Often, the problem is not the problem, but the ticking clock.
It's tough to brainstorm when the countdown is blaring in your ear: 'Three! Two! One! Game over.'
Your inner world shrinks to the size of a dot. How can a new idea squeeze in there? There's no space left. Not even for you.
But surrendering is foolish. You haven't exhausted all means yet.
Your main task is to carve out a tiny space for yourself.
Imagine in jiu-jitsu your opponent pins you to the ground. What to do? Slip your knee or elbow between your bodies. Now you can brief. Then, use that lever to break free.
Meditation, humor, and therapy work similarly. Negative emotions try to engulf you. Instead, you label them and shift to the observer's position. Voilà! Space emerges between you and them.
Space and time are intimately linked. By expanding space, you gain time to choose your reaction. And with a time buffer, your freedom expands. You can tackle almost anything.
The longer the planning horizon, the easier it is to reach your goal. That's why the best entrepreneurs have a clear vision of their business decades ahead.
Predicting market and societal shifts is impossible. But the more time you have, the easier it is to turn anything to your advantage: bad events, obstacles, or trends.
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
About me:
As a business therapist, I help tech founders quickly solve dilemmas at the intersection of business and personality, and boost company value as a result.
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