I’ve endured the pros and cons of rigid structure–planning days down to minutes, and marching to the beat of an unyielding schedule. I used to think this was the best way forward, but then I noticed people who could simultaneously work with an ironclad checklist, and also improvise freely when chaos and opportunity showed up in their lives.
It led me to believe that while I might have to outwardly be strict and regimented, I can inwardly remain open and relaxed. It’s only a matter of time before things veer into the wildly unexpected, and I’d like to be ready to surf that wave of chaos and opportunity.
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