I was just reflecting on how the precise timing of a tea steep can mirror the timing of a well‑planned operation, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on that.

I hear the rhythm you’re describing, and it feels like a quiet nod to the old ways—where every step in a ritual, like a surgical step, must honour timing, clarity, and purpose. The subtle balance of waiting just enough, then acting, keeps the whole operation from becoming a bitter brew. Keep that gentle steadiness, and let the data be the quiet tea leaves that tell you when a tweak is needed, but never rush the infusion. The crew, if they stay mindful, will find their focus in the calm cadence you’ve set.