How do I...

...learn how to tie a tie?

That question -- how do I -- is one of life's most puzzling. I find myself asking that a lot... the tasks, the lessons, the understanding that comes with actually learning how to do something is very intimidating. Often, my own procrastination is simply about that question.

For some things in life, finding the answer is about pushing and learning. How do I become a better person? How do I learn how to write better? How can I be a better dad and not get frustrated with the kids? How do I figure out how to implement a new client without pissing every one off but also getting it done right the first time.

For other things, it's about impatience. Not wanting to wait long enough to learn the way that I am supposed to learn. I don't always know how to manage that piece. So I just plow ahead forward. It becomes the siren call of my life: How are you? Work is great. Kids are great. The rest just is.

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