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Persistent or Pig-Headed When to Carry On and When to Give Up

As I watched a persistent squirrel one afternoon, I marveled at her persistence. Yet, over time, that admiration turned to reflection. How often have I been that squirrel? Working tirelessly toward a goal—overcoming obstacles, innovating new approaches, taking risks, trying again and again until exhaustion sets in—only to find the result hollow, the door locked, or the reward not worth the effort? Which led to this musing – where I explore: When does persistence become pig-headedness? When does grit become futility?

The Art of Saying No

Disrupting the Downward Cycle of Unrelenting Uptime

Constant availability comes at a cost. This piece unpacks the hidden toll of always being “on” — and offers a path to break the cycle, restore balance, and lead with renewed clarity.