The Leverage Letter: The Alignment Audit
How to identify where effort is compensating for bad design
The problem:
You’re disciplined—but tired.
The principle:
Effort increases when alignment decreases.
The Alignment Audit (3 Checks)
1. Energy Check
Where does work feel heavier than it should?
Not hardest—heaviest.
That’s misalignment.
2. Value Check
Where are you consistent but resentful?
Resentment is often misdirected responsibility.
3. Constraint Check
Where are…