"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

What's all this about, why does it matter to you? It's mostly just musing on an observation that seems to have held up since the first time it occurred to me in my youth. If you keep this truth in mind it can shape the way you describe things, learn things, and share that knowledge.

One of your fundamental challenges in life is to establish the appr

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