The
marriage between income and expenses is an unhappy one. Incentives matter. I can
see the crude rationale behind a superficial meritocracy where spending more is
a signal of success. A lack of breathing space is a fundamental flaw in this
idea. If you spend everything that comes in, there is no capacity to pause.
There is no space for seasonality. Periods of unlearning. Periods of re-engaging
with the core of what is important to us. Periods of creation. Periods of appreciation.
If we define ourselves by our labour, it becomes all about us. Us and a pay-check
that almost lasts. Normally. Unless there are unexpected bumps. We have no
vested interest in the complex relationship of stakeholders and institutions
that empower wealth creation. We are not owners. We are work takers. There is a
better way. If we all build Capital. Capital is connection to a world that
works. If we all create interconnected breathing space. Inhaling and exhaling
trial and error as we iterate towards a world with more endurance, resilience,
and creativity. Together.
Creating Space for a Solid Foundation
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