Compete against your own wasted capacity.

The gap between what you could do and what you actually do is usually larger than any gap between you and other people. It is also entirely internal, made of avoidance, distraction, and half-effort, which means it is available to close without anyone’s permission.

Estimate honestly what fraction of your capacity went into this week. Then aim to move it slightly, not dramatically. Recovering wasted capacity is cheaper than acquiring new ability.