Bandwidth (Analog #1)

by Eliot Peper

building something meaningful requires you to let go of the obsession with perfection. It requires empowering others and trusting them to do their part, even if they do it differently than you might have. But trust is a two-way street. Autonomy means you’re held accountable.”

“I’ve always loved the stars,” said Emily. “They’re my outlet. I think it’s because they’re hopelessly beyond my control. They force me to take a step back, steady busy hands, all that. Nothing I can do about it, you know?

But just like any other addiction, convincing yourself that you were smarter than everyone else was ultimately self-destructive.