Can T Go Over It Can T Go Under It

We've all been there. Stuck. Facing an obstacle. Something in your way.

And let's be honest. Sometimes? Going around it is just...easier.

The Playground Dilemma

Think about playgrounds. Remember those epic climbing frames? The ones that looked amazing but were actually engineered by sadists?

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There's always that one piece. The impossible overhang. The greased pole. The thing you just…can't climb over.

Everyone else is scaling it like tiny, athletic spiders. You're stuck, staring. Contemplating your life choices. And the ground looks mighty appealing.

My unpopular opinion? The ground is appealing. The ground is your friend. Embrace the ground.

The Mud Puddle Conspiracy

Then there's the mud puddle. It’s a classic. A test of character. A chance to splash...or to elegantly avoid.

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Some people love splashing. They see a puddle; they see an opportunity. An embrace of the elements. A chance to ruin perfectly good shoes.

I see a puddle; I see a carefully calculated detour. A chance to stay dry. A moment for introspection about footwear choices.

Look, I appreciate a good splash. In theory. But in practice? I'd rather admire the puddle from afar. While wearing clean socks.

And let's be real, sometimes "going through it" literally means getting stuck.

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The Bureaucracy Barrier

Life is full of metaphorical "can't go over it, can't go under it" moments too. Think bureaucracy. Red tape. That one customer service representative.

You could try to brute force your way through the system. Battle the forms. Argue with the representative. Spend hours on hold.

Or...you could find a loophole. A workaround. A friendly face who knows the system. Go around the problem instead of through it.

I'm not saying be dishonest! Just...resourceful. Think like MacGyver.

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Sometimes, a little lateral thinking is all you need to achieve what you want and circumvent the obstacle.

Embrace the Sidestep

Society often pushes us to be head-on problem solvers. To confront our challenges directly. To "face our fears."

But sometimes, bravery isn't about charging straight ahead. It's about recognizing when a sidestep is the smarter move.

It's about admitting that maybe, just maybe, "going over it" or "going under it" isn't always the best solution. Especially when it involves grease or paperwork.

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So, the next time you find yourself facing an insurmountable obstacle, remember the playground. Remember the puddle. Remember the customer service representative.

Take a deep breath. Assess the situation. And ask yourself: Could I just...go around?

Maybe you could start by asking Niccolo Machiavelli, for some advice. It couldn't hurt right?

And if anyone gives you flak for it, just smile and say, "I'm practicing strategic problem-solving."

They'll be too confused to argue.