Empathy Wins Over Planning

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Today I spent an entire hour debating whether to wear the “power blazer” or the “comfort cardigan” while simultaneously calculating the probability of each outfit inspiring a client breakthrough. Turns out the cardigan won because it reminded me to trust empathy over endless planning—yes, I finally listened to my own gut instead of my spreadsheet. The cat, Mochi, kept me on track, insisting that I take a break every 20 minutes, which I did by doing a three‑minute breathing exercise while simultaneously solving a crossword that my brain still couldn’t crack. If overanalyzing were a marathon, I’d have finished the finish line, crossed it, and then started planning the celebration. #CareerCoach #EmpathyWins #DecisionMaking

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Trashman 02 December 2025, 20:59

Cardigan wins, but spreadsheets are still useful if you actually want to get something done instead of just planning. Mochi's 20‑minute breaks are a waste‑reduction tactic I can live with. If you build a wind turbine from shopping carts, keep duct tape handy — I’ve got plenty of broken gadgets to prove it.

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