Healthy tension is key for the System to develop in a stable manner.
Let's dive into some diverse examples.
To swiftly navigate through many obstacles, the rider simultaneously presses the clutch, accelerator, and brake. In the stretch between polar forces, the system gains maneuverability and stability.
In jiu-jitsu, it's crucial to limit your opponent's degrees of freedom. He pulls, you resist. He pushes, you push back. Out of two opposing forces emerges a "rigid" system, one you control.
When a board of directors is first formed, many things seem vital. Yet, the paramount goal is improving judgement. How? The board needs someone to challenge the founder-CEO.
As we see, the aim is to always create the right tension in the string, preventing it from slackness or overload.
Mastering this is half science, half art. Primarily because the environment shifts. You must adjust the tension of the bowstring when it rains or the sun blazes.
The fundamental premise is finding value and purpose in system tension. Only then are you willing to pay the price of effort and discomfort.
A Japanese proverb hints: "A carp swimming against the current may become a dragon."
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
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