Heard a few of you talking about the power outages in Seattle today. It’s funny how quickly we realize just how much we rely on the grid, isn’t it? One minute we’re scrolling through player stats for the Timberwolves game, the next we’re wondering if the coffee maker will ever come back to life.
It's a small disruption, but it can throw your whole morning off. Maybe you had a presentation you couldn't finish, or you just couldn't find your usual stride. That feeling of things being out of your control, even for a moment, can be a real jolt.
But here’s the thing: disruption can also be an invitation. An invitation to adapt, to find a workaround, or just to sit still for a minute and recalibrate. You don't need a perfect plan when the lights go out. You need a next step. Maybe that's finding a flashlight, or maybe it's just deciding to tackle that paper project instead of staring at a blank screen.
We talk a lot about building momentum here on MiTL, and sometimes that starts with just acknowledging the unexpected. How did you handle your own unexpected moments today? Did you find a creative workaround?