — How to strategically apply and remove friction in your daily workflow (13:49) - — Small adjustments that lead to a smoothly running business (15:59) - — Closing thoughts and where to send your feedback Simplify your tech stack at  https://streamlined.fm/tools ★ Support this podcast ★