“A straight line may be the shortest distance between two points, but it is by no means the most interesting.”

Like lottery ticket buyers, the people pursuing optionality postpone their dreams and undertake choices that they think will enable their dreams. 

The shortest distance between two points is reliably a straight line. If your dreams are apparent to you, pursue them. Creating optional...

People often look to external forces to feel validated instead of internal ones. When rejection comes to your dream opportunity, try to remember that your career path is not a straight line. Not every experience will move you forward.

Rejection does not end your goal. Think of reje...