Imagine you're meeting someone for coffee. She (or he) looks neat, behaves politely, and says all the right things. But after the meeting, you feel uneasy: "Something's off with her."
You might have similar feelings about your health, business, market, or society. Something has changed, but it's unclear what.
Your first reaction might be to dismiss it: "Nonsense, just my imagination!" Don't do that, or you'll throw away gold with the mud.
Everything tangible, understandable, and familiar was once implicit. Moreover, true life always remains that way.
We build our world from discarded snake skins, empty shells, and fallen leaves. Functionally, words, concepts, and traditions are useful bricks. But what they point to has already slipped away.
What we usually call life is like a museum, with photos, fossils, and models behind glass. Every exhibit is neatly labeled. The guard shouts: "Do not touch!"
Sometimes, a messenger of novelty knocks on this kingdom of predictability. We mutter: "Strange..." and feel a mix of emotions — confusion, irritation, excitement, curiosity, anxiety, or fear.
This is how reality reminds us of itself. The best thing to do is pay close attention to the "nonsense."
In the end, there are three possible outcomes:
Your anxiety will fade with a sober assessment of the consequences.
The approaching tsunami won't have a chance to meet you.
You'll learn to skillfully ride the giant wave.
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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