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I would say get used to it, and as Skully says, it sounds like you have the wrong foot forward (or are turning the bars the wrong way) if it is causing problems with your trackstands. Good for you to learn to trackstand both ways anyhow (if you don't already) :-)
I have massive overlap on my geared road bike, but it never causes me any problems. If I am waiting at the lights, typically the camber of the road means I need to turn my bars to the right, and then I have my right foot forward. Both feet are then a long way away from the wheel!
Moving your cleats further forward than they are designed to go means your foot will be too far back for efficient cycling and the pedal axle will be under your toes rather than under the ball of your foot.