When Efficiency Becomes Fragile.

Systems break when there’s no room to bend.

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The Daily Margin
August 31, 2025

Hyper-optimization sounds smart, but it can backfire. Strong systems build in:

  • 🛑 Buffers for peak demand

  • ⏱️ Failsafes for downtime

  • 🔄 Time for learning and adaptation

Today’s margin check:
Where have you streamlined so much that one crack could break the system?

See you tomorrow,
— The Daily Margin