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A defining action of the remarkably foolish

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Jim Dalling
May 02, 2021
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A defining action of the remarkably foolish

The remarkably foolish understand the multiplicity of 'enoughness' on a regular basis. They arbitrarily set standards for themselves as they see fit.

This is a major difference between the remarkably foolish and the merely foolish.

The merely foolish are dependant on external factors to help define their sense of 'enoughness'. The merely foolish have enoughness done to them. The Remarkable Fools set their own standard.

For a Remarkable Fool, the project may not have been good enough. The work may not have met spec.

And?

So what. The day is done. No one is dead. Let the tension go. Fight again tomorrow.

One of the thing I see about so many people in this leadership self improvement realm is the time for satisfaction isn't present.

Letting down.

Relaxing.

Doing less.

Unwinding doesn't seem to play a part of this level up / make a ruckus lifestyle.

It's a bit exhausting.

How can we level out on the way to levelling up?

How do we find time to rest?

Where is…

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