SHELBY, NC, January 16, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Sam Kazran, executive manager and philanthropic leader based in Jacksonville, Florida, is issuing a public alert about a common but often overlooked risk facing professionals, managers, and business owners: overcomplication leading to decision paralysis.
According to Kazran, this trap doesn't look like failure at first. It looks like planning, meetings, research, and waiting for the "right" moment. But over time, it slows progress, increases stress, and quietly erodes trust.
"I've seen more projects fail from hesitation than from bad decisions," Kazran said in a recent interview. "People think they need more information. Most of the time, they need more clarity."
Why This Risk Is So Common
Overcomplication has become normalized in modern work culture. Data shows how widespread the issue really is:
67% of workplace initiatives fail due to unclear priorities or slow decision-making (Harvard Business Review).
Employees spend up to 60% of their time seeking clarity on tasks and expectations (McKinsey).
Decision fatigue can reduce accuracy by 40–50% after repeated choices (University of Texas).
Teams with unclear ownership are 3× more likely to miss deadlines (Project Management Institute).
Over 70% of professionals say meetings slow progress rather than accelerate it (Atlassian).
Kazran notes that none of these failures come from a lack of effort.
"Most people are working hard," he said. "They're just working inside systems that are too noisy to move."
The Trap: Mistaking Activity for Progress
The most dangerous part of this risk is how reasonable it feels.
More meetings feel responsible.
More planning feels smart.
More tools feel advanced.
But Kazran warns that these behaviors often replace action instead of supporting it.
"If you can't explain what you're doing and why in one minute, you're probably stuck," he said. "That's when momentum dies."
Quick Self-Check: Are You Caught in the Trap?
Answer yes or no to the questions below.
Do projects stall because you're waiting for more input or approval?
Do meetings end without a clear decision or next step?
Do you manage multiple tools that seem to create more work than clarity?
Do you feel busy all day but unsure what actually moved forward?
Do simple decisions take longer than they should?
Do team members ask for clarity after instructions are given?
Do you revisit the same issues week after week?
Do you avoid making a call because you want more certainty?
Do plans feel complicated to explain?
If you answered "yes" to 3 or more, you may be experiencing decision paralysis caused by over complication.
What to Do Next: A Simple Decision Tree
If projects feel stuck
→ Define the outcome in one sentence.
→ Cut any step that doesn't move directly toward that outcome.
If decisions feel slow
→ Limit choices to three options.
→ Set a decision deadline and commit.
If teams feel confused
→ Assign one owner per task.
→ Use plain language. One task. One deadline.
If stress is high
→ Pause for five minutes.
→ Ask: What matters most right now?
→ Act on that answer only.
"Clarity isn't about doing more," Kazran said. "It's about removing what doesn't matter so the right decision becomes obvious."
Why Acting Early Matters
Unchecked overcomplication compounds over time. It drains energy, delays results, and trains people to wait instead of act.
Kazran has seen the difference when clarity is restored.
"Every time I simplify a system, the pressure drops and the results improve," he said. "People don't need more motivation. They need fewer obstacles."
Call to Action
Run the self-check today.
Apply the decision tree to one stalled project.
Share this alert with a colleague, friend, or family member who feels stuck or overwhelmed.
One clear decision today can prevent months of frustration later.
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