February 11
Overcorrection
If you’re driving straight toward another car and fail to adjust, you’ll crash. But if you turn the steering wheel too far in the other direction, you’ll run off the road.
An essential part of safe driving is to correct your direction whenever necessary, while taking care not to overcorrect. The same dynamic applies to successful living.
Just because you regret going to one extreme does not mean it’s a good idea to go to the opposite extreme. In your fervor to back off from your mistake, don’t react so impulsively that you make an even worse mistake.
Sometimes a drastic change of direction is entirely called for. Once you make that change, however, seek steadiness and sustainability.
It’s tempting to push hard against and away from what has proven to be painful and disappointing. Remind yourself to channel your enthusiasm in ways that are sober, disciplined, and thoughtful.
There will always be times when you realize a big correction is necessary. Just don’t do it so thoughtlessly that you end up making things worse.
— Ralph Marston
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