A heuristic for picking a path
Feb 4, 2021
Paths that feel exciting usually mean there’s an opportunity to advance something important.
Paths that feel scary usually mean that doing something you haven’t done before is called for which, while intimidating, offers the opportunity to stumble, learn, and ultimately grow.
If the goal is to advance important work and to increase your capacity to contribute, then consider this heuristic: if the path excites you and scares you, it’s probably worth taking.
