Should I be harsh/kind with myself? Sometimes. Should I follow/break the rules? Sometimes. In all situations, I must be STRATEGIC. What am I trying to accomplish, why am I trying to accomplish it, and how is my next action going to further that end?
This requires as much self-honesty as I’m capable of mustering, so that my perception feeds me reliable information.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
When I see the word “strategic”, I think of a “what” (as different from tactics, which is a “how.”) Is that how you use the word? Just curious.
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Yes—”what is our plan to achieve our end goal.” To me, tactics are actions in specific circumstances and they should serve strategy.
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I don’t think you need to try to rationalise so much. You do what you do and it is good, enjoy!! 🙂
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I guess my rationalization is informed by my life; once failure and undesirable circumstances arise, I’m faced with a choice: either be satisfied with it and keep doing what I’m doing, or work on moving into a better position. That’s when the strategizing comes in.
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Ok, I understand. But I guess I just want you to continue to dance. Because its a beautiful dance you’re showing.
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No worries; I dance often and goofy! 😀
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After some lessons in life I learn, goal should ultimately lead to happiness. That strategy works with focus, but sometimes leaves our life uptight, caught. We need our moments of spontaneous fun, without which life is drudgery.
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I go for fulfillment. Happiness all the time risks hedonism in my opinion, and the other extreme risks masochism. Fulfillment allows me to be balanced.
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Self honesty is key
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Objectivity is the key to self honesty.
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