"Fix the plane while flying it"
There's a small fire in the cockpit
The co-pilot keeps screaming "Mayday" into the radio, and — you're losing altitude
Never mind the dangling oxygen masks adding to the drama
Or the screaming passengers
As the captain, it's up to you to resolve the situation
...
You're calm in chaotic situations
They never seem to catch you off guard
Almost as if you expect them at every turn
...
You decide to ask everyone to compose themselves
"Will you lot shush already!?", you exclaim over the speaker
"How do you expect me to fix this thing with all that commotion!?"
This startles everyone into silence
Mission accomplished
...
Next, you carefully thumb through the troubleshooting manual because you remember seeing the fix in there somewhere
Had you paid more attention when you read it the first time instead of practicing your speed reading...
This could've been resolved sooner
Lesson learned
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Eventually, you have your Aha! moment, reroute the power to the backup systems, and the bloody warning lights finally stop blinking
The crew erupts in applause
You've saved the day
...
Now is the time for cheer
Now is the time for celebration
Now is NOT the time to tell everyone that the landing gear doors have, in fact, jammed shut, making any attempt at landing slightly — impossible
ETA is 2 hours so there's still time
You'll figure it out
You always do
@Ancient_Mastery I've heard of copywriters rewriting famous copy before but this is interesting.
I can totally imagine the benefits you'll get from this undertaking. All the best!
The mind is plastic
You're not stuck with who you are
When you do something different, the brain creates neural networks to make it easier for the next time
If you challenge negative thoughts, you get better at it
Unstuck yourself
Want to write more? Leave your laptop and writing software open.
Want to eat healthier? Meal-prep once a week.
Want to exercise more? Pack your stuff the day before or try out home-workouts.
For every habit you want to form, make starting it as easy as possible.
@IvyMedia702 While "fairness" is subjective, some things are generally considered unfair -
Someone works hard but is passed over for a promotion due to discrimination
Someone suffers a career-ending disability right after graduating
Did they attract it? Either way, these are life's lemons