Courage benefits from judgment. Before acting, ask: Is this reversible? If yes, move fast; if not, step wisely (cf. Bezos’s “Type 1/Type 2” distinction, 2015 letter). Use a “safe-to-try” test: commit to a five-minute start, send a draft rather than a final, or pilot with a small audience. These boundaries protect momentum without inviting unnecessary risk.
By pairing bravery with discernment, you honor the Taoist preference for alignment over struggle. Each day then becomes navigable by a single, well-chosen turn—one that simplifies rather than complicates. Begin with that step beneath your feet; let the map redraw itself accordingly. [...]
