Sometimes, we take careful aim. We do research. We make informed decisions. We identify a target, and we do our best to hit it.

Other times, we make quick, hasty choices. An arrow goes flying, and then we spend a lot of energy drawing a bull’s-eye around wherever it’s landed. Crafting a story to justify or rationalize our actions.

The first scenario is rooted in humility, curiosity, and diligence.

The second is about ego, pride, and the illusion of control.

Let’s try to spend more of our time being thoughtful and intentional, and less of our time painting targets around landed arrows.