3 Types of Progress

There are at least
3 types
of progress

Forward movement.
Shift in direction.
and Greater clarity.

The first,
is the most obvious.

The second,
may require,
perhaps ironically,
setbacks,
but pays off in dividends
in the grand scheme of things.

The third,
may introduce,
perhaps ironically,
setbacks
or retreats,
because when it is foggy,
the only way to gain clarity
is to move forward,
even if we know
it is the wrong
direction.

Tyranny of Books

Some books
are written
to argue
right
vs
wrong.

Those who resonate with the argument
loves
the book.

Those who do not
hate it.

The missed opportunity is
integrating both sides
and drawing a more whole picture
so people can choose
depending
on context.

Addictiveness of Power

It’s easy
to judge others
for getting addicted
to power.

And yet,
once someone realizes
that what power gives us
is the potential
to never have to expose
our vulnerabilities,
to never have to feel
such unpleasant
emotions,
as shame
and embarrassment
it’s not too difficult to image
why anyone
would not wish to let go
to not get addicted
hard to blame anyone
for not wanting to lose
that way.

A way
called “power.”

Myth of the Self-Made

“You must have had
so much will power
to finish your book!”
someone asked.

“No.
I finished it,
because I promised
my kickstarter backers.”
I answered.

“You must have had
so much courage
to leave your comfortable job
to go to art school.”
someone asked.

“No.
I went to art school,
because it was the only ray of hope
I was offered
by a stranger.”
I answered.

Everything I’ve done
that seems difficult
was done
because someone supported me
to do it.