3-2-1: On muddy puddles and leaky ceilings, the secret to productivity, and how to spoil a great relationship

The writer Isabel offers a formula for succeeding in life:

"Figure out what you're good at without trying, then try."

"I split problems into two groups: muddy puddles and leaky ceilings.

Some problems are like muddy puddles. The way to clear a muddy puddle is to leave it alone. The more you mess with it, the muddier it becomes. Many of the problems I dream up when I'm overthinking or worrying or ruminating fall into this category. Is life really falling apart or a... See more