Tradeoffs
Focus vs. Optionality
Every open option is a small tax on focus. Every commitment closes doors on purpose. When do you pay which?
Keeping options open feels safe and quietly starves the main thing. Committing feels scary and concentrates your force. This is about when each is right.
This piece will cover:
- The hidden cost of keeping options open
- What commitment buys you
- When to hedge and when to bet
Working draft — an outline for now; the full version is coming.