I love systems. Routines work. Optimization feels productive.
But I fell into a trap: if I’m always inside the loop, I can’t see the loop.
I built the system. I execute the system. I never question the system.
Every system needs breakpoints.
I need moments where I step out of execution and ask: “Is this still working? Or am I running on autopilot toward the wrong destination?”
I schedule reflection time weekly. But more importantly, I’m training myself to notice mid-execution when something feels wrong. When that happens, I capture it—quick note, keep moving. Review it later during my breakpoint.
The best systems aren’t perfect from day one. The best systems evolve.
Your breakpoint is where evolution happens. Without it, your “perfect system” becomes a prison you can’t see.