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Lego Lesson That Changed A Mindset
- Leidy Klotz recounts building a Lego bridge with his three-year-old son Ezra where subtraction fixed the problem faster than adding.
- The kid removed a block from the taller column, teaching Klotz to consider subtracting before adding.
Two Options For Changing Things
- Klotz frames change as two options: add to what's there or subtract from it, yet people habitually try only adding first.
- Subtraction is under-considered and often yields better solutions.
Adopt An 'Oxygenated' Schedule
- When retiring or reducing commitments, keep a schedule but shrink it to about a quarter of previous obligations.
- An 'oxygenated' schedule preserves meaningful activities while giving ample free time.