We've all read about productivity hacks that claim to have the one key secret to supercharged productivity, but many of these hacks damage team efficiency in the long run by focusing on short-term performance over well-being. The Rock, Pebbles and Sand Analogy explains how prioritizing smaller tasks first can lead to no time left for bigger tasks, while Tony Schwartz and David Allen agree that addressing big rocks first is key to a productive day. However, when working with teams or clients, communication tasks cannot be put off, and avoiding emails can prevent colleagues from accessing important information. A better approach is to prioritize tasks by significance, focusing on big strategic decisions over smaller ones, but also checking off smaller tasks to get productivity momentum going. Putting too much pressure on oneself or the team can lead to burnout, with negative effects including depression and anxiety, sleep problems, absenteeism, higher employee turnover, and stress-related accidents. Instead, teams can focus on making work meaningful, providing regular feedback sessions, supporting professional development, streamlining tasks with project sprints and retrospectives, establishing healthy working guidelines, and supporting employee work-life balance through flexible working and well-being opportunities. By adopting these sustainable approaches, teams can achieve productivity without sacrificing their well-being or burnout.