Sticking point

Consider the overall size of a bicycle. Now consider its stopping mechanism: brake pads that are a fraction of the overall size.

It’s a two-sided metaphor. In one sense, a little bit of pressure in the right place brings everything to halt. But also, relieving that little bit of pressure allows things to move freely once again.

In our lives, when we know where to push and where to release, we can influence the entire system.