When change feels complex, our brains crave control. Detailed deliverables. Clear deadlines. Guaranteed results. But when our roadmaps collide with reality, even the best-laid plans can quickly fall apart.
The breakdown forces false choices. Should you prioritize speed or accuracy? Innovation or risk management? Your mind gets stuck trying to solve tensions that aren't meant to be resolved, leaving you feeling "not safe enough."
In our brain's rush to feel "safe enough" again, we set goals that are too big, push at them too hard, and expect results too fast—all chasing the belief that we can make change stick.
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