Every time the pressure and fear of an often arbitrary “deadline” was checked and balanced with exploring and learning a new approach to complete the larger goal— it always ended up in a better, smarter, more efficient and/or creatively fulfilling solution and effort to complete. Reducing the mindset of short-term convenience and comfort/security of routine, which pushes acceptance of personal status quo, is a current focus of mine.

Often the grunt-work task or seemingly necessary work was not needed. Enjoyment of life = optimized.