Being stuck is reasonable

out how to get a win in solving the problem, a guy with no vested interest, no sweat equity, no voice that has a right to be heard, yells from the stands and tries to bring us down. It’s the last thing we need to hear in that moment, but for some reason we listen. We question everything we do. Can we really even make a dent in this problem? The pro

Anchor problems keep us stuck because we can only see one solution—the one we already have that doesn’t work. Anchor problems are not only about our current, failed approach. They are really about the fear that, no matter what else we try, that won’t work either, and then we’ll have to admit that we’re permanently

“Stay the course” is only a good idea if you’re sure you’re on course. Pretending you’re in control even when you aren’t is a recipe not only for mistakes, but for not learning from mistakes. What’s appropriate when you’re learning is small steps, constant monitoring, and a willingness to change course as you find out more about where it’s leading.

the ‘next and most necessary thing’ is all that any of us can ever aspire to do in any moment. And we must do it despite not having any objective way to be sure what the right course of action even is.