evanovich

Complexity increases because adding is easy and removing is dangerous.

Whenever there's a problem, we add: a new person, requirement, or process. We never subtract.

Why?

Because everything that already exists has a champion. That clause in the tax code, that step in the process, that feature in the product ... someone fought for it, and they'll fight... See more

Self-loathing is a rampant virus in our contemporary culture — so prevalent as to have become the default setting in most of our minds. Seldom do we even stop to question whether it is normal or healthy to live within a consciousness that is constantly attacking, judging, and insulting itself. But to condemn yourself as unlovable is to swallow a... See more

the dream of control is blocking the reality of being involved, and being a part of, many processes.

Here is an outline for behavior:

Do not get overwhelmed by unfavorable circumstances, rather, be steadfast within and with them.

Try to understand your talents and your shortcomings (apply the former and discourage the latter), all in a spirit of... See more