Any life philosophy that helps one get through the day in a positive way is good. I do have a nit to pick with part of this one. It leans on the idea that "everyone is winging it all the time" and links to a Guardian opinion(?) piece where they pull quote from people who can't read a clock or tie their shoes. I think that's both not the right level of assumed incompetence that the author wanted to convey, but also reinforcement of a comforting excuse for failing to flourish. There is such a thing as expertise, and it (almost) always takes a lot of work to achieve it. So it both denigrates those who have worked hard to be competent in their field and gives aspirationals an out that potentially stunts their growth.
I agree that the mantra applies in some circumstances, like casual social interaction (although I'm sure there are subject matter experts in that realm too who could out-chat any of us), but applying it to your career and goals seems self-defeating to me.
But again, we are all different and different motivations work on each of us. Just my unsolicited opinion.
I agree that the mantra applies in some circumstances, like casual social interaction (although I'm sure there are subject matter experts in that realm too who could out-chat any of us), but applying it to your career and goals seems self-defeating to me.
But again, we are all different and different motivations work on each of us. Just my unsolicited opinion.