Here’s your short drop of something real.

During a tennis lesson, I was told: “Loosen your grip and go slower — that’s how you have the most control.” And I couldn’t help but laugh.

Because… isn’t that just like life?

In this microdose, a quick reminder: when we hold on too tight — to outcomes, to timing, to control — things often get harder. The irony? Easing up actually gives us more power.

Let this be your Monday nudge: go a little slower. Let it be a little easier. Loosen your grip.

It might just go your way.

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