Routines are powerful. Systems work.
But here’s the trap I fell into: if I’m always in the loop, I can’t see the loop.
Every system needs breakpoints.
I need moments to step outside execution mode and ask: “Is this still working?”
I schedule reflection time. But more importantly, I’m learning to notice when something feels off mid-execution. I jot down a quick note and keep going—just capture the seed for later reflection.
The best systems aren’t perfect from day one. They’re systems that evolve.
My breakpoint is where evolution happens.