Why The “Correct” Way Isn’t Always The Best Way For You

88 skips.

That’s the current world record for skipping stones.

Kurt “Mountain Man” Steiner holds the record and the YouTube video is worth a watch.

Kurt’s approach defines what physics says as the “correct” way to skip a stone.

He throws at a 30-degree angle down, not flat like many of us were taught.

And he gets 88 skips.

Why does this matter?

You don’t skip stones in a classroom with paper and pen.

You skip stones by skipping stones.

You get better by experimenting and finding what works for you.

Yes, there may be a “correct” way to create whatever it is you hope to create.

It doesn’t mean it’s the optimal way for you.

Following other’s recipes word for word won’t bring you the joy, purpose, meaning, and fulfillment you seek.

The pursuit of mastery, which is to touch the sublime, cultivates joy, purpose, meaning, and fulfillment.

Mastery comes from forging your own path.

Have fun, experiment, review, reflect, and keep moving forward.

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