Rigidity happens when I confuse my method for my core values. When I forget that my favorite technique is made effective by a combination of underlying principles (that rarely shift) and an organizational context (that is constantly shifting).

For every set of principles, there are tens to hundreds of aligned methodologies.

The moment we say to ourselves, “Why isn’t this working?” is the moment we can be certain there’s an unidentified assumption hiding in our decision-making process.