The number

If the main goal of your job is a number. If there’s no larger purpose, no higher ambition, no bigger system. If when the goal is hit, the counter resets and you start from scratch. If you can do it all on your own, from anywhere, at anytime. If you not doing it, simply means that someone else will take over trying to reach the number.

Then, how long can it last?

Pointless

The idea that a country can solve its problems by closing its borders is as pointless as the idea that a person can heal their wounds by confining to their own room.

Cold

“Hi, this is me from my company. I understand you are using my competitor.”

“Correct. Now is not a good time, could you drop me an email?”

“Sure. I understand you are using my competitor, would you be interested in evaluating my company at renewal.”

“Sorry, it really is not a good time. Could you send an email?”

“Would you be interested in evaluating my company.”

“I keep saying it’s not a good time. Send me an email.”

I understand there’s a script to follow, some boxes to check, a grumpy supervisor. But if this is the job, then sure, AI will take it.

Solutions

For as counterintuitive as it might sound, sometimes – perhaps often times – you don’t need a solution.

You need to listen to yourself and others.

You need to stay in the situation.

You need to allow time to pass.

You need somebody to be in it with you.

If you can accept this kind of immobility, you’ll find that solutions are just a bridge to the following problem.

All at once

It’s a moment to cherish when you watch something, you witness something, you experience something, and that something gets your mind going.

It can happen with any thing.

Even with a very good movie.

Here are three thoughts inspired by Everything Everywhere All At Once.

  1. Potential – Life is a tapestry of infinite possibilities. Each choice we make (or not make) represents the path we follow. And it means forgoing all other potential paths. It’s both empowering and daunting. But it is only by accepting this truth that we open ourselves up to a newfound sense of freedom. We stop dwelling on missed opportunities and start appreciating the beauty and uniqueness of the path that was given to us.
  2. Release – A central struggle in our lives revolves around the ability to let go. We cling to our thoughts, fears, societal and cultural prejudices, and desires to control our circumstances and others’ circumstances. What if we release these attachments? By freeing ourselves from the weight of unnecessary burdens, we are ready to embrace the unknown. Within us and all around us.
  3. Interdependence – It is easier to navigate the complexities of life when we recognize the importance of relying on others. Seeking help and forming meaningful connections is not a sign of weakness, it is a testament to our strength. Interdependence grants us diverse perspectives, shared experiences, and a network of support that immensely amplifies that path are asked to accept.

The life we are living is just as meaningful as any other life we might envy, aspire to, imagine.

That’s all the potential we need.