"Maximum Efforts, Minimum Speed" Tee — The Anthem for Exhausted Overachievers

For anyone giving 100% but moving at 1%. This "Maximum Efforts, Minimum Speed" Tee is the hilariously honest tribute to the grind when the results aren't exactly glamorous. Featuring bold, no-nonsense typography or a witty snail/rocket ship graphic, this tee is for the burnt-out student, the creative battling block, the overworked employee, and anyone who feels like they're running a marathon in quicksand. It's not a cry for help; it's a badge of solidarity. A reminder that progress is progress, even when it's infuriatingly slow, and your effort is valid even when it's invisible.

Made from supremely soft cotton with a "I can't deal with anything restrictive right now" relaxed fit, it's the comfort uniform for the gloriously inefficient journey.

Product Details & Features

• Relatable Grind-Humor Graphic: Features the bold, confessional slogan "MAXIMUM EFFORTS, MINIMUM SPEED" in clean, impactful typography. Variations might include a determined snail, a rocket stuck in mud, or a progress bar crawling forward.

• Comfort-First, No-Pressure Fit: Made from 100% premium, breathable cotton for ultimate comfort. Offers a standard, true-to-size relaxed fit that's perfect for long work sessions, study marathons, or giving up and watching TV.

• Modern, Minimalist Vibe: The design is straightforward and graphic, often in monochrome or muted tones. It's more witty coffee shop than loud meme shirt—sophisticated enough to wear in public, honest enough to be deeply understood.

• Built for the Long Haul: Durable fabric and quality printing ensure this tee survives all phases of your projects—the passionate start, the agonizing middle, and the relieved (if slow) finish.

• The Ultimate "I See You" Gift: This tee says, "Your struggle is real, it's hard, and it's also kind of funny." A perfect gift for anyone in the trenches of a long-term goal.

Who This Tee Is For

This tee is for the heroes of:

• Graduate Students & PhD Candidates writing a thesis.

• Artists, Writers & Creatives in the messy middle of a project.

• Startup Founders & Entrepreneurs building something from nothing.

• Anyone with a Side Hustle on top of a day job.

• People recovering from Burnout who are relearning their pace.

• Basically, any adult trying to accomplish anything in the 21st century.

Style & Occasion Guide

Wear your hard-won perspective anywhere:

• Work-From-Home Days: The official shirt for staring at a screen with fierce determination and slow output.

• Study Sessions & Library Grinds: For when you've been reading the same paragraph for an hour.

• Therapy & Support Groups: An honest conversation starter.

• Casual Weekends: A reminder to yourself that it's okay to just be sometimes.

Pairs perfectly with: sweatpants, an oversized cardigan, copious caffeine, a to-do list with nothing checked off, and a sense of humor about the process.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What’s the fit like?
A: It has a standard, relaxed fit—true to size for comfortable, easy wear. For a looser, more "I surrender to the process" vibe, size up. Check our size chart.

Q2: Is the print soft? I need comfort during this difficult time.
A: We hear you. This tee uses a premium, soft-hand print that's smooth and flexible. It's designed to be a tactile comfort during your metaphorical slog.

Q3: Is this a good gift for a friend who's always stressed?
A: It's a PERFECT gift. It shows you acknowledge their struggle without judgment and offers a laugh of recognition. It's validating and humorous.

Q4: How do I care for it?
A: Wash cold, inside out, on gentle. Tumble dry low or hang. We recommend low-energy laundry to match the tee's theme. Preserves the softness and graphic.

Q5: Is this unisex?
A: Exhaustion and inefficient productivity are universal human experiences. Yes, this tee is for every tired soul. The fit is classic unisex.

 Progress is a Pace, Not a Race.

Sometimes the greatest effort yields the smallest visible movement. And that's okay. The "Maximum Efforts, Minimum Speed" Tee is for honoring the grind itself, not just the finish line. It's soft, honest, and a little defiant—a wearable permission slip to move at the pace you can sustain, not the pace the world expects.

Celebrate the effort, not the speed. Add to Cart.

Product features
- 100% Airlume combed & ring-spun cotton; lightweight and breathable
- Side seams and retail fit for lasting shape and a neat silhouette
- Ribbed knit collar and shoulder tape to prevent stretching
- DTF/DTG-printed sleeve and neck details for crisp, vibrant graphics
- Tear-away label, REACH certified, responsibly manufactured

Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean

EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY

Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean