Ness Labs · Anne-Laure Le Cunff
articleinsightThe Omnipotence Dilemma
19 February 2026Clarity & Focus
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About Ness LabsWhen being able to do everything prevents you from achieving anything This morning, I sat in front of my laptop and asked myself a simple question: what should I work on today? Looking at my projects in progress, I have three literature reviews I find interesting, an app idea that could be useful for the ... Read More The post The Omnipotence Dilemma appeared first on Ness Labs.
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Apollo layer
What a founder can learn
Founder takeaway
The ability to pursue many worthwhile ideas can become a liability. Replace open-ended choice with a clear constraint: select one meaningful project to advance now and deliberately pause the rest.
Why it matters
Founders have more possible work than available attention. Without explicit prioritization, switching among attractive projects can produce activity without completed outcomes.
Relevant guides
Put it to work
Review your active projects and ask: “If I could make meaningful progress on only one this week, which would matter most—and what will I explicitly pause?”