There isn’t much of a correlation between how fast you swim and how much energy you put into it. In fact, drowning people burn plenty of calories but they don’t go anywhere. When we’re confronting a new problem, more effort might not be the answer. It could be that we benefit by staying calm and focusing on our technique instead.
Seth Godin’s Daily Blog
REFLECTION:
- Is there something going on that it feels like you are “flailing?”
- Are you exerting lots of effort?
- Could you benefit from staying calm and contemplating a new solution?