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LM: #363: Finishing displacement theory

April 13 2026 – 10:00am

Unless you make a change, years will pass and your project still won’t be done.

If you were going to have a baby, or even guests from out of town, you’d change some things. Set up a room, reduce other commitments, etc.

Your life is a glass of water, and all our glasses are full-full, to the brim full. When something new comes into life, something else has to go.

You might feel, Well I’ve had this project in my life so long. With enough time, it will surely be done.

You’ve had this project in your life, but to bring in the finished project, you must make room. You do that the same way you make room for anything else. Set aside time on your schedule, set up a spot for it to live, cancel other plans for a season, and make space to rest and adjust.

Your glass is full-full, and for the finished project to fit-fit, some of that water must overflow.

Aphorism: “Subtracting your dependence on some of the things you take for granted increases your independence.” —Twyla Tharp

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Best,
David

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