When we pursue optionality, we avoid bold decisions. Like anything meaningful, venturing into the unknown is an act of faith. It demands responsibility. You‘ll have to take a stand, trust your decision, and ignore the taunts of outside dissent. But a life without conviction is a life controlled by the futile winds of fashion. Or worse, the hollow... See more

Take risks and stay endlessly curious. The few who will thrive are those who look forward and dive deep into the past to create what hasn't been imagined yet. That requires knowing a lot, listening a lot, working with others, and building the resilience to keep going when things get tough.

Veronica Fuerte, Founder and Creative Directress of Hey

Ultimately, preserving optionality means paying attention and looking at life from multiple perspectives. It means building a versatile base of foundational knowledge and allowing for serendipity and unexpected connections. We must seek to expand our comfort zone and circle of competence, and we should take minor risks that have potentially large... See more