@MountainRoche I'm so glad you're posting about this. It's something I've been self-assessing against for a while (as you know). Would LOVE to find a medical professional focused/competent in this area. ❤️
Today my thoughts are of Captain Alix Idrache, a US Army helicopter pilot, who graduated at the top of his West Point class with a degree in physics in 2016.
He's also a Haitian immigrant.
Beware of anyone with great wealth and power who tells you to fear and despise those with no wealth or power.
They are simply trying to distract you from the ways they are using their own wealth and power.
When we lack a sense of control in a stressful situation, we go on a panicked mission to latch on to something that gives us the feeling of control.
Think: Pre-game rituals for performers.
In society, in recent crazy times, conspiracy theories have filled that void for many.
To be rugged is to be tough, determined, and durable.
To be flexible is to be soft and supple, to bend easily without breaking.
Combine them and you get rugged flexibility—the essential quality you need to skillfully navigate change and uncertainty.
My recommendation: don't be special, don't be unique. Redefine your metrics in mundane and broad ways. Choose to measure yourself not as a rising star or an undiscovered genius, but by more mundane identities: a student, a partner, a friend, a creator.
If you prioritize properly, there is no need to multitask. It is a symptom of “task creep”—doing more to feel productive while actually accomplishing less. You should have, at most, two primary goals or tasks per day. Do them separately from start to finish without distraction. Divided attention will result in more frequent interruptions, lapses in concentration, poorer net results, and less gratification.