Gravity Problems

When I face thorny issues, so much of my time and energy goes to: “How does this happen?"

I’m learning to shift gears to “Is it in my control?” Difficult lesson to practice. The universe is random & erratic; it’s a fool’s errand to feel like we can exert influence.

I liked this framing from two Stanford professors—Dave Evans and Bill Burnett—in their book Designing Your Life on gravity problems.

“Gravity problems” are obstacles or contrary forces you can’t do anything about. “If it’s not actionable, it’s not a problem; it’s a circumstance.”

Gravity is immutable; we can’t disrupt it, we can only work with. And it takes grace & humility to realize many problems are the same. Remembering the serenity prayer!