You feel like sometimes you can be too clever? Like do things in such a way that you only end up pinning your own foot down to the floor? I do this all the time. I try to alter the reality around me in such a way that I'm always satisfied and happy. And my batting percentage is pretty good. But sometimes you over think or over plan or become overly clever and everything that is supposed to happen. Doesn't.

posted by The Wizard



And you're left holding the short end of the stick?

posted by Tin Man



Exactly. And despite your plan hinging tenuously on five different variables, you still think you can win. But then you never do. It's frustrating.

posted by The Wizard



What can you really do about it though? I mean. If you don't try to be clever. Stuff will never work out.

posted by Tin Man



So I should keep on trying to change things so that I always win?

posted by The Wizard



"You miss every shot that you don't take."

posted by Tin Man



I hear that one alot. It seems like one of those truisms that I just refuse to follow. Even though I know it's right.