Try as a I might, I am occasionally plagued by these three afflictions.

Not necessarily simultaneously, but they do appear.

And, I suppose, that will always be the case.

The opportunity, however, is not to beat myself about the moments that they happen.

It’s to recognize that they happen and the faster I recognize that they happen, the faster I can integrate the learning into my personal OODA loop.

So, next time, I recognize it even faster and hopefully, drive the 3 afflictions to zero (even if I’ll never get there).

Be aware that they happen.

Admit that they do.

Integrate the learning.

Minimize the underlying actions.

Repeat.